Who: The GNU Deal What: Seattle True School Hip Hop www.thegnudeal.com zacmcconnell.com Like us on Facebook! www.facebook.com Free Download of Entire Discography @ www.thegnudeal.tk When some rappers are quick to talk about cars and champagne, AMFM (Eric Graham) and Koala T (Ashton Hemmons) wake up and head straight for a cold slice of pizza and a warm bottle of beer. The duo will be quick to tell you: “We make our favorite music.” . As class clowns at Cascade Middle School in White Center, just outside Seattle’s south end, the neighborhood the two shared came to influence them more and more, giving their sound a distinct edge and their punchline-heavy lyrical content an honest grounding in the vibe of “the Dub.” Their debut release Wait Like Five Minutes and Meet Me On Will’s Street was met with critical reviews, citing an underdeveloped identity. In response, The GNU Deal returned fire with a barrage of shows over the next year, playing over 15 gigs at a slew of venues, including Fremont’s Nectar Lounge and Highdive, sharing the stage with acts such as The Let Go and Schwayze. The MCs developed an engaging, high energy stage show, capitalizing on their strengths in turntablism, live instrumentation and crowd participation. The group recently made their next move with their Swaggeroni & Steez EP — 7 tracks with a honed and developed style with a distinct and deliberate homage to their West Coast True School influences, such as People Under the Stairs, Ugly Duckling …