Gettin It All by The Island Boyz - T-rez And Ra Cleazy

Triple Dose met Genius Productions producers Marc 'DA MRK' Wiggins* and Eric 'Likwit' Brown in 1991, which resulted in subsequent production work with the group. In 1998 T-Rez and Ra, with help from Genius Productions (Wiggins & Brown), went on to form the group, Freddie n' J'Sin. Together Wiggins, Brown, and Freddie n' J'Sin became the major components in forming HATKA ENTERTAINMENT MUSIC and Freddie & J'Sin released their debut EP, Resident Evil.

As the new millennium approached, a new attitude and focus emerged and Freddie n' J'Sin became The Island Boyz - T-Rez and Ra Cleazy. Recording began on their first full-length project, 2001's Operation Pirate Country. An emotional and heartfelt response to true, tragic, and unfortunate events within their community, OPC brought forth the southern hip-hop and soul influences instilled within T-Rez and Ra via their admiration of southern rap architects Scarface, The Geto Boys, Outkast, Goodie Mob and their love of legendary soul stylist such as Al Green. The group's soulful southern hip-hop, base laden sound attracted, enthused, and inspired many and quickly developed a cult following within the NE Florida area, garnering favorable reviews in The Fernandina Beach Newsleader and TALK Magazine. Fans began clamoring for more from the upstart duo and T-Rez and Ra would not disappoint.

On July 23, 2002, The Island Boyz will return with their third album entitled, GETTIN IT ALL. This time around, The Island Boyz transcend their previous recording, OPERATION PIRATE COUNTRY, by showcasing their versatility and ability to reach all audiences. Although rooted in traditional Floridian hip-hop, which most audiences relate to as 'bass' music, The Island Boyz' sound embraces and exudes influences from all aspects of the rap industry today. Be it the southern, soul flavor brought forth by groups such as Outkast, Goodie Mob, Ludacris or the west coast bounce made famous worldwide by Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, and the G Funk era,

T-Rez and Ra display these influences and more within their music. Thus, placing themselves a cut above most groups currently originating from the sunny state of Florida. GETTIN IT ALL singles such as the west coast induced 'Morning After', r&b/hip-hop laced 'Got To Give', and southern testimonial of 'Just A Man' display these attributes fully. As smooth and tasty as southern grits and catfish, GETTIN IT ALL, once again takes Floridian based hip-hop to another level, providing feel good southern hospitality with a defined message. With help from label mates SOUL FLO and C-LO DA HUSTLA aka MR. 456, and the placement of the single 'Just A Man' on the forthcoming ATW & Associates House of Flavor compilation, T-Rez and Ra once again invite you to 'ride and vibe'.

*Marc 'Da MRK' Wiggins has worked with such notable artist as L.L. Cool (THE G.OA.T. LP), Kobe Bryant, John Otto & Fred Durst of Limp Bizkit, Eric 'Vietnam' Sadler (Public Enemy), and Vada Nobles, producer for Lauryn Hill's debut, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill and Faith Evan's Faithfully.

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