Kataztrofee is an American Hip-Hop duo based in Fort Worth, Texas consisting of Fort Worth Natives Eric “Victory” Johnson and Shannon “Mr. Arrogant” Speed. Eric and Shannon met in middle school and were both well known for participating in freestyle battles. They originally formed a group known as Trauma but later changed their name after other group members went their separate ways. They decided on the name “Kataztrofee” after looking in the dictionary for words they felt fit their style. The group is best known for shaking up the atmosphere with their colorful demeanor, so the name Kataztrofee was a perfect match. Although the name derived from the root word catastrophe, they decided to change up the spelling with the “K” and “Fee” at the end to let world know that this Kataztrofee comes with a price. After forming the group and establishing their name, they continued recording and later released the debut mixtape “Drop Em Like Rain”. The mixtape gained popularity after the single “Wood Grain” hit the streets and quickly became a wide spread favorite for Kataztrofee fans. Kataztrofee’s color filled attire and innovative thinking separates them from any rap group coming out the southern region. The duo credits Jay-Z as one of their major musical influences due to his clever lyrics and success as a business entrepreneur across multiple markets. They draw inspiration from other artist such as Too Short, Slick Rick, NWA, TuPac, Outkast, Rocko and all the old school greats etched in musical history. Mr. Arrogant and Victory contrast lyrical content reflecting the lifestyles of pimps and swaged out fly guys with self motivational material commenting on the bright lights of the party lifestyle in the South. The rap duos musical talent is best classed in the Country Rap Tunes Genre, from the melodic hooks to the hard hitting beat patterns known to come from artist representing the southern hip hop movement. Kataztrofee travels the world performing their music and establishing a real connection with their fans. They have created an interactive website called www.reaalswagg.com, which was designed for their fans to stay connected to their music, shows and even upload pictures taken with fans while on the road. The Kataztrofee story is still being written and they are charging ahead with such vigor that they leave a smoldering trail in their wake. Stay tuned as these guys build a brand that will be noted in history as a group that captivated their audiences and took the world by storm.