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Free the Optimus

Rank #1 Deep Gap, NC Hip Hop / Freestyle / Jam

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Members: C.Shreve the Professor, Good Shepard, Tha Last Boss, Ill Will, Phil Dangerous, She Carretta, James Millen

Sounds Like: The Roots, Gang Starr, A Tribe Called Quest, OutKast Official, Wu-Tang

Bio: Founded in Virginia, thriving in North Carolina. MCs, producers, musicians, artists, visionaries. Beats and lyrics. Life and times.

Essentially an open platform, Free the Optimus is a collective of dreamers wanting more out of life than what seems to be the norm. A space for expression, a place... See Full Bio

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: Professing Vol. 1 (pre-release EP) http://t.co/iMbif90XqQ #FTO

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“C.Shreve mixes a dope flow with some clever punches and a dash of introspection to give "Hope Y'all Hear It" an extra edge. “The Come Up” is a smooth, bass heavy jam with a boom bap inspired clap drum and somber string and piano samples. C.Shreve brings the bars and the flows.”

— ES1, Poisonous Planet

“From his influences to his hopes and dreams, C.Shreve raps steadily with a gritty voice and menacing flow...”

— Stone, Hip Hop Speakeasy

“Each artist contributes to the collective in more ways than one. From production, to the lyrics over each track, to the videos and graphics, the FTO movement is one to be familar with.”

— 2L's On A Cloud

“Between Mind Ninjas’ Burning Leaf Technique and this collective release (FTOverseas), Free the Optimus released a phenomenal amount of really, great music this year. C.Shreve is a professor in and out of the classroom, and the chemistry between he and Shep Bryan is impossible to ignore. Burning Leaf Technique is a smorgasbord of deep lyricism and soulful beats.”

— Itoru Udoku, Public Garage Sale

“...they have an eclectic mix of your classic Hip-Hop samples with a slight drug essence to them reminding me a little along the lines of Clams Casino accompanied by hard flow reminding me a little of Emay but a growl behind it almost like DMX.”

— Buggs Life Music

“Lead by the tall mutton-chopped beatsmith Shep Bryan and his athletic partner in crime C.Shreve, this video (WoodyHarrelson) is a feel good journey through Asheville NC where the two rap, dunk, smoke, and eat pizza (solid). Overall great video to go with a great song.”

— Michael Hayes, This Era

“There’re still some cats that make the kind of music that remind you why you fell in love with hip hop to begin with.”

— Itoro Udoko, Public Garage Sale

“...an emphasis on lyrical content and dope production. My personal favorite track listed below is What More, but For Breakfast and Life Goes On will definitely appeal to FNT’s lyrical hip hop fans.”

— Mike Ricciardi, Fresh New Tracks

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Thu
Jul 4

Headhunters Club
Austin, TX, US | 10:00pm
Headhunters Club
Austin, TX, US
Thu Jul 04 10:00pm
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Jul 5

Timo's House
Asheville, NC, US | 9:00pm
Timo's House
Asheville, NC, US
Fri Jul 05 9:00pm
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NC Hip Hop STAND UP!!
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Jul 20

Murphy's
Boone, NC, US | 9:00pm
Murphy's
Boone, NC, US
Sat Jul 20 9:00pm
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Total Fans 1,012 +9
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