Nastee Boi | th

Vocalists Tracey Moore and Mercedes Martinez make up Jazzyfatnastees. In 1993, they were part of a vocal quartet that had landed a deal with Tommy Boy. But by 1995, the deal had fallen through. After drifting for a few years, Moore and Martinez found themselves in Philadelphia, their quartet reduced to a duo by departures. The two had known the guys in the Roots for a few years, having opened shows for them in the past. For their debut album as Jazzyfatnastees, Moore and Martinez signed with Motive Records, the Roots' imprint at MCA. The Once and Future, their self-written...

Moving all over the world from the cities of Germany to the towns of Oklahoma, listening to everything from blues and country to rock and hip-hop, and performing in everything from punk rock bands to underground rap groups, one could say McNastee has just about seen it all, heard it all and done it all. But how does this average white kid, raised a military brat, living in Lawton, Oklahoma of all places, manage to make quite the impression this underground rap musician has? Years and years of hard work, dedication and a passion to create music have made it...