Amidst the platinum chains and gold grills that surround today’s Hip-Hop, the Bay Area’s own ELEMNOP has been dropping gems of their own made of the finest lyrical precision and awe-inspiring beats. With an emergence of an innovative and unique sound of their own, rappers Buutiki, E-massin, Ceerock, ElementXP, and Geez have been breaking barriers within San Francisco’s local Hip-Hop scene.

Since the days of their youth, the collective five have transitioned from battling in street ciphers and local open mics to battling through the politics of the music industry. With the recent release of their fourth CD titled From the Ground Up (Mixtape Vol. 2), ELEMNOP continues to gain the street credentials that they deserve.

Mention the name ELEMNOP while venturing through San Francisco’s local Hip-Hop scene and you will receive responses of familiarity. Whether it’s rocking ciphers of dozens or concerts of hundreds, ELEMNOP has done it all. Their second mixtape is still creating a buzz on the streets and the group has already returned to the studio in preparation for upcoming projects.

The quality of ELEMNOP’s music catalog is just a testament to such dedication. Aside from the constant criticism for being Filipino M.C.’s, ELEMNOP’s self- sufficiency and constant hustle brought them to build their very own professional studios operated by Ceerock and ElementXP. Yet, more importantly, this hustle has helped them gain the content displayed in their music earning ELEMNOP a great deal of respect among fellow Hip-Hop fans.

As the Bay Area’s love for ELEMNOP grows, they continue to perform and create timeless music. If you’re not up on game then now’s the time to turn yourself on to some authentic homegrown San Francisco Hip-Hop that only ELEMNOP can provide. ELEMNOP is on a rapid pace towards the top, and their doing it “From the Ground Up”.

Written by Jeff Bang

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