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Name: The J.U.S. Evolution

About Me: The J.U.S. Evolution Bio: American Dream

His childhood friends in Far Rockaway thought he was strange for listening to Rock music. As a young rapper, his penchant for rhyming over live instrumentals confused A&Rs. P. Diddy confessed he dug his style, but would playfully describe him as a “weird dude.” Others have called him “different,” “odd,” “eccentric,” but never has he been labeled a conformist. After nearly a decade of uncompromising dedication to his craft, Jus (born: Allah Ricks) has finally realized his lifelong dream—The J.U.S Evolution.
The Evolution began in a Brooklyn Group Home, where a teenage rapper picked up the guitar and never put it down…. literally. The self-taught guitarist would later become infamous for sleeping with his instrument on MTV’s “Making the Band.” To eat, sleep and breathe music = The J.U.S. Evolution.
Before Jay-Z rocked out with Linkin Park and before Kanye collaborated with Coldplay’s Chris Martin, the Evolution was well underway. The style has been refined but cannot be defined: A fusion of Rock and Hip Hop? A masterful blend of guitar solos and freestyle? A potent mixture of dynamic instrumentality and street swagger? Perhaps, The J.U.S. Evolution.
Music executives considered the hybrid sound “innovative but risky.” After being dubbed an “Unsigned Hype” by the Source magazine, many advised that the road to success lay not through blazed-trails, but on the beaten path. But packed shows and fervent crowds suggested otherwise. Jus still treasures his early collaborations with industry pioneers such as Paul Rosenberg, Cypress Hill, Q-tip and the Alchemist, who supported and fueled his vision. And while it was a flattering endorsement of the Evolution’s style, Jus was forced to decline Lil Wayne’s request to be his guitar protégé. Jus always knew the dream rested with Lucky, Enzo, Franco and Patrick—The J.U.S. Evolution.

Meet the rest of the J.U.S. Evolution:

Lucky – Hypeman/Vocals
Every great Hip Hop act has a Hypeman. Call it luck that this Bronx native also happens to sing, write, arrange and play percussion. Night after night, Lucky commits to “sweating out [his] perm” on stage. The crowd’s response always makes up for Lucky’s sacrifice.

Enzo - Bass
This Phillipino bassist knows how to rock out. An experienced musician, Enzo has performed all over the United States and abroad.

Franco (aka Frank White) - Drums
With Franco on the drums, you’re getting more than just hard-hitting beats. Franco brings vocals, production, and songwriting to the table.

Patrick Randolph Bell - Guitar
Patrick’s guitar solo’s play tribute to the down south blues rockers of the 60’s and 70’s. He is writing the soundtrack for the first spaceship Cadillac.

These guys come together to form a sum greater than its parts—just like Voltron—with Jus as the head. Based in New York City, the Evolution has toured worldwide. Defying classification, challenging convention, knowing no creative constraints—The J.U.S. Evolution pays homage to the legends of the past, while creating a new sound in the present and is destined to be the voice of the future.

You can be my friend if...: As long as you are a cool person who loves music you can be our friend!!!! All are welcome!! Let's Rock!!!!

Website :: http://www.myspace.com/thejusevolution2

Occupation:: Musicians, Singers, Songwriters, Composers.....etc

Favorite bands:: Led Zepplin, Prince & The Revolution, Jimi Hendrix & The Experience, The Doors, Pink Floyd, The Rolling Stones, The Roots, Black Sabbath, Linkin Park, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Bob Marley & The Wailers, Bad Brains, Queen, Aerosmith, Nirvana, Foo Fighters, The White Stripes, Wolfmother, The Strokes, Gnarles Barkley, Black Flag, Sex Pistols, Misfits, Bad Religion.................. and many more!!

Favorite movies:: Purple Rain, 300, Scarface, The Matrix, The Wiz, Meet Joe Black, Armageddon, Beat Street, The Five Heartbeats, Blade Runner, Drunken Master, 5 Deadly Venoms, Good Fellas, Casino, Green Mile, Raiders Of The Lost Arc, Lord Of The Rings, Spider-man, Fight Club, Ronin, Carlito's Way, Troy, Seven, Sin City, Braveheart, Gladiator, Die Hard, Kill Bill, Finding Nemo, American History X, American Me, Blood Diamonds, Ong Bak, Return Of The Dragon, Meet The Parents, Dodgeball, Rush Hour, One Flew Over The Coo Coo's Nest, Wall Street, The Recruit, Belly,........ etc.

Favorite books:: The Color Purple, Harry Potter, To Kill A Mockingbird, Animal Farm, Black Boy, The Art Of War, The Great Gatsby

Favorite Magazines:: Rollingstone, Vibe, GQ, The Source, Complex, Billboard, Maxim, Time, Essence, Jet, Ebony,

Favorite TV shows:: Chapelle Show, Martin, FBI Files, Sports Center, Most Extreme,
Andrew Zimmerman, CSI Miami, Entourage, American Idol, Americas Next Best Dance Crew, Iron Chef, Hells Kitchen, Cribs, Seinfeld, The Paynes, The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air, The Cosby Show, Any Musical show or Documentary,...... etc

Relationship status:: Chilling.......

Orientation:: Straight

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn/Scorpio

Kids?:: None......... in the future

Smoke/Drink?: yes/yes

Band Question - Genre:: Hip-Hop/Rock/Funk

Band Question -Band Members:: J.U.S. (Lead Vocals/Lead Guitar/Writer/Producer)
Lucky (Lead Vocals/Writer/Percussion)
Enzo (Bass)
Leo (Drums/Vocals)
Patrick (Guitar/Vocals)

Band Question - Sounds like:: Red Hott Chilli Peppers, Linkin Park, Bad Brains, The Roots, Run DMC, ............. The perfect hybrid of Hip-Hop & Rock!!!

Band Question - Musical Influences:: Jimi Hendrix, Led Zepplin, Prince, Bon jovi, Aerosmith, Tupac, Biggie, Bob Marley, Queen, Deep Purple, LL Cool J, Nirvana........ etc

Band Question - Record label:: Self-Distro

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At 7:10pm on October 19, 2009, Christopher Irving said…: Hey bro, don't sweatit, I understand what your going through cuz!! You got my full support from me bro!!

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