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Gangstagrass, Justified, and Remapping My Musical Genome". Newsome.Org. 20 June 2010 . Retrieved 2010-12-05. Hood, Abby Lee, " How History Books Erased the Marginalized Voices That Built Bluegrass", VICE, May 19, 2020 a b "EMMY NOMINATION FOR GANGSTAGRASS | Skope Entertainment Inc". Skopemag.com. 2010-07-08 . Retrieved 2010-12-05. The pronunciation with a short "a" sound (which is sometimes referred to as the "traditional" pronunciation) comes from the Scottish and Irish settlers who first arrived in Appalachia in the 18th century. These immigrants brought with them a distinctive accent that emphasized the short "a" sound. Over time, this accent became more diluted as other groups, such as the English and Germans, also settled in Appalachia.

Gangstagrass has toured internationally, blowing minds on main stages from SXSW to Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival, with a live act taking full advantage of the improvisational aspects of both hip-hop and bluegrass. With MCs R-SON and Dolio the Sleuth trading verses, Dan Whitener on banjo, Brian Farrow on fiddle, Rench on guitar and beats, and frequent three-part harmonies, the Gangstagrass stage show has garnered a reputation among fans for its dynamism and spontaneity. Through touring across the United States and abroad, Gangstagrass uses live performances to organically develop new material to further explode the boundaries between genres generally thought to be incompatible. GANGSTAGRASS Opens Up About Their Soon-to-Be Released Album, No Time For Enemies, Their Timely Single 'Freedom' and Creating The Emmy-Nominated Theme Song for FX's Justified! | All Access Music". 2020-07-08 . Retrieved 2022-01-30. One of the interesting things about Appalachia is that it is a place with many different pronunciations. Despite the differences in pronunciation, people from Appalachia share many common cultural traditions and values. For example, music has always been an important part of the Appalachian culture, and there are many famous musicians who hail from the region, such as Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn, and Alison Krauss. Seidman, Robert. " 'Justified' Scores Second-Highest Series Premiere Ever for FX". Tvbythenumbers.com. Archived from the original on 2010-03-23 . Retrieved 2010-12-05.Taylor, Katherine Yeske, " Gangstagrass Explains The Message Behind "Freedom," Premieres Video", American Songwriter, June 2020 This debate over pronunciation has been going on for decades, and it shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. So which pronunciation is correct? The truth is that both pronunciations are technically correct, but they have different linguistic origins. The long "a" pronunciation, on the other hand, is a more recent development. It is thought to have originated from a misunderstanding of the traditional pronunciation by people outside Appalachia. In the early 20th century, as more people became interested in the culture and history of Appalachia, they began pronouncing the word with a long "a" sound. This pronunciation was popularized by writers and scholars who studied the region, and it eventually became more mainstream. Values and Culture

On Sept 12, 2019, Gangstagrass performed at The Station Inn, the first time ever that hip-hop MCs performed at the legendary Nashville bluegrass venue. In a preview of that performance, Rolling Stone called Gangstagrass "a fresh, much-needed take on traditional roots music." [9] Given the ongoing debate over the pronunciation of Appalachia, it is clear that this region means different things to different people. Initially formed in 2006, Gangstagrass started to see its music reaching a wide audience when the band's song "Long Hard Times to Come", was selected to be the opening theme song of the acclaimed [5] television show Justified on FX in early 2010. [6] On July 8, 2010, Gangstagrass producer Rench and rapper T.O.N.E.Z were nominated for an Emmy in the category of Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music for "Long Hard Times to Come." [7]

Appalachia is an area that stretches from the southernmost part of New York state to the northern parts of Alabama, Mississippi, and Georgia. The geography, history, and culture of Appalachia have long been a subject of fascination for people from all over the world. Atkinson, Katie (June 29, 2021). "Gangstagrass Bring 'Hee-Haw Hip-Hop' to 'America's Got Talent' ". Billboard . Retrieved February 3, 2022. Gangstagrass's No Time For Enemies release tour was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with their full tour of live shows resuming in spring 2022. [18] Discography [ edit ] Studio albums [ edit ] Newsome, Kent "Gangstagrass, Justified, and Remapping My Musical Genome", Newsome.org, June 20, 2010 The result was "Long Hard Times to Come," the song that opened every episode of six seasons of the hit series. "Long Hard Times to Come" was nominated for an Emmy Award in 2010, contending for best theme song after critical praise and massive fan response.

Justified: Right in Tune – Today's News: Our Take". TVGuide.com. 2010-06-01 . Retrieved 2010-12-05. Rench grew up with honky tonk at home & hip-hop on the playground so the music in his head has always been a combo of those sounds. Dolio began as a DJ/battle rapper – he’s a brilliant lyricist- but he’s also a top-level coder, urban gardener & baker. (Ask about his Sweet Potato Pie!) R-SON is a master freestyler; he’ll walk up to you & rap about your t-shirt, what y’all were just talking about, what happened that day; it’s amazing! And he can talk with anyone about sensitive subjects and wind up with an understanding — or at least no hard feelings — which explains why he’s known as The Voice of Reason. Danjo, who grew up with his dad playing bluegrass, was a musician before he could talk and brings depth of musical education and technical musical expertise.These issues are not unique to Appalachia, of course, but they have been particularly pronounced in the region due to a variety of historical and social factors.

In recent years, there has been a renewed interest in Appalachia and its culture. This renewed interest has been fueled by a variety of factors, including the popularity of Appalachian music and food, the region's natural beauty, and a growing awareness of the challenges faced by the people who live there.

The Justified series is based on the work of writer Elmore Leonard, who was a fan [8] of Gangstagrass' music: Gangstagrass is an American bluegrass and hip hop group, most known for the theme song of the FX television show Justified. The group is founded and led by Brooklyn producer Rench (Oscar Owens), and combines authentic bluegrass and rap into a new genre. [2] [3] [4] History [ edit ] Rudolstadt-Festival 2016 Bluegrass Hip-Hop Group Gangstagrass Re-Enters the Billboard Bluegrass Chart at #1". Music Connection Magazine. 2020-09-22 . Retrieved 2022-01-30. Stoli Congrats Gangstagrass For Their 2010 Emmy Nom". Skopemag.com. 2010-07-19 . Retrieved 2010-12-05.