Hip-hop Fusion
The Ants sound like
Gorillaz + Beck + Anderson.Paak
strapped into a rocket ship
"Next must see band; Electrik Ants"
Andrew Sherman, Drewlio Photography
The Ants - mr. limb, MCDC, The Professor, Mike 100
Music
Video
Streaming every other Tuesday @ 8pm CST on Twitch
Live studio album Stories Untold
Live studio album Stories Untold
Live from The Lab stream every other Tuesday @ 8pm CST
Discography
In This Economy? 2024
Stories Untold 2021
Rhetorik 1 2018
RTK2 2019
Bio
A unique blend of Hip-Hop Fusion has the 5 members of The Ants going off on all kinds of musical adventures. Their genuine sound mixes psychedelic rock, funk, and hip-hop into something different than you've ever heard before. Founded by brothers Jeff and Dylan Collins, but realized through the additions of former member David Wilson, and current members Mike Maschmann, Ryan Dahir, Jared Cortez, and Mayo Valdez.
Their new album “In This Economy?” was released on Nov. 22, 2024 and can be streamed on any music platform. Also, check out their acclaimed live stream “Live From The Lab” on Twitch and YouTube featuring some of the best musicians Dallas has to offer.
Based in Dallas, TX - Founded in 2016
Press
"Since I first saw them in January, each performance has been more creative & closely knit than the last. Their unique vibe comes from their communal vision of pursuing music not just as a career, but with the jubilant curiosity of children fighting to stay in a space of magic & self-discovery."
- Waffles Weekly, En La Calle | On the Street
Live From The Lab Article October 18 2024
The Dallas Observer’s Interview with MCDC and mr. limb
after the release of Stories Untold
The Ants featured in WHERE Magazine
Love for The Ants from around the world
“The beats were magnificent, very old-school and they fit perfectly... It's so deep and dreamy at the same time!”
Nujabes and Friends, Singapore
“Audacious and innovative… jazz, hip-hop, rap... the mixture of genres is what makes the music different, intelligent and special.”
Indieoclock, Brazil
“…so cool, so rich with jazz fusion instruments and... hip-hop rapping with a voice tone [that’s] even cooler.”
Indeflagration, France
“I love the genre mix. Lovely structure and performance throughout. I hear your influences yet you have your own twist on the style. Beautiful vocals!”
Art Garden Songs, USA
“A very rich blend of genres coming together harmoniously that gives your sound a sense of individuality.”
Alfitude, UK
“This is quality music! Groovy flow, smokey noir feel, solid songwriting and great vocals.”
Catchy Twenty Two, Netherlands
Members
MCDC // Vocals, Keys, Synth, MPC
The Professor // Sax, Keys, Synth
mr. limb // Guitar, Vocals, Production
DJ Still Do // Turntables, SP-404, Vocals
Mike 100 // Bass Guitar, Soul
Mayo Valdez // Drums, Pocket
Booking and Media:
send to Jeff Collins - ElectrikAnts@gmail.com