Lifesavas

Rhapsody talks to Jumbo, one half Lifesavas, the dynamic hip-hop duo from Portland, that Rolling Stone named as one of the Top 10 Artists to Watch in 2007. Forget watching, just listen to their signature beats, futuristic funk and tag team rhymes on Gutterfly, their sophomore release. Recording for the past 15 years with emcee Vursatyl, Jumbo explains how the two grew close after Jumbo's best friend -- and a cohort of Vurs -- was murdered in a gang-related shooting, and inspired their collaboration on "Stop the Madness," a track chronicling the tragic event." Jumbo also talks about his guerilla marketing tactics, the goose bump theory and the importance of artistic liberation.