LUBBOCK, TX. (GhettoPunk Records/ www.ghettopunk.com) - If one were to follow Interstate Highway 27 south to its furthest point, one would find oneself in a mid-sized town on the South Plains of West
Texas called Lubbock, known mainly as the birth place of musician
Buddy Holly. But in this town, a small resistance group of underground rebels have begun a tour of mass destruction, endangering all that is respected as mainstream!
On November 4th, 2004, The Lubbock Playaz Association (LPA) released their new album: "Gentlemen... To Evil!" This album, being their follow-up album to their debut album, 2001's "Mind Graffiti", has perfectly merged the hard-core punk sound with the undeniable beats of gangsta rap.
The vocal sounds of Fatty Fab, Duffy, Mike P, and D-Low Money bring four different rap styles to an anarchist, punk-rock attitude, courtesy of the guitar workings of Master Shun.
From the dirty south anthem "Let it be Known", featuring popular Lubbock artist
Lil' Melv, to the guitar thrashing "Bringin' Noise", "Gentlemen... To Evil!" delivers a consistent melody of chaos and truly memorable hits.
To celebrate the release of "Gentlemen... To Evil!" on November 4th, LPA will have a live performance at Studio 28. Also performing that night will be Lubbock's very own Lil' Melv and Lucky T. The show will begin at 8pm.
To understand the true independent voice of LPA and their distaste of the mainstream, the following is a short, but accurate, history of the group:
2000 - LPA formed and began recording on Fatty's cheap, yet efficient 4 track recorder in D-Low's kitchen and living room. In these two rooms, LPA would cram their talents on various forms of experimental tracks. These early recordings helped shape their current styles and attitudes.
2001 - These experimental tracks were released on LPA's first album "Mind Graffiti" which was released late in 2001. The shock of this first album would be felt throughout the South Plains for years to come
2002 - Fatty, putting all his cards in one deck, went all out on some top of the line digital recording equipment. With this new technology, Fatty Fabulous began contemplating the formation of a recording studio. It was also at this time that LPA began work on their second album, which at that time was untitled.
2003 - Fatty Fabulous released his first solo album, "The World is my Toilet".
With the undeniable success of this album, Fatty opened GhettoPunk Studio. With clientele coming in from all over the South Plains, from Amarillo to the Midland/ Odessa area, even from as far as New Mexico, GhettoPunk was beginning to establish itself as a small, but aggressive, recording studio for West Texas.
2004 - With the duties of running GhettoPunk Studio, a solo career, and as a member of LPA, Fatty Fab has done it again with the completion of LPA's second album "Gentlemen... To Evil!" The album is scheduled for release on Nov. 4th with a live CD release concert at Studio 28 in Lubbock, Texas.
JSG: What kind of technique do you use in the GhettoPunk Studio when you record with an artist?
Fatty Fab: I like for the artist to set their own technique. No two artist record in the same way. As a producer, I have to be able to be patient at times, yet at other times, I have to take charge and push the artist to push themselves.
JSG: How does that technique differ from the technique used on the LPA albums?
F.F: We like to record as we go, and we use the recording process as a part of our writing process. It's very experimental.
JSG: How would you describe this latest album to someone who has never heard of LPA or GhettoPunk before?
F.F: I would say it's a mix of everything good in rap with all the bullshit cut. We get to the point and have everything you would want from a rap group except pop. I don't think pop music lovers are in our demographic. We got crunk dirty south anthems, east coast flavor shit, and strait punk rock. You get more than you bargain for with the LPA.
JSG: What kind of an audience would enjoy the products of GhettoPunk Studio?
F.F: All sorts of folks. I like to open the studio up to all kinds of music from punk, to hip-hop, to rock, or blues and jazz. I don't give a fuck, just as long as they pay me and they're satisfied with my work.
JSG: What makes the albums of LPA so different from all the other hip-hop artist, and their albums, who are trying to make it in this market?
F.F: Hip-hop comes from within. It's artistic, but not in a snobby way. Hip-hop is what you know and have experienced in the world. Hip-hop is your interpretation of everything from politics and social events, to your emotions whether you're depressed or partying. It's relating your view of the world to the rest of the world. Everyone now thinks it's about how much money you've got or how much money you can say you have. Or people who aren't gangsters go out and try to be. I've heard of people trying to get shot so they can be like 50 Cent. That's ridiculous. With GhettoPunk you get the real deal. I ain't trying to be fake. I'm not a gangster so I don't rap like a gangster. I'm a punk rocker and I rap about what I know. Too many people in the rap game try to be something they're not.
JSG: Finally, what made you decide that you wanted to operate your own recording studio in West Texas?
F.F: I was starting to get a considerable amount of recording equipment just as a hobby so I decided to invest some more and get serious about it. I'm extremely satisfied with the results and my choices of gear. I've gotten lucky and gotten good equipment at a good price so I'm able to give a low price for studio time. I also felt compelled to give the city an affordable place to record since they're aren't many around. It helps give the people a better voice. I think it's time the big record companies lost their grip on the market and the self made artists had their turn.
About the members:
Fatty Fabulous: Producer, vocalist, engineer, Big Time Record Executive
D-Low Money: Vocalist; experienced bass player in local bands such as Concurrent Resolution, 12:50, and most recently Falling Jupiter. D-Low has written many bumping beats as well as the thumping bass lines to which LPA gets their grooves from.
Duffy: Vocalist; experienced drummer and lover of Reggae, punk, and hip-hop for as many years as he has fingers and toes. Likes to spend his free time pimpin' with Mike P.
Mike P: Vocalist; experienced thug, hustler, playa, pimp, criminal mastermind, known on the streets as one sly MuthaFucka!!
Master Shun: Guitar player; many years experience in punk-rock groups such as the Fabulous Baker Boys and The Half Humans. He also spends his time experimenting with Bluegrass and Folk sounds with Folk vocalist Jeff Kelly.
Corporations everywhere won't be glad that you did.
Contact: Fatty Fabulous at (806) 535-6779, or at
[email protected] https://www.ghettopunk.com 
