The Knux

The Knux are well known for their intense live shows; in 2009, they were invited to perform at almost every major music festival in North America.

True to their often cantankerous relationship, Krispy begs to differ: "Ah man, that's just how Joey likes to say it, but that ain't how it was.

Although they shared the same roof, and the same interest in marching band, where they honed their playing prowess, the two ran in different circles in high school.

Within a year of the two hanging out and writing rhymes, they hooked up with an uncle who was a local producer and started to create songs together.

[3] The Knux began to gain recognition in 2007, when they were the opening act for Chicago-bred rapper Common's Finding Forever Tour.

[8][9][10] On July 12, 2011, The Knux released their second single, titled "Run", which features American recording artist Kid Cudi.

Unlike their previous effort, Eraser included guest appearances from artists such as Natalia Kills, Jack Davey, Blake Miller and Kid Cudi.

Throughout August and September the duo toured in the U.S., and revealed plans to bring the electric live show to Japan, the U.K., and Paris.