6 Way St.
6 Way St. (originally named 'Level 3:16') is an American Christian R&B and Christian hip hop group signed to the Cross Movement Records. They are based out of Indianapolis, Indiana. The group consists of two male M.C.'s, three female vocalists and one female DJ.[1]
6 Way St. | |
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Also known as | Level 3:16, 6 Way St. |
Origin | Indianapolis, Indiana |
Genres | Christian hip hop, Christian R&B, contemporary R&B, urban contemporary gospel |
Years active | 2009 | –present
Labels | Cross Movement |
Website | the6way |
Members | STV G Chris Kristin (K Mase) Candace Crystal K.B. |
In 2011, the group reached the Billboard charts with their debut album under the original band name Level 3:16.[2]
Background
The Christian hip hop and Christian R&B group, 6 Way St. started out as 'Level 3:16'. The two male M.C's are Steve "STV G" Gaskin and Chris Tabron. The three female vocalists are Kristin "K Mase" Mason, Candace Jones, and Crystal Whitaker. The female DJ is Kristen "K.B." Betts.[3][4] They are based out of Indianapolis, Indiana.[3]
History
In 2009, the six members met while on a summer trip near Indianapolis, IN. The group was part of The Impact Movement at Keynote. This was a program dedicated to training Christian musicians to establish programs, schedule tours and create outreach seminars across the United States.[5]
Debut Album (2010)
The band launched their debut album, Level 3:16, on December 28, 2010 under the name 'Level 3:16'. The album charted on two Billboard charts. Rapzilla reviewed the album giving it a three and a half out of five rating,[6] and Cross Rhythms rated the album a ten out of ten.[7]
The group subsequently changed their name to 6 Way St.
Members
Discography
As Level 3:16
Title | Album details | Peak chart positions[2] | |
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US Chr |
US Gos | ||
Level 3:16 |
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27 | 8 |
References
- "6 Way St. Artist Profile". New Release Tuesday. Retrieved February 19, 2015.
- AllMusic. "Level 3:16 - Level 3:16 : Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved February 19, 2015.
- 6 Way St. "6 Way St. - About". Facebook. Retrieved February 19, 2015.
- AllMusic. "Level 3:16 - Level 3:16 : Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved February 19, 2015.
- "6 Way St". New Release Tuesday. Retrieved 19 February 2015.
- Fenelus, K. Lenon (February 5, 2011). "Review - Level 3:16 'Level 3:16'". Rapzilla. Retrieved March 5, 2015.
- Perrott, Keren (May 3, 2011). "Review: Level 3:16 – Level 3:16". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved March 5, 2015.