downset. is a rapcore / hardcore punk group hailing from Los Angeles, California. Band history The band's original moniker was Social Justice. They released their debut album, Unity Is Strength, in 1989 and the EP I Refuse To Lose under this name with a different lineup in 1992. (What would become downset.) They are also known for being one of the first hardcore bands to incorporate hip hop and funk influences into their music. In 1992, Social Justice (1987-92) changed their name to downset., and released their "Our Suffocation" demo in 1993. The album was praised by critics, exploring various social issues in their songs, such as the death of lead singer Rey Oropeza's father by the hands of the LAPD. Later in 1994, downset. signed a deal with Mercury Records, a subsidiary of Polygram Records, and released their self-titled effort in the same year. In 1996, the band released their most commercial

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