Bad Habitat is the hip-hop equivalent of The Three Musketeers, with the swagger of a young Rat Pack, and a style all their own. Forming early in the summer of 2008, Dru Manchu, Flawless, and Damian Grey have since stolen hundreds of shows, amassed a loyal fan base, and built a reputation as “One of the most underrated groups in the Portland hip-hop scene…” (Willamette Week). Intent on making intelligent, yet danceable music, Bad Habitat has developed an aggressive, progressive sound that incorporates real life lyricism mixed with over the top braggadocio and an original flavor of beats.
Although hip-hop at its core, their influences from a variety of genres have resulted in a brand new sound that shatters the traditional genre confines of what constitutes hip-hop, while remaining true to the roots of the art form. From true heads to casual hip hop fans, punk rockers to teeny boppers, Bad Habitat has managed to find firm footing on a previously undiscovered common ground, bridging the gaps between genres that have no rightful place blending together. Yet somehow, they make it work…
With more than three years performing experience behind each of them individually, (over a decade in Damian’s case) Bad Habitat’s combined lyrical prowess is just as impressive as the beats they choose to devour. Each member brings his own unique polished style to the table, be it the consistent punch-lines from Manchu, the quick attacking syllables from Flawless, or the raw emotion and “been there, done that” attitude of Damian Grey. Gaining attention with their high energy live show, they literally burst onto the scene, performing over 115 shows in their first year together. Bad Habitat has conquered almost every notable venue in their region, as well as traveling as far as Sacramento, CA and Seattle, WA, rocking heads along the way.
Regarding former member DJ Cuttah: He is presumed to be dead most likely eaten by Manbearpig or Opera.
Bad Habitat are the self proclaimed 3 Musketeers of NW hiphop, although their membership currently includes 4 members: emcees Dru-Manchu, Flawless, and Damian Grey, along with DJ Cuttah. Damian Grey is better known as Trafek of the long established SE Portland crew Trash Heap, and was the last member to join Bad Habitat. Dru-Manchu and Flawless are former members of the Portland supercrew The Surrealest. Despite being a recent addition to the NW hiphop scene Bad Habitat has already built a strong reputation centering around a high energy live show and the charisma of its members. Bad Habitat is based in Portland, Oregon.
is Cuttah still dj’ing with y’all? i haven’t seen him at any shows lately.
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