While the Los Angeles twins Ras Austin and Taj Austin, Cali, Colombia-born Rio Loz, and Philadelphia's own Eric Jamal are well-known for their viral "Never Freestyle," there was no saying "never" when it came to their grind. True love for hip-hop's history, the desire to compete, and a hunger for greatness brought these four gentlemen together in 2016, and they created with one another for years before even landing on their group moniker, Coast Contra. Now, three years later, they have made it happen together. They're a long way from the cramped Apt. 505, aptly selected as the title of their March 2022 debut album. -
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