dumate has been part of the Madison hip hop scene for last five years, sharing local stages with such hip-hop heavyweights as Rhymefest, The Game, The Mighty Underdogs and DJ Kool Herc. With an innovative live set merging traditional hip hop production techniques with a live rhythm section and two of the city's best MCs, dumate has worked to elevate both the Madison hip hop community as well as raising the bar for live hip hop bands.