Bio: The Knox Family has it's own sound, molded from over 32 years of cumulative performance artist experience. The 3 members came together to create their own destiny in the music world, with reference to the cult film "Natural Born Killers," killing the game with "a heavy gangster element and poignant subject matter." (BJB, Seattle Weekly)
This convergence resulted in a fresh approach with a unique style. This multi-racial, multi-gender collaboration represents the change that is occurring within hip hop, our communities, our country and our world. The Knox Family pulls inspiration from community work, teaching, performing and street hustling. They are resurrecting good music with a "do what ever it takes" attitude, not stopping until progress is made.
The Knox Family has been honored to share stages with artists such as Afrika Bambaataa, Dead Prez, Cannibus, Esham, Cool Nutz and more, since forming in 2008. Their influences include David Banner, Dr. Dre, Timbaland, Missy Elliot, Dilla, E40, Brotha Lynch, Twista, Mos Def, Mia X, The Fugees, Digable Planets and Sa-Ra.
Official "Knox Family EP " Album (Now Available on iTunes and Amazon.com!) About the "Knox Family EP " A strong release showcasing the rise of underground talent coming to the surface in Seattle. 100% West Coast bangers bridge Seattle to it's Bay area and Long Beach influences. Slappin beats, infectious choruses, and the struggle between the street and the system converge into one in the Knox Family EP.
Press/Reviews The Knox Family brands itself as a mix of "street and scholar." While Seattle hip-hop is no stranger to that particular cultural mashup, this trio is not just another group of scholars wearing blue collars. A collaboration among DJ B-Girl, Jerm, and Julie C—all of whom are righteous MCs and DJs on their own—The Knox Family is a hip-hop/activist powerhouse. Combining a heavy gangster element with catchy melodies and poignant subject matter, The Knox Family is the kind of group that inspires audiences to get off their butts and move (both physically and politically). Brian J. Barr
The Knox Family are an Alpha P splinter cell consisting of MCs Jerm and Julie C with DJ B-Girl; their music is in a classic West Coast (specifically Bay Area) street/activist vein.
Larry Mizell, Jr.
Musicians can sometimes be too quick to box themselves into categories. Sometimes that's a record label's doing, other times it's just mental laziness. But if you're not trying to conform to industry standards and are lucky enough to be on a local label that understands you, why not have fun and smash all the boxes you can?
Jonathan Cunningham
