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857 is a Long Island, NY based, racially diverse, multi-talented act that promotes "innovative hip-hop" for fans of "real hip-hop". You know, the hip-hop fans who can't stand the usual garbage you hear on the radio or see on TV. The group's sound is about as diverse as their racial background, ranging from party anthems, self awareness, roleplaying, storytelling, personal reflection, etc. Yep, there's something for everyone and when they feel like it, they're even versatile enough to blend their music with rock, reggae, R&B, pop, spoken word and techno influences. Many of those ideas are featured on the site,...