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Downset (usually stylized as downset.) is an American rap metal band from Los Angeles, California. Originally called Social Justice, the band's music blends influences from rap, funk, hardcore punk, and metal with "socially aware lyrics." ==Band history== ==Band members== Current Rogelio Lozano – guitar (1990–1994, 1999–2002, 2013, 2019–present) Renato Barbosa – bass (2024–present) Betto Cardoso – drums (2024–present) Joe Hyde – vocals (2024–present) Former members Rey Oropeza – vocals (1989–20231) Jesse Garcia – guitar (1989–1990) Steve Sain – guitar (1989–1990) David Acosta – bass (1989–1990) Luis Garcia – drums (1989–1990) Don Ward – guitar (1990–1992) Christopher "Krasp" Lee – drums (1990–1999, 2001–2005, 2013) James Morris – bass (1990–2003, 2014–2019) Brian "Ares" Schwager – guitar (1992–2016) Chris Hamilton – drums (1999–2001, 2014–2019) Rico Villasenor – bass (2003–2005) Bobby Blood – drums (2019–2024) Phillip Gonzales – bass (2019–2024) Neil Roemer – vocals (2023–2024) Former touring musicians Neil Roemer – vocals (2013) Johnathan Manhart – bass (2013) Dave Corsile – guitar (2000–2001); died 2023 ==Discography== ===Albums=== Social Justice Unity Is Strength (1989) downset. ===EPs=== Social Justice I Refuse to Lose (1992) downset. Our Suffocation (demo) (1994) Downset EP (1995) Generation of Hope (with Shootyz Groove) (1995) Live at Foundation's Forum (1995) No More Freedom in a Cage (1996) Eyes Shut Tight EP' (Live at CBGB's) (1997) Code Blue Coma (2000) Rarities (2000) ===Singles=== "About Ta Blast" (1993) "Anger" (1994) "Downset" (1995) "Empower" (1996) "Pocket Full of Fatcaps" (1996) "Eyes Shut Tight" (1996) "Split with Mindbug 7" (1999) "Jumping Off" (2004) "One Blood" (2014) "The Place to Be" (2022) ==References== ==External links== Downset interview Check Your People review at AllMusic Universal review at AllMusic
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