'The Rape, is not referring to sexual assault. It relates to how the music industry rapes us as artists.'(thanks Brandon) to how music is stolen now, to how I feel i've had to push myself threw the clutter of polluted meaning that is 'Hip Hop' . from the self claimed 'King of the City' rappers flooding the scenes with cell phone pictures of their rhinestone or air brushed R.I.P. shirts, to mainstream artist and corporations who chose to slowly de-evolve. Or anyone affected in music, from promoters who are snakes, to said rappers, to everyday people. Our identities are gone, everyone is everything they see. you are your favorite rapper, he is you. you wear the same pants, you talk the same way, your girl acts like the girls they show. you all get to where you are being who someone else is and then escape in drugs to hide from the effect that follows it. Alot stems from music but others as well, an can be changed simply in each area. but its not, we are cavemen, For me it's life, and my life is music, It could be called 'The Forced' but i think it's worse then forced, its mocked, it's made fun of, it's humiliated, Its Raped. in the end it has two meanings, the first meaning is how i feel im taking hold of the definition of my music(and team) and what i do with it when all others have told me to change it, how to do it, and argue how to label it. Its fine if you dont think im hip hop, i never asked to be.

1) Rape - The act of seizing and carrying off by force; abduction. Second meaning is how i think the industry treats us as musicians, and how the musicians in the industry market themselves

2) Rape - Abusive or improper treatment; violation: a rape of justice.

12-15-08 - Spreading holiday cheer, or whatever

More dates added to the shows section that you're going to want to check out if you plan to make Santa's list*.

12-09-08 - Forums up and running

The Rape forums are now fully functional and ready for you to populate with your babblings. Come and be merry.

11-27-08 - Apple Juice is good to drink

Teddy Faley's free E.P. Apple Juice added to the downloads section. It's delicious, nutritious, and Deacon approved!

11-25-08 - Free for you!

Cubbiebear's free E.P. Still Can't Fly added to the downloads section with special appearances by Siah and Luke Orsie from Tears of Mars and Seez Mics from Educated Consumers.

11-19-08 - I know, I know, I know

Much needed updates finally put up. Educated Consumers and Xero added to the roster. Educated Consumers free album The Waiting Room added to the downloads section, along with a video for their song Add Water in the video section.

10-14-08 - Cubbiebear - Contra Video Up

Check out the video for Cubbiebear's Contra, and come to Bedrock in Baltimore tonight for the CD Release party before I hurt you. More info here.

10-14-08 - Merch Section Open

Merchandise available here. More shows added to the shows section.

10-11-08 - The Rape 1.2 Launched

As of today the site is officially alive. Check back for frequent updates. Cubbiebear CD Release party 10-17-08 at Bedrock added to the shows section.

* The Rape does not guarantee which forementioned list any participants in any of the Rape's sponsored events will actually make and therefore is not responsible for the eventual placement of any individuals on any jolly old elf's list whether naughty or nice.