the primeridian

the primeridian, a hip hop based group, consisting of Jaime Roundtree (tree tha scarecrow), Simeon Viltz (See-Me-On) and Darshon Gibbs (Race) hail from the eclectic, historical music scene of Chicago. With musical influences from blues and R&B, to house and acid jazz, the primeridian fuses these influences into a soulful, jazzy, acid-funk sound independent of musical genres and classifications pushing hip hop to new levels of exposure, experimentation and expression. With thought-provokin...

the primeridian, a hip hop based group, consisting of Jaime Roundtree (tree tha scarecrow), Simeon Viltz (See-Me-On) and Darshon Gibbs (Race) hail from the eclectic, historical music scene of Chicago. With musical influences from blues and R&B, to house and acid jazz, the primeridian fuses these influences into a soulful, jazzy, acid-funk sound independent of musical genres and classifications pushing hip hop to new levels of exposure, experimentation and expression. With thought-provoking lyrics, a touch of humor, skilled production/musicianship and years of explosive live performances, the primeridian takes a stage by storm with energy, emotion, and experience moving crowds of diverse audiences, various musical preferences and tastes. From "b-boys on the street" to "grown men with responsibility", they address harsh, contemporary themes with positive inspiration for the youth raw with refined experience. Disciplined, educated artists who work have studied and performed with numerous artists of various genres including the legendary Run-DMC, Redman, Talib Kweli, Erykah Badu, Common, Fareed Haque, Frank Orral, Bobby Irving, Kahil El Zabar, Ari Brown, Dizine, Tamara Shaw and many others. "I'll Meet You in Greenwich" is a compilation of works from 1995 to 2001. The 2005 release of "Da All Nighta" takes listeners on a soul-filled "mental ride" and is filled with conscious lyrical content that is honest and genuine, inspiring critical thought, while touching on topics from politics, to relationships, to the present state of hip hop. With the 2008 release of "Da Mornin' Afta", primeridian stays true to the soulful and smoothness of their sound, but introduces an edgier side with vocal variety and enhanced creativity.