"Mystik Journeymen eventually built a modest yet far-flung cult following, traveling overseas and laying the groundwork for an international DIY touring circuit that others would duplicate. In 1996, the duo co-founded the group Living Legends, alongside Berkeley rapper The Grouch, L.A. rappers Murs and Eligh; San Jose State student Scarab; Fresno rapper Asop and DJ/producer Bicasso, a graduate of Cal Poly Humboldt."
"on KMEL-FM and Billboard charts to Festival at the Lake in Lake Merritt, there was the emergence of The Afro House, a South Berkeley student co-op established in 1977, as a spot for house parties. And there was the Justice League, a crew of 20-30 DJs and MCs that included Beni B (who formed the prominent independent label ABB Records in 1997) as well as UC Berkeley students Hodari "Dr. Bomb" Davis, Davey D, and Defari and Superstar Quamallah (the latter two became ABB artists)."
Corey "Sunspot Jonz" Johnson recalls selling cassette tapes on Telegraph Avenue during the 1990s 'Unsigned and Hella Broke' era while retaining his creative spirit despite no longer living on the street. Mystik Journeymen developed a modest, far-flung cult following, toured internationally, and helped establish an international DIY touring circuit. In 1996 the duo co-founded Living Legends with The Grouch, Murs, Eligh, Scarab, Asop and Bicasso. Living Legends headline annual How the Grouch Stole Christmas shows. The Bay Area scene featured The Afro House co-op and the Justice League collective, spawning independent labels like ABB Records. The movement initially drew middling industry support and contrasted with mainstream 'Yay Area' mobb music, prompting some listeners to perceive indie acts as local oddities.
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