In the world of Hip Hop it is rare to find an artist that truly lives in direct parallel to the music that they release. Many choose to take on a ‘get in where you fit in’ mentality instead of blazing a trail with their own sound, identity, and originality. In the constant rat race of trying to keep up with what is popular they lose sight as to who they really are. But there are others that see beyond the facade and hold true to creating thought provoking and insightful music. Foci (Pronounced – foh-sahy – ˈFŌ-ˌSĪ) is that rare artist and his debut album, The Achievement Gap, is a node to the Golden Era while serving as a testament to life as a former High School educator and his experiences.

Featured on AMC Channels’ new series Low Winter Sun, The World Famous Wake Up Show on Eminem’s Shade 45 Sirius/XM, KCET,  KPFK, and other outlets Foci’s debut has turned heads. After sharing the stage with a laundry list of legendary artists including but not limited to, Rakim, Mos Def, Pharoahe Monch, Jay Electronica, DJ Premier, Raekwon, and Mobb Deep, Pasadena, California native, Foci, clearly understands not only how to rock a stage, as he was the nominee for the 2014 Underground Music Awards Number 1 Contender, but how to create an everlasting impact.

K-Wil