Known as the breeding ground for such indie and alternative bands as R.E.M., The B-52’s, Indigo Girls, Widespread Panic, Japancakes, and Matthew Sweet, Athens, Georgia rarely is known for its hip-hop. Bubba Sparxxx and Danger Mouse have helped to diversify what that great college music scene is known for and Deaf Judges are soon to be added to that talented roster. Comprised of three MC’s and one DJ/producer, Deaf Judges have the furious delivery of a Public Enemy with the old school heritage of a Wu-Tang Clan all wrapped in nice neo-soul and funk samples with deft hip-hop bass-riddled beats. Nice entry in the hip-hop scene by indie label Emerald City Ruins with enough punk cred to pump up any stage.