The Prime Eights

The Prime Eights are a perfect fusion of hip hop, rock and jazz that combines all star caliber instrumentation with top notch lyricism. The Prime Eights were once known as another notable Detroit act, Abstrakt Intellekt, but with the addition of all-star musicians from around the Detroit area, the duo has found a strikingly unique sound. A throwback to the “Golden Age” of hip hop, new school sensibility, and masterful music technique have positioned the Prime Eights the next logical evolution in entertainment.

The Prime Eights are a five-piece band that includes two vocalists, a guitar player, bass player, and drummer/sampler. Drawing on influences that vary from The Roots to Coltrane…the Prime Eights have that intangible that leaves a little something for everyone.

A multi-faceted act, The Prime Eights have the capability to perform a large set of original material, and also have cover sets that specialize in the 90’s and 2000’s. Experienced on both large and small stages, The Prime Eights are a diverse act who can provide appropriate entertainment for any setting.

The Prime Eights played their first show after only being together a couple weeks as support for the Gym Class Heroes and Dirty Heads at the Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak, Michigan. The following two years saw big shows with artists like Ty Stone, Tonedeff and Kool Keith. The Band has spent substantial time on the road over these past few years hitting many different states and venues. The Prime Eights have shared the bill with other notable acts such as Tech N9Ne, Slightly Stoopid, Alien Ant Farm and Fishbone.

The Prime Eights have released an EP titled So You Say you Wanna Evolution, a 7” Vinyl for Forever/Revolution, a mixtape titled “The Mixed Ape”, and in the summer of 2014 they dropped their first full length record titled This is Not a Real Gun to an overwhelming response. All their Merchandise is available through their websites and you can find the music on any digital music distributor.