is a San Francisco based music group featuring musicians and rappers who choose to break through the barriers of traditional Hip-Hop. achieve this through influences of many styles including Bossa Nova, Jazz, Blues, Latin and Funk. They perform live to tracks created through collaborations with well known Hip-Hop producers (Kanye West producer, !llmind/TeamBackPack producer Kato etc) as well as wi
th a live band featuring Bay Area local professional musicians (members of MC Hammer Band etc). Above Ave., though young, carry themselves as experienced performers taking their song writing, content and musicianship very seriously. They have already accomplished much, including a 1st place win in BETs Northern California 106 & Park “UGMX” competition. has something for the Hip-Hop enthusiast and anyone who appreciates real music. Their first professional studio LP 'CULTURE REBOOT' is on the way and they plan to get their message of change out through their music and known across the world.