The group consists of 7 members: Benton James - MC, Aaron James - Vocals, Jeremy Denman - Trumpet, Sal Mascali - Trombone, Ryan Kee - Bass, Romondo Jessup - Drums, Darion Alexander - Bass.
They are notable for their use of live instruments,[1] particularly their horn section[2] They have described their sound as "post bling neo funk hip hop for ya soul.
Upon their inception as a group, they began playing at local venues around Greensboro and Chapel Hill.
In 2006, they won the Southeast Disc Makers Independent Music World Series and "took home their share of $250,000 in prizes, including recording gear, instruments, CD manufacturing services, and more.
"[4] Urban Sophisticates (2002) The Coward's Anthem (2005) Live from the Pour House (2007) Classic Material (2009)