After years of paying dues, the Coast Contra group made major inroads during 2022. The quartet of Ras Austin, Taj Austin, Eric Jamal, and Rioloz released their debut album, Apt. 505. That They promoted the self-released LP with a memorable performance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and a song with Ciara. Throughout ’22, the crew dropped amazing freestyles—as they’ve done previously, including renditions of A Tribe Called Quest and Leaders Of The New School’s “Scenario” and Benny The Butcher and Black Thought’s “Crowns For Kings.” Their “Never Freestyle,” a performance to JID’s five-year-old instrumental, was in Ambrosia For Heads’ consideration among 2022’s best verses.

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