Santa Ana, California — October 26, 2006
As you sit back and listen to Welcome 2 Tha West Coast, you’re overwhelmed with that old-school West Coast feel… classic kicks and snares, melodic keys blended with deep bass chords and the familiar sound of hand claps that have long defined West Coast Funk. In this case, that someone (or some ones rather) is a west coast group called FAM ONE G.A.N.G.
Redefining the West
There’s a difference between being a “gangsta” and simply gang-bangin’ – and the difference lies within the definition. In the land of the red and the blue, bangin’ is a way of life for some – and for the others – it’s a systematic way of controlling a segment of the population. A true gangsta is not bound by man-made boundaries. He’s defined by his actions more so than his appearance and, on all accounts; a gangsta is more concerned with his business than he is with his adversaries. To put it more simply – Gangsta is bangin’ when it grows up.
On Welcome 2 Tha West Coast, you get to experience that grown man gansta. That – true hustlin’ mentality. That – I will work three jobs if I have to – type of grindin’. That -mature gangsta. Fam One delivers that classic West Coast sound – banging beats, rock influenced guitar riffs, thought provoking content, with just the right touch of R&B. Lyrically speaking, the deliveries of each member of the Fam reflects their distinct personalities. While their personalities vary greatly, as in every family, each of them lets you know exactly where they are coming from. Fam One was able to recreate that old school West Coast sound, which will keep their fans coming back for more.
After years of the music industry pumping out cookie cutter acts and music that sounds like the same ole stuff being played over and over again on the air, Fam One has arrived to redefine the West Coast. Their experiences and expertise, collectively and as individual artists, allows this eclectic group to formulate an original sound and a style that is long overdue.
Meet the band
Fam One G.A.N.G. consists of Jook, Bucc West, SeeJai, J. Thorn, Lucky Lou, Kevvy Traxx, Gator Beatz, and Erquhart.
In Welcome 2 Tha West Coast, Fam One wanted to pay tribute to old school West Coast hip-hop, which they did flawlessly. You’d be hard pressed to find many successful independent artists in Southern California, where it’s all about playing the “Hollywood” role for the media.
“We wanted to recreate the era when N.W.A. and Too Short served the streets, without radio airplay and videos,” said Jook, Fam One’s President and CEO. He reveals that the mission was, “To (finally) bring a voice back to Southern Cali., to remind folks when we used to buy CD’s not because the radio or MTV made it popular but because it was real.”
If you’ve been missing some real hip-hop, and long for that true West Coast sound, this is where it’s at. If you haven’t already copped it, check out Fam One’s debut album, Welcome 2 Tha West Coast, at www.cdbaby.com/FAMONE. If you already have been fortunate to get yours, then tell a friend.
In terms of which song on the album is the best… well, you’ll just have to decide that for yourself.
For More Info Contact:
Paul Foster
President and CEO
Phone: (714) 580-2625
Website: www.Fam-One.com
