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“You know you got it goin’ on when you can make Brisbane sound sexy…” Rave Mag Dec05 Hipakusha have set a unique feel for the city of rock & roll. A vibe of parties at sundown, the Briz Vegas underground and chilling with the crew. From humble beginnings, (that gets a little mysterious as you start to dig deeper), Hipakusha have emerged from the Brisbane underground as the Kings of Funk and Hip Hop. The feel of the tracks and the vibe of their shows have struck an immediate chord with the public. Led by Chico Mendez (Guit – Vox), Hipakusha a.k.a the River City Crew, boast a line up of Paulie Dubs (Perc – Guit), J (Beats), A1 (Bass), Saul-ae(Sax) & DJ Bruxism (Decks – Noises). Hipakusha also add the Brisbane’s most elite Trumpet and Keys players to almost every show. This large line up brings an immediate party vibe with a superfly swagger. 2005 was the first year back in the public for the River City Crew. Playing residencies at such illustrious venues as The Press Club & Family,