Bad Habitat is the hip-hop equivalent of The Three Musketeers, with the swagger of a young Rat Pack, and a style all their own. Forming early in the summer of 2008, Dru Manchu, Flawless, and Trafek have since stolen hundreds of shows, amassed a loyal fan base, and built a reputation as one of the hardest working groups in Portland, Oregon's ever growing hip hop scene. Intent on making intelligent, yet high energy music, Bad Habitat has developed an aggressive, progressive sound that incorporates real life lyricism mixed with over the top braggadocio and an original flavor of beats (primarily provided in-house by members Flawless and Matt Murdock). Drawing influence from multiple genres, ranging from punk and classic rock to early hip hop, indie funk and 80′s pop, Bad Habitat has created a hybrid of styles rolled into an easily accessible sound that would feel just as natural blasting from a frat party as it would rocking a mosh pit! " A high-energy rap trio that bounces from carefree bars to intense syllable-play with the dexterity of young Mario, the group is a favorite in Portland's underground rap scene." Fahiym B. Acuay - The Oregonian "...this band is amazing. A true show stopper, their three-front attack is unrelenting... Driving with an unequaled momentum this band controlled the stage and had the house enthralled... If you haven't checked out this band do yourself a favor and pop over to their website..." Mark A. Lawrence IV - By The Light of the Stereo          Although hip-hop at its core, their seamless blending of a wide variety of genres have resulted in a sound that shatters the traditional confines of what constitutes hip-hop, while remaining true and respectful to the roots of the art form. It's pub pop with rap vocals; the perfect soundtrack for a night of intelligent debauchery. From true heads to casual hip hop fans, punk rockers to teeny boppers, Bad Habitat has managed to find firm footing on a previously undiscovered common ground, bridging the gaps between genres that have no rightful place blending together. Yet somehow, they’ve managed to make it work.

Drawing from a deep pool of musical inspiration, Raise the Bridges sound like a party teetering dangerously on the edge of being out of control. Of course, this is the carefully constructed vision of this funky Portland-based hip-hop hybrid. A full band backs two separate vocalists, mixing elements of reggae, ska and rock n' roll, helping to provide a high energy soundtrack for the clever wordplay, intelligent lyrics and sing-a-long choruses. From Heather BuBlac, manager and sound engineer at The Ash Street Saloon, Portland's legendary rock venue "...A sunny blast of hip-hop and rock, Raise the Bridges are a cross over of party rock and ska/reggae with a metallic edge to it. This is one of those bands that you lose your voice screaming along with, suckin' back a few more then you thought you would and when you wake up next to that guy you saw near the bathroom, wondering how you got there... The answer will inevitably be Raise the Bridges, that's how". Performing together since summer of 2008, these longtime friends relish in providing party music with a purpose. Check out their live show for a truly entertaining and exciting experience.