Band, US, Cincinnati
Hip-Hop/Rap
J-Rawls (from Columbus, OH) and J-Sands (From Pittsburgh, PA) formed Lone Catalysts in 1995/1996. Contrary to what some reports suggest they did not form whilst attending the University Of Cincinnati (even though they both attended the University at the same time). Ralws explains the meaning of "Lone Catalysts": "At the time, we thought that there weren't many cats, at least in our area, trying to do it the way we were trying to do it. It's that raw hip-hop." They have released 3 albums as a group (1 of those being a compilation of B-sides and rare singles) and have toured large portions of the world in the last 6-7 years (especially Japan and Europe, where they have a strong following). They have worked with many different artists such as Black Star (Mos Def & Talib Kweli), El Da Sensai, Mr. Complex, MOOD, Capital D (All Natural), J-Live, Asheru, BJ Digby, Wordworth, Masta Ace, 5 Deez and many others. They are currently working on a new compilation album (Bringing It Home: Vol. 2) and continue to run the independant label B.U.K.A (Brothers United Keeping it Afficial) Entertainment (named in honour of a friend who is currently incarcerated and due for release in 2007).
Jermaine Sanders US | |
Jason Rawls US |
Track list and 30sec audio provided by
Title | Artist | Year | Type |
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Culture | Lone Catalysts | 2017 | Album |
The Prequel '94-'96 | Lone Catalysts | 2015 | Album |
Back To School | Lone Catalysts | 2011 | Album |
Square Binizz | Lone Catalysts | 2007 | Album |
La La La La / Once Before / L.I.F.E. | Lone Catalysts | 2005 | Album |
Good Music | Lone Catalysts | 2005 | Album |
En La Ciudad / The Ultimate | Lone Catalysts | 2004 | Album |
If Hip Hop Was A Crime (Remix) | Lone Catalysts | 2002 | Album |
Destiny / The Hustle | Lone Catalysts | 2002 | Album |
The Catalysts Files | Lone Catalysts | 2002 | Compil. |
Rapattack Vol.2 | J. Rawls / Lone Catalysts | 2001 | Album |
Hip Hop | Lone Catalysts | 2001 | Album |
On Course | Lone Catalysts Featuring LG | 2001 | Album |
Turn Tha Party Out / Monumental | Biz Markie / Lone Catalysts | 2001 | Album |
Place To Be | Lone Catalysts | 2001 | Album |
Politix | Lone Catalysts | 2000 | Album |
B.U.K.A. Entertainment 2000 | Lone Catalysts, J. Sands, Rook & Bishop, Five Deez, Makeba Mooncycle | 2000 | Album |
Rush Hour / Gotta Listen | Lone Catalysts And Showtime | 2000 | Album |
Dynomite / So Clear | Lone Catalysts | 2000 | Album |
Due Process / Let It Soak | Lone Catalysts | 1999 | Album |
The Paper Chase | Lone Catalysts | 1998 | Album |