Los Angeles-based alterna-rappers Freestyle Fellowship (Aceyalone, Mikah 9, P.E.A.C.E. and Self Jupiter) first began slapping together their crazy word salads in the early '90s.

Rising out of the jazz and granola environment of Leimert Park, they remained on the edge of the rap scene that paid more attention to West Coast-style gangsta rap - a style that was almost the direct opposite of the sound collages and free, creative lyrics Fellowship was putting together.

They made a promise years ago to never fall off. They remained true to their word with the release of their new album, "The Promise." The 14 track LP takes listeners back to the first time they heard the Fellowship, but with a modern day vibe. The monstrous lyrics over the ear-drum punching beats are sure to mesmerize new listeners and draw them in.