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Median was raised in Wilmington, NC. Born in Queens NYC the same year as the birth of hip-hop (1979), the music, culture, and overall atmosphere has always had presence and influence in his life. In high school, among other things, Median was known for his witty freestyles and beatboxing. After entering North Carolina State University in 1997, Median met with like-minded emcees and producers. They formed the crew The Justus League in 1999. They gained a local following as well as national and international attention via internet. In 2005 Median released the critically acclaimed EP titled "The Path to Relief." In 2007 he released his debut album "Median's Relief" on Halftooth Records.

Living Proof is a two-man crew, Prem and Tope, currently repping Seattle and Portland respectively. With two full-length releases currently available, "Roots To Branches" (2007) and Tope's "Soul Music" (2010) as well as numerous live appearances under their belt, Living Proof is currently working on a second album entitled "Full Speed" due out 2010 .

Living Proof has worked with and/or shared stages with artists such as: Myka 9, Grouch & Eligh, The Coup, Mistah FAB, Zion I, Souls Of Mischief, Nappy Roots, C-Rayz Walz, One Be Lo, People Under The Stairs, Common Market, Blue Scholars, Shawn Jackson, Blu, CunninLynguists, and more