Speach Impediments

Speach Impediments, also known as S.I., are a hip hop group hailing from Orange County, California. What originally started as a group of friends who had a love for hip hop music, ended up turning into a group of individuals who would represent the S.I. name. They spent some time going to house parties and local functions getting into freestyle sessions and battles as a means of honing their craft, eventually putting pen to paper and creating songs together.

This later resulted in the official formation of what the group is today. The group is composed of rappers Drewid, Syntax Vernac, Freddie J, Deezie, and DJ Zole.

The birth of the actual group came in the form of a sold-out show in the summer of 2003 at The House of Blues in Anaheim, CA. They hit the studio immediately and released 2 albums titled "The Domino Effect" (2004) and "Speach's 11" (2005) with indie (now defunct) record label OC Records. In late 2007 they signed with Japan indie label Swamp Record and released "Time Lapse" which also dropped a 7" vinyl. That year they also released their first (USA) 12" vinyl titled "Got Wax?". The group then went on to release several solo projects over the next few years and then in October 2010, they got together and released "Ahead of the Game". This would be considered to be the official first group album featuring songs from all 4 members which was a handpicked collection of their most coveted group tracks, remixed and mastered. Now with well over 350 shows and performances under their belt, a catalog of over 40 recorded tracks from several releases, and an upcoming, highly anticipated Sophmore LP with 16 brand new tracks in the final mixing phase, it is safe to say that Speach Impediments are ready to be the next big thing in independent hip hop and take it from being known locally to globally.

In a time of chaos and uncertainty, S.I. provides energy and clarity. A true breath of fresh air in these polluted airways; something new. With cool-calm inspirational hooks over soulfull, hand-played piano riffs like those on ?Keep Breathing?, to flavorfull, hard hitting lyrics displayed over raw drums and chopped samples and base lines on ?Who You Playin?? and "The Method", Speach Impediments provide every type of vibe and style that is true and original all to themselves, creating a brand which is represented by the cleverly-crafted, intertwined SI logo which is tatooed on each member (yes they're that serious!). The best part about S.I. is that they don't appeal to just street and hip hop culture purists. They attract fans from all spectrums; young and old, black and white, rich and poor, cool and nerdy, rockers and rappers, mainstream and underground. Their live performance is one not to be missed as it is full of energy, and the chemistry between them all combined on stage is almost magical, giving the viewer a true and authentic hip hop experience.

They have shared the stage with many of their own inspirations such as Talib Kweli, Lyrics Born, Dilated Peoples, Hieroglyphics, Canibus, Swollen Members, KRS-One, Kev Brown, and much more. They also have tracks featuring the likes of Sabac Red (Non Phixion) and 2Mex (Visionaries) on their upcoming album. Speach Impediments are currently unsigned but open to opportunities, and are independently funding, producing, recording, mixing, promoting and distributing their own records and products. S.I. is the next big group with product at a store near you! And if you can't find them on the internet, you're probably spelling the name wrong.. it's Speach with an EA.

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