Written By: Ms. Niki of Houston TREND

You can’t build anything without Tha PHounDation and this H-Town rap quartet is vital proof that with a strong foundation compiled with determination and talent, the possibilities are endless and in this case, realities.

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A’one aka Relli is the producer of the group. His style of perfection allows him to be creative. His metaphorical punch lines and brash attitude, is a recipe for disaster on any track. The clever, lyrical guy, that loves to make beats. A’one also has his own production company and manages different artists.

Murk is a certified engineer and realest on and off a track. His realness and raw talent transports in every bar that resonates over a beat. He always gives a relatable feeling to the streets, while maintaining his laid back demeanor. Murk owns his own clothing company MIP.
EP Tha Triggaman is the flare in the group. EP can light up any record of choice with his vigorous persona.

King D is the balance of Tha PHounDation, the voice of reason per se. His ability to thrive off a musical entity and produce crafty lyrics is the way he contributes. You can also catch him harmonizing on a few songs, as he is the singer of the group.

Tha PHounDation, originally forming in the summer of 2005, started out with about 8 members, but after transitions and real life circumstances, they were then left with three members, consisting of, A’one, EP and King D. The fourth member, Murk, who is also the cousin of twins EP and King D, didn’t join the group until three years ago. Since then, these guys have been on a mission to dismantle the rap scene.

Their musical influences range from Scarface and UGK to Outkast and Z Ro. With not many rap groups, with the exception of a few, making noise in Houston, Tha PHounDation, already has a leg up in the game. Their upcoming mixtape, Phrom the Ground Up Vol 2, features rap artists, such as, Lil’ KeKe, Propain, Killa Kyleon and Dorrough.

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Even though the group formed in 2005, they’ve only really been on the scene since last year and what a difference a year makes. Thanks to the management backing of 713 Entertainmet, Tha PHounDation, constructed a solid platform to create upon and allowing them to focus on building a name through competition and performances. Feeling as though Rap music is not as strong as it used to be, Tha PHounDation is setting the footwork to be the life line of the genres return. Their style is mood music, giving a distinctive vibe with every track being rotated, but keeping the City of Houston and its famed culture in rare light, letting their audience know exactly what they represent and the city they claim. If you catch DJ Michael Watts Swisher House mix, then you have probably heard their most popular song “Holding Slab”. They also receive radio play on Coast to Coast radio with their single “Drunk”.

Currently working on their third mixtape, Phrom Tha Ground Up Vol 2, set to release in late April, Tha PHounDation is toiling hard to produce quality music to their audience, this time around, focusing more on the chemistry of conjoining together in the studio and continuing to build up tha PHounDation. According to the group, they’re intentions for the future, are to crash shows, go hard and stand out; goals that they are already attaining through a concrete PHounDation.â™