Time Machine

Time Machine came together in Washington, DC in August of 1999.?DJ Mekalek and Jaysonic were working on Jay's Hot Air CD (released Fall 2000) when Comel stopped by to lay down the final verse of "Block Troopin," which became the first Time Machine song. The chemistry between the crew was undeniable. They produced new tracks including "Reststop Sweetheart" and "A Million and One Things to Do" with studio wiz Stoerok, which were released on a 12-inch from Emerge Music, home of the first two Non-Prophets twelves. The record ranked in the Top 5 on CMJ and other radio charts and outsold the competition in the states while the reaction was nothing short of a craze in Japan.

In late 2001, Time Machine set up shop in Providence, Rhode Island to begin work on its first full-length.? Dissatisfied with label politics, the group formed its own imprint, Glow-in-the-Dark Records, and released their sophomore single "Personal Ads." The DIY ethic paid off and "Personal Ads" went on to outsell the previous single, enjoy a healthy ride on the charts and was picked up by eight distributors worldwide. Exciting on stage as well as in the studio, Time Machine has performed live alongside such fan favorites as The Beatnuts, Common, Das Efx, Edo G., J-Live, Masta Ace and People Under the Stairs.

In late-2003, Time Machine put their winter coats in storage and relocated to Los Angeles. Focused on their efforts as a group, the squad spent the two years prior to the move conceiving and recording their forthcoming full-length debut, Slow Your Roll and its lead single "Night Lights." Both have recently been released on their own Glow-in-the-Dark Records amidst licensing offers from around the globe. Hip Hop legends Special K (of Awesome Two) and Edo G., as well as old-meets-new specialist Edan, all make guest appearances and assist in the album's mission of paying homage to classic Hip Hop while simultaneously breaking new ground. This long player sees the crew telling stories over nostalgic melodies, thick basslines, memorable loops and hard drums. Time Machine breaks away from the pack by bringing quality and creativity back to the music.