Injury Reserve don't take themselves too seriously. Ritchie With a T, one of the two MCs in this rap trio, is trying to work out if he can float in the pool on a pink inflatable ring while we conduct the interview for this video. Unfortunately, he's sinking. In the end Parker Corey, the group's producer, and rapper Stepa J. Groggs decide to sit either side of a partially submerged Ritchie.
We're at Injury Reserve's base on a quiet, pine tree lined street in Pasadena, California, their new home since moving from Phoenix, Arizona earlier this year. After seeing success with two independently released projects (Live From the Dentist's Office and Floss) they decided a change of scenery was in order. Their new EP Drive It Like It's Stolen was recorded at this house, and it tackles themes like isolation and loneliness ("North Pole") as well as having some straight up bangers ("See You Sweat"). Quite simply, it's their best work yet, and it's out September 29.
We spent a day with Injury Reserve go-karting, hiking, and enjoying the pool to get to know one of the most exciting rising acts in rap. Watch what happened above.
Catch Injury Reserve live on the Pigeons & Planes stage at ComplexCon, which goes down November 4 and 5 in Long Beach, California. Day time expo tickets allow entry into the event from 11am-7pm, and include access to the P&P stage, marketplace, and panels. They are on sale now at ComplexCon.com/tickets.
