END OF THE WEAK: 3 Kings

End Of the Weak

3 Kings

© 2004 EOW, LLC (801655101025)

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Powerful stories from 3 knowledgeable MCs demonstrate the existence of true artistry in hip-hop

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The K.... The Knowledge that you need to make decisions.

The I... Is for Intellect and Intuition.

The N... Represents the Neo-Navigation that turns a mishap into a happening situation.

The G... A symbol of your final Graduation: Greatness left when Gone along with Gods Graces.

A Heartbeat echos even when it stops pacing. The tunes, the theme song, never leaving rotation. Entitled King.

- "K.I.N.G." from EOW Presents 3Kings

It all started in the summer of 2000. A DJ by the name of Joey Ty set about starting a weekly open mic in NYC's Lower East Side to fill the void of venues for underground and independent MCs to rock. In his mission, Joey reached out to three friends, from two different crews, to host the show: Big Zoo from Solid Ground, and Vice Verses and Prolific Wone from i2i. Having seen them each perform at various venues, he recognized the potential chemistry amongst them on stage. Unfortunately, Joey Ty passed away before he could see his vision materialize. Vice, Zoo and Pro picked up the torch and carried on, and the moment they stepped on that first stage, EOW was born.

As EOW progressed from its humble origins, Zoo, Vice and Pro would be in the studio as much as possible, recording songs with other artists from the open mic. The results of these collaborations were released as two EOW compilation albums, "Special Forces, Vol. 1" (2001) and "Definition " (2003). By 2004, ater EOW opened its own recording studio, the three of them felt the time was right to cut their own album as a group. The result was the winner of the 2004 Independent Music Award for best hip-hop album: "EOW presents: 3 Kings"

Vice Verses - A Boogie Down Bronx native who won't have anyone forget "where this all started." Vices' Verses are mind gripping, sharp witted darts, challenging listeners to do more that just hear the words. Vice conceals double meanings in all his verses, which only enhance his impeccable timing and delivery.

Big Zoo - This veteran Jersey MC has been on the scene for almost ten years, amazing crowd wih his flawless freetyle performances and gargantuan stage presence. His lyrics stress the importance of consciousness and progression within the Hip Hop community. Zoo has had numerous underground releases, and won MTV's DirectFX M.C. Battle 5 weeks in a row.

Prolific Wone - A Lower East Side resident famous for his aggressive delivery, stark lyrical imagery and wild on -stage antics has been holding his own for years. His energy resonates through his voice as he wallks you through verbal pictures comparible to great wild style graffiti pieces. Prolific's street smart lyrics give the "kings" a hard edge appeal, that's garunteed to move the crowds.

Having rocked together every Sunday night for 5 years as hosts of the EOW open mic, the 3 Kings developed an uncomparable stage presence that has earned them an international fan base. They have rocked in cities across the U.S. as well as France. They have opened and performed aside groups such as Mobb Deep, Brand Nubian, BeatNuts, Boot Camp Clik, Immortal Technique, and Jean Grae. They have been the hosts of the RockSteady Anniversary Concert for the past 3 years, as well as the being hosts of the EOW MC Challenge. Throughout the years, besides developing their own music careers, each of the 3 Kings has been heavily involved in the business development of EOW. As equal partners in the company, they share responsibilities such as booking, event planning and marketing for the record label, the flyer company and the recording studio.

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  • I always knew that these dudes were the TRUTH!!!
    author: Joey Thai

    When I first helped get this team together I knew something great was on the horizon. I hope they continue to make progressive Hip-Hop forever!!!

  • the back-pack generation is back...live from the streets! I was missing lyricis
    author: okan

    There was an album named after this idiom-BEATZ RHYMES LIFE... It has it all...I am sure O juice is all these cats need to get loose...true HipHop...

  • great album with energy and insight
    author: sonny

    Songs are hot- worth it's weight in gold..If you don't know these guys sound like something to contend with in the future

  • author: c4 divine

    yo this is c4 from staten island word up this album is what it is man a creative hip hop cd i love it im a buy this shit word the beats are nuts i deal with alot of niggaz in the bronx plus the island so lets do some tracks togethere i live breathe an shit hip hop so hit c4 up im more than willing to bless yall with a joint or 2 peace

  • E.O.W. for ever !!!
    author: Tchack Tchack

    I discover EOW on the DVD "Live from New-York" with Immortal Technique, Tonedeff, Pack FM & Mecca. Since this time I am a big big fan of the underground hip-hop and this album is a pure pearl of the new generation of hip-hop.

  • Finally!!! some real thought provoking nusic!!!
    author: Mic Raw

    This Cd is Incredible.!!! from the intro to the finale!! All Hail THE KINGS!!!!! E-O-DUB!!!!

  • Uneeque and exciting
    author: Jennifer Smith

    Hip hop is back.

  • Kingz
    author: Si Aura aka Killah

    this album is heat, set off by the nice single Born this album has nice potential. The lyricists switch over rhymes with each other with ease not seen since Bone Thugs in Harmony. Overall heat 5/5* . Visit me at www.cdbaby.com/si3 . Peace....Si Aura aka "Killah"

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