ODOG aka OJEEZY
Lead Vocals
Odog was born Fernez Jones in Mobile, Alabama. His father was a Division I basketball coach. His mother worked at at television station. Athletics facilitated the family moves throughout the South from Mobile to Columbus, Georgia; Greenville, South Carolina; Tallahasse, Florida and Orangeburg, South Carolina. Though raised in the south, his world is not limited to the clichés commonly associated with being black and growing up in the land of Dixie.

"Just because you're from the hood does not mean that you must possess a 'hood' mentality. Ain't no shame in where you come from. A location does not define you, you define you."

CRUMM, aka Oliver Ottley III
Lead Vocals
CRUMM was born and raised in Augusta, Georgia. With, "a hustler as a daddy and a Christian for a mom," there exists in him a balance missing from much music today. The iconoclast goes against the grain and willfully ignores the traditional southern formula. CRUMM is on a mission to restore some of the traditional values that once constituted HipHop.

"Creating Riches Using My Mind (CRUMM is not only the name, but also a motto."

MARCO BARRIENTOS
Bass
Marco Barrientos was born in Hollywood, CA to Marcos Sr and Anna Maria Barrientos—two of his greatest musical influences. While they encouraged him to do well in school, the music they played at home would prove to be a greater source of inspiration. His mom loved to listen to bands like Black Sabbath, Metallica, AC\DC, Pink Floyd, and the Cranberries, while his dad liked to listen to Latin genres.
He first picked up a bass in 10th grade while attending Ulysses S. Grant High School in Valley Glen, CA. By the time he started taking lessons, Marco was invited to play for his first band, “The Flanders.”
He attended the prestigious Musician’s Institute in Hollywood, CA where he expanded his music theory, developed new playing techniques, and more genres of music. These new skills and dedication transferred over to a new band, The Art In War, where Marco worked with drummer Art Andranikyan.

How Marco describes GSR: “A new project that has a fresh, hard, groovy, and intoxicating sound. You have never heard anything like it. Enjoy.”

BEN THOMPKINS
Guitar
Ben Thompkins was born in Lubbock, Texas. After moving around a bit throughout the south, his family settled in Los Angeles, CA. His parents introduced him to the Beatles and the Beach Boys, while his brother shared with him Motley Crue, Metallica, and Guns N’ Roses. At age 10, Ben picked up the guitar and took lessons from various teachers. By age 14 he was playing clubs in Hollywood, CA and he continued throughout his time in high school.
Ben played in multiple projects, including Ananova, an alternative band based in Los Angeles, CA. He attended the University of Southern California and upon graduating with a music degree, Ben continued on his music experience playing guitar for various projects.

“GSR is a project I am really happy to be a part of. I get a chance to showcase multiple styles of music and really apply the techniques that I have acquired from various guitar and music teachers. I also feel very blessed to have such a fun time with these musicians. The vibe is so intense, positive, and heart-felt.”

ART ANDRANIKYAN
Drummer
Art Andranikyan was born Yerevan, Armenia. He moved to the states when he had just turned 1.
His musical adventure began at the age of 9 and in third grade he played in a Brazilian marching band, which inspired him greatly. His senior year of High School Art played music for the Grammy’s at the University of Southern California and was elected to all-city band as percussive captain.
Art was in a couple of rock bands including “The Art In War,” which played shows throughout the southern California area. He graduated from the Musicians Institute in Hollywood, California.

How Art describes GSR:
“The music vibe is like no other….Keep it Slammin.”