1993, West Coast – Dr Dre vs Eazy-E, Snoop Doggy Dog on the horizon with his debutalbum alongside the N.W.A don of production. Tupac with the summer release of ‘IGet Around’, but caught up in alleged gun fights and assault charges. G-funk thenational conversation.

So when Souls Of Mischief came onto the scene with their funky outfits, slammin’beats and breazy attitudes – backed with a lyrical dexterity far beyond their teenageyears – a fresh hop to the bounce of the West Coast was born.“Sometimes it gets a little hectic out there…”, Tajai exclaimed in the intro, “…Butright now we gonna up you on how we just chill”.

The California quartet announced themselves with harmlessly refreshing confidence,on more of a Tribe tip with jazz-drips and groove-infused rhythms – yet lyrically moreadventurous and weed-scented; more of a Pharcyde vibe with endlessly cool rhymesand multisyllabic wordplays – yet more intellectual, energetic and freestyle-ready. Afunky introspection was clear to see. This was Oakland, California in 1993.

…Now, 30 years on, 93 to 23, still infinity. Still hectic out there. Time flies but Soulsare still chillin. “Now you have younger generations who were born in ’93,” says

Phesto. “They’re like, ‘ ’93 ’til infinity.’ It means so many different things to so manydifferent people”This March and April, Souls Of Mischief will tour the UK and Europe, bringing theireffortlessly cool rhymes and rhythms to the world. It’s an anni worth celebrating. Fullalbum renditions. Party feels. Dripping with Jazz. Flavoursome flows. Cali energy.Fresh garms (with limited runs for sale) and ripe freestyles.

‘This is 93 til infinity, you know, so it’s markin’ the time but also movin beyond thetime, you feel me?’ – Yasiin Bey (Mos Def)