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(vocals, raps, production), MDA (vocals, turntables), and emcee Z-Man (a

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associated rapper). Both Marty James and MDA were part of the group Scapegoat Wax. One Block Radius was formed in late 2003. They have toured and done shows with Hiero, Maroon 5, Living Legends, Matisyahu, De La Soul,

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, Pigeon John, Aceyalone and more. And Marty James also featured in the song called Fantasy Girl with

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in 2010. In 2005, One Block Radius released their debut album ''Long Story Short''. It featured a diverse selection of songs ranging from pure pop to straight-up hip-hop. The following year they released a follow-up in the form of a mixtape CD called ''Cut Some Static''. ''Cut Some Static'' was an album-length compilation of previously unreleased tracks, but was not released as a proper album. It was not sold at retail, came packaged with home-computer printed labels, and featured members of the band introducing tracks, to keep the underground mixtape feel. Musically, it also featured a grittier, more rap-oriented sound, and more explicit lyrics.

was featured on the hook of The Federation's 2006 west coast club anthem "I Wear My Stunna Glasses at Night". Since that time he has also become an accomplished writer and producer having worked with

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Sean Kingston,

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, MoZella, Laze & Royal, The Stooie Brothers and more. In 2007, he co-wrote "

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" by Baby Bash ft. Sean Kingston. In May 2008 One Block Radius released the single "You Got Me" on Property Music Group (Marty James own label). James also produced the song. Their major label debut, ''One Block Radius'' spent one week on the '' Billboard''

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chart, at number 86.''One Block Radius'' (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart)
'' Billboard'', October 4, 2008.

Discography

Albums

* ''Long Story Short'' 2005 * ''One Block Radius'' 2008

Mixtapes

* ''Cut Some Static'' (2006, Low Post Records)

Singles

* ''You Got Me'': U.S. Pop 100 peak #53 (2008, Property)

References

Alternative hip hop groups Hip hop groups from California American musical trios {{US-hiphop-band-stub