The name Bored Stiff may not ring familiar, but their contributions to Bay Area Hip-Hop run deep. Hailing from San Francisco’s famed Filmore and Haight districts, the original nine man crew developed a sound heavily inspired by Jazz, penning street minded lyrics loaded with wisdom far exceeding their age. They built a movement behind the music, giving listeners music to identify with and a message to believe in. Each show was a celebration of Hip-Hop and more specifically independence from the mainstream. After their debut Explainin dropped in 1995 the group released a handful of projects throughout the years, most of which have become collectors items which can fetch a good chunk of change. Perhaps a story not unfamiliar to Rap, negativity permeated as time passed but the same pride and honor they based their music on prevailed.
Over the past two years the group has been putting in serious work, releasing From The Ground Up and The Sad Truth, and most recently a free downloadable EP Now More Than Ever. Down to three members (Equipto, Mint Rock and White Mic) Bored Stiff stands as strong and potent musically as they ever have. Without abandoning their original formula the trio has found strength in their endurance and are determined to carry the torch for those looking for substance. Boasting eight songs Now More Than Ever features Frisco staples Z-Man and Shag Nasty, as well as cats from Opio and L’Roneous. It’s what hot soup is on a cold rainy day, music to nurture and comfort.
Download – Bored Stiff – Now More Than Ever EP | Alt. Link
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oh shnap, this post is a pleasant surprise! C. Bloom holdin’ it down for the Yay!
Bored Stiff has been around for a minute like Living Legends, and I got hip to them through “The Bomb Hip-Hop Compilation”. VERY indy, VERY low budget, lol
It was through TSS I got hip to this one song by Z-Man called “Street Cred”.
I’m lookin’ forward to peepin’ this shit right hurr
Dope EP!!!
It’s cool for these Frisco vets to finally get some shine on TSS.
If you are tired of listening to weak ass clear channel so-called hip hop, this is a breath of fresh air.
12 deep don’t sleep…..Bored Stiff exists
Great album!
The spirit of San Francisco
Sayin though, stream the first song. Equiptos verse at the 3:30 mark, name dropping all the Jazz cats is too dope.
DOOOOPPPPEEEE!
Listening to this group back in the day was the first glimpse into the independent scene and I never looked at hip hop the same again. Great Post. Any got 99th Dimension on mp3?
Equipto is the homie.
His music with Aandre Nickatina KNOCKS!
yeee..this shit knocks front to back..cant wait for the next full group album…also check out the solidarity records mixtape!!
Aye C Bloom,
First off, thanks for the up. I been needing this. I saw these dudes at Club 6 in the City a few weeks ago and they ripped it. Secondly, do you do show bookings for some Bay cats like Z-Man? If so, I think we’ve worked together before. Regardless, good lookin out on the EP and review, BS is one of the most criminally slept on Bay Area groups ever and they deserve the exposure.
PEACE