SANCTION LANGUAGE

Nas, Wu-Tang Clan, 50 Cent - what do all of these hip-hop artists have in common? They've all had the privilege of having Chicago's own Sanction Language (formerly The Outfitters) share the stage with them over the years. Comprised of Mic Messia and Veza, SL has taken the stage at Chicago's iconic venues including House of Blues, Metro Chicago, Sub-T and of course Funky Buddha Lounge. SL captures a crowd of any size from the moment they step on the stage. “SL” dubs themselves as ”reality-core, hip- hop.” With an arsenal of heavy-hitting producers, SL has worked with DA On Da Track, Tony Baines, LikSizzle, Smerz and DJ Self Born. Mic Messia knew hip-hop was going to be the driving force in his life when he was a kid growing up in the '90s - what he affectionately refers to as the "Hip-Hop Glory Decade." During this time, he contributed to countless cyphers and no matter the outcome he showed respect towards the other artists while earning his own credibility as a talented lyricist. The one rule Mic Messia lives and dies by in the music industry is to "Stay true to yourself. Don't let the business run the art, let the art run the business." All he wants for his listeners and fans to walk away with is knowing that Sanction Language is "Progressive hip-hop in its purest form, put on display by two cool dudes from the South Side of Chicago." Music became more than just a past time for Veza at the young age of 8 years old. It became a passion and he owes it all to the most important woman in his life - his mother. There was never a quiet moment at home. Smooth with just the right amount of cockiness best describes Veza and it comes through in his lyrics. He took a page from the two artists that he admires and finds inspiration from - Reverend Run from the infamous Run DMC and Dres from Black Sheep. Run's cocky demeanor and the way he commanded attention on stage combined with Dres smooth and laid back attitude shine through when Veza's got his hand around the mic. The one single rule Veza will live and die by in the Music-industry is, "That I remain honest with my music. I can only be me and I do that very well. You will never get some character or fake persona. Veza #AllDay."

Chicago, IL