Race Card is a four-piece band out of Southern California, delivering a unique concoction of genre-pushing Hip Hop and Rock music. Drawing influence from each member’s diverse musical backgrounds, their inspiration runs the gamut from Public Enemy, to Living Colour, Rage Against The Machine, Deftones and The Dave Matthews Band – an eclectic mix that significantly contributes to their unique sound and vibe. Blending riff-oriented Rock and Pop hooks with intense Hip Hop/Rap lyrics and subject matter, the result is unlike anything currently in play today.
Currently calling Long Beach their home, the lineup features Tahir Jahi on lead vocals and raps, Damian Hagger on guitar and backing vocals and Trevor Erickson on drums, percussion and backing vocals. Tahir is a powerful storyteller who is not shy to approach any subject with his poignant and authentic point of view, defining Race Card’s message as heavy on political and social commentary, and light on superficial BS. They love being in the studio, but it’s their live shows that define them. In an industry overflowing with Auto-Tune, backing tracks and turntables, they are on a mission to bring true artistry back into live performance, and are about as far away as you can get from being hipsters or ‘establishment’ – and proud of it.
