Disflex6

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Disflex6
Also known asDisflex 6, Disflex.6
Origin California, United States
Genres Alternative hip hop
Years active1996-present
Labels Lex Records, Twenty Four Seven Records, Sunset leagues International
MembersJason the Argonaut
Lazerus Jackson
Website disflex6.bandcamp.com

Disflex6 is an American hip hop duo formed in 1996, [1] consisting of Lazerus Jackson and Jason the Argonaut. [2] The group was a notable pioneer in the "multiracial world of the San Francisco underground hip hop scene." [3] The group's unique dark, mellow, avant-garde style of hip-hop garnered international appeal in particular, [4] and they built on that through releases on European-based labels. [5]

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History

Disflex6 was scheduled to release a space-themed, concept album Robot Dreams but the deal with Lex Records fell through and they were left looking for a new home. [5] The duo released Slow Burn on Twenty Four Seven Records in 2007, [6] and The Loopholes Project on Sunset leagues International in 2008. [7]

Members

Discography

Albums

EPs

Singles

Remixes

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