No limits and no boundaries differentiate Portable Payback’s distinctive blend of fresh hip-hop, rap beats, and classic musical style.

Portable Payback’s Soup and Marc7, are formerly of the renowned rap group, Jurassic 5. The talented duo teams up once again on their forthcoming full-length album, scheduled for release in the Spring of 2010 which is self-titled, Portable Payback. This new album promises to deliver an exciting, creative and inventive musical concept. It will also feature their new song, Relax, which has already reached number one on the CMJ radio charts.

Portable Payback’s music combines bold bass lines mixed with catchy hooks and clean rhythms. Their diverse musical approach crosses an array of demographics, as they bring together their life experience, rap and hip-hop proficiency with cutting-edge techniques. Recently signed with Executive Music Group (EMG)/Fontana/Universal Music Group, Portable Payback is currently preparing for a major national and world tour for later this year.

Throughout their career, Soup and Marc7 have sold over a million albums in the USA. Inspired by classic rap artists, including Run DMC, Public Enemy, and Ice Cube, the duo’s music also incorporates influences from Otis Redding, Al Green, Prince and Michael Jackson. This combination of unique musical styles has grown into Portable Payback’s unmistakably groundbreaking, diverse sound.

Based in Los Angeles, Marc7 and Soup initially connected in 1993 in the city’s The Good Life Café, a small music venue where they were both performing in local bands. As Marc7 was a member of Unity Committee, and Soup was with Rebels of Rhythm, the two decided to explore new sounds and creative experimentation. Collaboration among the two musical acts resulted in the now-classic song, “Unified Rebelution,” which was the catalyst for forming their new band, Jurassic 5.

Jurassic 5’s successful first album, the independently-released Gold J5 EP led to a signed deal with Interscope Records and launched their career worldwide, attracting attention throughout the United States, and scoring them Gold and Silver status overseas. Their Quality Control album, released in 2002, firmly established the group as a major player in the music industry. The band’s following album, Power in Numbers (2004); and final release, Feedback (2006), allowed the band to sharpen their musical skills and build upon their avid and loyal fan base across the globe.

Growing up in California, Marc7 and Soup were each encouraged by their musical families. They played in bands in high school, and enjoyed jamming with relatives and friends.

Throughout their thriving musical careers, Soup and Marc7 have enjoyed sharing the stage with well-known talents, such as Outkast, Lauryn Hill, Green Day, The Roots, Cee-Lo, Fiona Apple, The Dave Matthews Band, Sum 41, and Janes Addiction. In addition, they were the only Rap group to perform on the “Vote for Change” tour with Bruce Springsteen.

Over the last few years, this musical duo has toured the world multiple times, performing live to enthusiastic crowds at major venues and music festivals, including Coachella, Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, Australia’s Big Day Out, The UK’s Reading and Leads Festival, and Japan’s Summer Sonic – to name a few.

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