Muamin Collective

World B. Free, the former Cavs great and Prince of Midair, never saw a shot he couldn't take, and Cleveland's Muamin Collective has equaled that versatility with their third LP release, which just so happens to be called World B. Free. Muamin Collective started with a concept - rapid fire critical thought over beats. simple? Not actually as easy as it is said, but over the last 8 years what started as a concept, has become praxis.

Muamin Collective started with a concept - rapid fire critical thought over beats. simple? Not actually as easy as it is said, but over the last 8 years what started as a concept, has become praxis. Aaron "aLIVE" snorton, and Josiah "zion" quarles have made a master work, three albums later - WORLD B. FREE is the perfect summer spin, a drive thru nostalgia and future. It is ASTRO BLACK, relevant, smart, brash, and funky. The mix is sublime, thanks to their partner in crime Ereact - who brings us their vision clear and bumping. THE BEATS ARE TERRIFIC, EPIC AND THUMPY! period. aLIVE IS THE TRUTH. and its only the beginning for his science, even though he's been building on it for years. and its the perfect compliment to ZION'S supreme gifts. There is no MC in the 216 seeing this guy on the crafting of a song. he is miles ahead.

Born in Cleveland Ohio the duo are heavily influenced by a diverse range of artists from all regions of the country and beyond. Here's a short list. Gangstarr, Slum Village, Outkast, UGK, Tribe Called Quest, Dela Soul, Fela Kuti, Sun Ra, Souls of Mischief, Goodie Mob, Digable Planets, Boot Camp Click, Curtis Mayfield, Herbie Hancock, Jimi Hendrix, Chuck Berry, Pete Rock and CL Smooth, Black Star, Afrika Bambata, Stevie Wonder, Bill Withers, The Fugees, Pharoah Monche, and of course J-Dilla!

Their live show is all about energy, chemistry, and catalogue. With over 50 songs to pull from, and endless supply of beats to remix and rejuvenate older songs, each show is fresh and unique; connecting to audiences in an organic way that cannot be digitized. After opening for the likes of Pete rock, Kool Keith, Little Brother, Ratatat, J-Live, De La Soul, and headlining many more, the trio are veterans of the stage; giving you all they've got, for all they've got.