Lifted Crew

The Lifted Crew is a New York City based music group that engrosses the listener with its eclectic concoction of Hip-Hop, Soul, Funk, R & B, & Rock. This power-house ensemble consists of hard hitting horns, explosive rhythm section, lyrically gifted MCs, and incredible vocalist’s. This innovative sound is a product of their diverse backgrounds, which allows them to create songs that intelligently bridge the gap between music lovers, hip-hop heads, and the every day listener alike.
The collective was born in NH during the summer of 2000. In 2001 members attended the Berklee college of Music in Boston, and eventually expanded to NYC in 2005. During the past year they have matured and developed their sound to exist harmoniously in the landscape of modern Hip-Hop. The Lifted Crew has opened for Slick Rick, Kid Cudi, Cyril Neville, Just Blaze, Chip Tha Ripper, Brand Nubian, Brother Ali, Trombone Shorty, Vast Air, among others. The horn section is also recently collaborated with Ryan Leslie, India.Arie, and Reflection Eternal: Hi-Tek & Talib Kweli. It is through these experiences and others like it that Lifted has been able to develop their unique sound.
When at The Lifted Crew performance, it is inevitable to become one with the spirit of the music, the energy of the group, and the overall feel-good vibe of their message. Their latest collaboration, Undeniable, is highly anticipated, and promises to deliver everything the fans have loved about Lifted from the start, while also evolving into a sophisticated coming of age piece. Whether you like to dance, or are in need of a good escape, The Lifted Crew sound is one to rock to, be inspired by, and evolve with.
The Lifted Crew has performed at Webster Hall, Le Poisson Rouge, Brooklyn Bowl, Southpaw, Santos Party House, Mercury Lounge, Canal Room, Fontana's, Camarada's, Lucky Dog Tavern, Spike Hill, Hip Hop Summit NYC, The Bitter End, Station 171, Nectar's, The Shaskeen and Fat Baby's in addition to an upcoming performance at the House of Blues in Boston, MA.
"Among the more disturbing things about four hundred pound gorillas are the lengths to which people will go to ignore their presence. The raw jazz jam band vibe of Lifted's debut, Lounge Rap Music – Vol. 1, will inevitably draw comparisons to the first outings of another renowned hip-hop band..."
"...the objective is to provide a musical respite to the redundant thuggery inundating the airwaves. By providing a broad range of sounds ranging from soothing to celebratory to bombastic, Lifted achieves its goal in an impressive fashion. (...) this is quite possibly the most complete hip hop band since The Roots. And what's more, they seem dedicated to exploring the bounds of hip hop jazz. Lounge Rap Music is definitely an auspicious maiden voyage."
~Adam Roussell (okayPlayer.com)