Onyx RCR rider and ￼Oakland California based hip-hop artist lead vocalist for the band OFF THE TOP. YouTube
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Al Velilla (OM Records), Wagon Cooking (OM Records), The Mighty Underdogs (Gift of Gab from Blackalicious, Headnodic & Lateef the Truth Speaker), Raashan Amhad (Crown City Rockers / OM Records), Freddie Joachim (Mellow Orange), BPos, and Do D.A.T. (The Attik).

Opio Lindsey, known by his stage name, Opio (born 1974[1]), is a member of the four-member, Oakland-based underground hip hop group, Souls of Mischief, and the eight-member, underground hip hop collective, Hieroglyphics.

Since the early-1990s, Opio has always done double duty for Hieroglyphics as both an emcee and producer. As a teen, Opio hooked up with local rappers Tajai and A-Plus, whom he met through Casual, another emcee who was Opio's classmate and neighbor. 

Opio has appeared on all four Souls of Mischief albums, both Hieroglyphics studio albums, and released his solo debut, Triangulation Station, in February, 2005 on the Hieroglyphics' own independent label, Hieroglyphics Imperium Recordings.

Opio's second solo album, Vulture's Wisdom, Volume 1, was released on July 15, 2008 on Hieroglyphics Imperium Recordings as well. In 2012 Opio released Vulture's Wisdom, Volume 2. 

In 2014, in addition to performing his solo show, Opio has joined forces with Las Vegas hip hop DJ legend DJ Scientific and Aagee of Compound 7 to create a live hip hop experience called Opio Live.​ With Scientific on the ones and twos and Aagee playing multiple instruments and drum machines Opio's unique style and verses come to life. Opio accentuates his performance by playing multiple drum machines and vocal manipulators while still giving you a real hip hop show. Accompanied by visuals this show is an all-around hip hop experience.

March 3, 2015 Opio will be releasing his newest solo endeavor The Subconscious Mind EP. Produced soley by Free The Robots. This is not something to miss!

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2nd Floor Samurais are the latest phenomenon to hit the SF Bay Area Underground Hip Hop scene and is comprised of veteran MC’s Orukusaki and Kensho Kuma. Both MC’s are seasoned homegrown independent Hip Hop artists whose roots can be traced back to the late nineties, with respective projects, international tours, and a strong local presence.

2FS was officially formed when the highly decorated battle champion Orukusaki joined forces with the bilingual rhyme ninja Kensho Kuma in 2013. The title “2nd Floor Samurais” accurately captures their dedication to ancient warrior discipline which they apply to Hip Hop, their mentalities, and lifestyles.

The 2FS debut album is scheduled to drop in 2016, and this page is dedicated to its official and unofficial tracks.



One of the original founders of the Bay Area Hip-Hop group Forensic Science, and Creator of the 2nd Floor Samurais crew, OrukusaKi continued working with other groups and on music projects after the group disbanded(2007) to pursue other interests. Currently he is performing solo and working with a variety of bands in the San Francisco Bay Area as well as producers and artisits from Japan,  NY, Chicago, LA, South Africa, and Seattle.

A-Plus is a Jamaican/American musician, rapper and producer. He is one of the founding members of the Oakland, California- based underground hip hop group Souls of Mischief, and, with Souls of Mischief, a part of the eight-person, alternative hip hop collective, the Hieroglyphics. Production/writing credits include the songs “93 til Infinity” “Soweto” and “You Never Knew”. And much more. Check out the new album A-Plus and The Architect "FREE DOPE" available everywhere!

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