TACOMA HIP-HOP FROM SOMEONE WHO KNOWS IT >>>

For the last couple years Second Family has been putting out high-quality lyrical gangsta s***. The group's music is steeped in Oakland/Madrona/Tac-City street vibes. And they always choose bangers, so they def' don't lack weight in the beat department.

Second Family consists of two MC's, Element and NoQuezt. When the duo dropped Caskets and Funeral Homes in 2009 the whole city was proud. The streets lifted Second Family and the album high on their shoulders. It was clear this group had what it takes.

Back then most listeners believed Element carried the lyrical weight of the group. Well, after Second Family's new mixtape release, Sleep Deprivation, it's clear NoQuezt has stepped up his game!

To read Josh Rizeberg's full article on Second Family click here.