Disflex6

Disflex6 is an American hip hop duo formed in 1996,[1] consisting of Lazerus Jackson and Jason the Argonaut.[2] The group was a notable pioneer in the "multiracial world of the San Francisco underground hip hop scene."[3] The group's unique dark, mellow, avant-garde style of hip-hop garnered international appeal in particular,[4] and they built on that through releases on European-based labels.[5]

Disflex6
Also known asDisflex 6, Disflex.6
OriginCalifornia, United States
GenresAlternative hip hop
Years active1996-present
LabelsLex Records, Twenty Four Seven Records, Sunset leagues International
Associated actsElon.is, Ehnertia, Mercury, DJ Capsize
Websitedisflex6.bandcamp.com
MembersJason the Argonaut
Lazerus Jackson

History

Disflex6 was scheduled to release a space-themed, concept album Robot Dreams but the deal with Lex Records fell through and they were left looking for a new home.[5] The duo released Slow Burn on Twenty Four Seven Records in 2007,[6] and The Loopholes Project on Sunset leagues International in 2008.[7]

Members
  • Jason the Argonaut - rapper/producer
  • Lazerus Jackson - rapper
  • Elon is - producer/engineer

Discography

Albums
  • 1984 (1996)
  • Roadside Attractions (1998)
  • Where the Sidewalk Ends (2000)
  • Robot Dreams (2005)
  • Slow Burn (2007)
  • The Loophole Project (2008)
  • Odyssey (2013)

EPs
  • The Guts EP (2000)

Singles
  • "Natural Selection" (2000)
  • "Hot Season" (2001)
  • "The Cliffs" (2001)
  • "Trunk" (2003)
  • "Dream Sequence" b/w "Bomb the Factory" (2005)
  • "Winnie Cooper" (2013)

Remixes
  • Collosus - "You a Grown Man Now (Disflex 6 Remix)" from From the Lab (2006)
  • Extra Kool - "I Fly" (Elon & Argonaut Remix) (2012)
  • GrandKillaCon - "Driftin Drifter" (Argonaut Remix) (2013)

References
  1. Dantana (February 4, 2008). "Disflex6". Okayplayer.
  2. Dantana (June 15, 2007). "Disflex6". Okayplayer.
  3. Harrison, Anthony Kwame (2009). Hip Hop Underground: The Integrity and Ethics of Racial Identification. Temple University Press. pp. 125, 164.
  4. Kreme (June 2003). "Portrait : Disflex 6" (in French). Hip Hop Core.
  5. Lukas (October 5, 2007). "Disflex.6: "Play some fucking hip hop."". Cream.
  6. Chandler, Justin (June 12, 2007). "Disflex6 - Slow Burn - Twenty Four Seven Records". Rap Reviews.
  7. Nervous (January 22, 2008). "Disflex6 - The Loop Hole Project - Sunset Leagues International". Rap Reviews.
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