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Ugly Duckling

Ugly Duckling at the Zodiac

Formed in Long Beach, California around 1993, lyricists Andy, Dizzy and D.J Young Einstein have been busy putting out classic hip-hop records and touring the world, earning much acclaim and respect within Hip-Hop culture.

They are notorious for their live shows in which they perform various antics on stage, interacting with and hyping up the crowd, affording them their reputation as brilliant live performers.

Their website describes new album Bang for the Buck as, "12 relentless tracks with slamming breaks, funky bass lines, huge horn sections and tight, aggressive rapping." Nine months in the making, it's certainly an album that translates much of their on-stage performance and enthusiasm to record.

Commingling past and present hip-hop eras like few others before them, L.A crew Giant Panda ooze exuberance at every turn.

And they're joined by GTA, the local talented hip-hop duo, whose terrific 'Love is Here' release is currently out on Blunted Records.