downset.

downset. was a rapcore group hailing from Los Angeles, California who originally went by the name "Social Justice". They are also known for being one of the first hardcore bands to incorporate hip hop and funk influences into their music.

In 1992, Social Justice (1987-92) changed their name to downset., and released their Our Suffocation demo in 1993.

downset. officially split in May 2009, claiming the band had "officially run its course".

Through there career they released records on Polygram, Epitaph and Hawino.

Downset have said in many interviews that they draw most of their influence from the band KIDS OF CARNAGE and would not have been a band if it wasn't for the first two KOC 7 inches.

_______________________________________ Discography _______________________________________ Albums

* Downset. (1994) * Do We Speak A Dead Language? (1996) * Check Your People (2000) * Universal (2004) ___________________________________ EPs

"Rarities (2000) * Code Blue Coma (2000) * Eyes Shut Tight EP' (Live At CBGB's) (1997) * No More Freedom In A Cage (1996) * Live At Foundation's Forum (1995) * Generation Of Hope (With Shootyz Groove) (1995) * Downset EP' (1995) * Our Suffocation (Demo) (1994) _________________________________________ Singles.

*Split With Mindbug 7 (1999)