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Zachary Lewis Beck (born June 2, 1991), better known by his stage name “Futuristic”, is an American rapper. He was born in Bloomington, Illinois, although he moved to Tempe, Arizona at a very young age, he currently resides in Los Angeles, California. .

Phuturistix, otherwise known as Zed Bias and Injekta, head up the Phuture Lounge operation as label bosses and executive producers at the PL Studio. Betwee running the studio and playing a part in many of the label’s releases, somehow they still find time to maintain their reputation as the most prolific music makers around. The duo are famed for their tight beat-mastery and tough, funky, but soulful and atmospheric style. Countless aliases include Phuturistix (Locked On, Hospital Records, Inspirit Music), Maddslinky (on Sirkus Records), Daluq (with Italy’s DJ Rocca) and The Henchmen (with MC Juiceman and Simba). Zed Bias, a...

The Futuristic Sex Robotz are a self-described ‘Gangster Nerd Rap’ group, but their music can be classified in the larger genre of nerd rap or Nerdcore. The group comes from the Puget Sound region of Washington, where many of the members attended high school together. The concept was first conceived of in 2004 by members Coaxke and PC Speaker, while under the influence of Keystone Ice. Their first single, “Welcome to the Internet” was released to critical acclaim shortly after. A number of other singles followed, including one centered around the video game Halo 2, which included a video that...

WAGDUG FUTURISTIC UNITY is a side-project from Hiroshi Kyono (of The Mad Capsule Markets). He released a single in 2007 (september) and a mini-cd just month later on October 24th, which features guest appearances from artists/bands like DJ Starscream (of Slipknot), Shitdisco, Motor, Cycheouts G and Ultra Brain. WAGDUG FUTURISTIC UNITY released its first full length album "HAKAI" on July 23rd of 2008 featuring guests such as Chino Moreno (of Deftones fame), DJ Starscream, Ryo Kawakita (from マキシマム ザ ホルモン), numanoid & funkygong (from Joujouka), amongst many others. .

An imaginative project and multimedia vision, Futurist is an experimental/folk-rock band that blends nuanced, earnest song writing with an intense rhythmic drive and sonic palette. Using midi/analog effects, looping, and unparalleled amounts of energy, Futurist produces a wall of sound that uplifts and inspired within an interactive environment. The vision of Futurist is commonly about collaboration, combining the use of costumes, stage decoration, projections and lighting, and audience interaction into their live shows. .