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Abstract Rude
Aaron "Abstract Rude" Pointer is a West Coast veteran of independent and underground hip hop. He like many other rap artists in the Los Angeles scene got his start at the Goodlife Cafe, and starred in the Ava Duvernay directed docu-film, THIS IS THE LIFE. Abstract Rude (along with tour mate, UK legend DJ Vadim) also has a current song "Soundcatchers" used in Duvernay's "Colin In Black & White" Netflix series. Recently, he was featured in and received Creative Consultant credit in the documentary series HIP HOP EVOLUTION (season 3 episode 3) now streaming on Netflix.

Rude's distinct voice and vast catalog has kept him working in the music business since the mid 90s. He has released groundbreaking albums such as Project Blowed, South Central Thynk Taynk, Mood Pieces, Who Framed The A-Team?, P.a.i.n.t, Haiku De Tat & Coup De Theatre. As frontman of his original group Abstract Tribe Unique (ATU: w/Zulu Butterfly, Ebony Prince, Irie Lion King, DJ Fat Jack & DJ Drez), collaborator with Freestyle Fellowship members Aceyalone & Myka 9, and as a consistently touring solo artist, Abstract Rude has endeared himself to fans worldwide.

AWARDS
2002: Dance Music Award for Best Hip Hop album for Set It Off by Resin Dogs ft. Abstract Rude
2006: Billboard Music Award participant for Best Compilation for Look At All The Love We Found: A Tribute To Sublimesong "Waiting for My Ruca ft. Abstract Rude, Awol One, Josh Fischel & Transducer"
2017: Project Blowed Community Toy Drive Award
2019: Queensland Music Award for Best Rap Hip-Hop song for "Pack Your Bags by Resin Dogs ft. Abstract Rude"
2021: Founder & Chairman of the Ben Caldwell Award Presented For Sustained Excellence In Black Arts That Inspires Your Community notarized by The City Of L.A.

Def-i
Navajo Nation (Diné) artist Def-i continues to carve out an original niche from introspective and poetic Hip-Hop. Hailing from Albuquerque, NM and emerging from the underground indy rap circuit, Def-i's eclectic repertoire has provided him with much success and opportunity; MC, Producer, Artist-Educator - Def-i has been featured on Sway in the Morning, NPR, BBC, Shade 45, Van's Warped Tour, PBS, RT America, HipHopDX, and more. His performance styles range wide from Hip-Hop and spoken word to contemporary native-american acoustic.

Rounding out this diverse musical powerhouse, Def-i is an experienced youth workshop provider, active community member, and has served as a U.S. Cultural Ambassador. For the past decade he has worked with educational entities from all levels, teaching creative writing, song recording, the art of beat making and the fundamentals of Hip-Hop culture. 80HD is a self proclaimed "Super Spaz" who moved around a lot