*Marginal Prophets - Biography*

B I O G R A P H Y

“Hip-Hop Music with a Punk Rock Aesthetic”

- Hard Knock Radio

The Marginal Prophets are a 5-piece Hip-Hop/Garage band from San Francisco that cleverly combine odd samples, funk/rock riffs, and decidedly non-traditional b-boy lyrics into a smart-alecky punk/rap mix that appeals to anyone who came of age back in the day when college radio actually mattered.

The group, comprised of vocalists Keith Knight (the Black one) and the Noble Def G (the Jewish one), bass player Adam Lodge, drummer Adam Lipsky, and guitarist Jeff Ranney, has taken their show up and down the West Coast, garnering opening slots for Spearhead, Black Eyed Peas, Fishbone, G Love & Special Sauce, Insolence, and De La Soul.

Keith Knight is a nationally syndicated cartoonist and the creator of two weekly comic strips, the K Chronicles and (th)ink. His work has appeared in various publications including ESPN the magazine, Salon.com, the L.A. Weekly, MAD Magazine, the Funny Times, and Boston’s Weekly Dig. His sixth book, The Beginner's Guide to Community-Based Art, has recently been released.

The eMPee’s self-released debut CD, “Twist the Nob”, was selected one of 1997’s 10 best albums by the San Jose Metro, and one of the Top 100 Indie Releases of the year by PULSE! Magazine. Their second studio full-length, ‘Bohemian Rap CD”, recently won a 2004 California Music Award for Outstanding Rap Album. The disc can be purchased online through CDBaby and www.kchronicles.com. The band is not signed.

For booking and info, contact Keith knight at keef@kchronicles.com

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