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Meet E.J. Labb & the Free Association

E.J. Labb delivers melodic, thought-provoking rap lyrics over hip-hop infused rock to introduce a sound that is both unique and universal. The music mixes rock influence and traditional instruments with popular music for a widespread appeal.

Hailing from the suburbs of Boston and being familiar with the stage as a comedian and actor, it was after her first musical performance in early 2002 with Labb, her brother Dana’s band, that E.J. realized she found her true calling. That summer, producer Jimmy "Jimbone" Robertson Landry, approached E.J. about collaborating and the two teamed up to continue writing and begin recording her first EP.

From the start, E.J and Jimmy clicked with songwriting, influences and styles - and merged to create a fresh, innovative sound. In early 2003, E.J. finished recording the Nomad EP and began playing live shows at Boston venues like Harper’s Ferry, TT the Bear’s and the Paradise Lounge with Jimmy and her brother to support the EP.

A year later in 2004, continuing to work with Jimmy in the studio, E.J.’s live performance transformed into an all-female show forming The Free Association, a female trio that includes drummer Rachel Fuhrer, DJ and backing vocalist Heidi Lasker and soulful vocalist Whitney Retallic. The Free Association, which played their first show together with E.J. in September 2004, complement E.J’s performance which was described by the Boston Globe as "..both sexy and tough... onstage her performance is all about energy.”  

 

The group has continued to play in venues throughout Boston and as well as playing festivals on the East Coast including the Dewey Beach Popfest, the Black Potatoe Festival and NEMO.

 

In the fall of of 2005, E.J. & the Free hooked up with producer Nicolas Farmakalidis and released an EP. In the fall of 2006, the group not only performed at the Boston Music Awards but was nominated in the Outstanding Rap/Hip-Hop Category. The group continues to spend time in the studio working on new material.