Tank Washington

Tank Washington of LNS Crew keeps the heat coming… this time, it’s in the form of a music video for the remix of Faded. This video is powerful in its simplicity… no big posturing, no outlandish scenarios or idealism, just straightforward talk and face to face realness. - Chief & The Doomsday Device

While you were out on break, Austin’s hip-hop collective LNS Crew dropped a video for their smoked-out track “Leaders Life 4 Ever.” Great for a foggy day like today, the song merges that down South, windows-down, cruising sound with old soul, slightly jazzy, stoned chilled vibes. Full of whisky, blunts, and buds, this video has everything you’d expect from a band who just opened for Curren$y. There’s even an appearance by what looks like the Barton Creek Mall food court.

Even though a lot of folks saw LNS Crew for the first at last year’s Fun Fun Fun Fest, the MCs have been serving beats in Austin for a long time. In 2012, the group had a monthly at the Mohawk. In 2013, members of the group, composed of Kydd, PacboiTank, Cory Kendrix, Deezie Brown, and DJ Charlie, dropped several mix tapes. 2014 hopes to bring more noise around the group with full-lengths dropping soon. - Republic Of Austin

Tank a.k.a. PacBoiTank recently released his latest musical project, 6 Shots. Tank uses his lyrical ability to translate his present struggles as a father and as an artist into his craft.

This EP includes verses from fellow Austin emcees Kydd Jones, Deezie Brown and Lil Milez, as well as native Oregonian Cory Kendrix and Philadelphia’s Asaad AKA Saudi Money.

Accented beats and erratic rhythms, make Whatever a song filled with a lot of swag. Seconds upon listening to this track, and you’ll eventually get an idea why this EP is a great attention-grabber.

For hiphop fanatics, Six Shots gives more than six reasons why you should keep this EP in your everyday playlist. With the hard-hitting beats followed by extensive blows, this track will keep you psyched all day.

Drunk as Fuck‘s solid production gives this EP that extra boost to the hiphop scape. There were moments when an electro rhythm will cut into the song, which gives it that ultra-party vibe.

All in all, PacBoiTank has created an ideal dance EP that features of a solid hiphop foundation. 6 Shots is true to its skin in unraveling the artist’s sentimentality without loosing its spark to get you moving. - FrostClick

Similar heights are reached on LNS Crew member PacBoiTank's "Getting My Thoughts Together," the Scott Pace-produced hit on October's rugged 6 Shots EP. Claiming, "I do it for the town even though they hating on my sound," Tank embodies a more hardcore style than his affiliates Cory Kendrix and Kydd Jones, who shows up on the title cut, and "Leaders Life Forever," which evokes Kydd's "Jungle." - Austin Chronicle

Tank of the LNS Crew return with a new hiphop single, “It’s Nothin” featuring Austin’s Cory Kendrix (LNS Crew) & San Antonio’s Kyle Lee, formerly of 3rd Degree. Following his most recent project, “6 Shots,” Tank (better known as Pacboi Tank) is currently getting ready to drop his new mixtape with GoDJ Knowledge next month and Cory will also be releasing his latest LP, “Ignorance,” later in February as well. - Tha Fixx

Austin, TX’s own Sertified has been getting a great response since releasing his latest mixtape FilthyFckingHumans earlier this year. Today Sertified drops another single from the project, this one titled “What I Need” and featuring Pacboi Tank and Mr. Ride Thru Tha D. “What I Need” was produced by Heartbeatz. - YouHeardThatNew

Kydd and Cory Kendrix and Pacboi Tank along with DJ Charlie REPPED AUSTIN TO THE FOOLEST! - Matt Sonzala

Late on this one, but Tank from the LNS Crew dropped his 6 Shots EP about a week ago. Stream it now. For all the talk about there about bringing ATX together and crossing over, this dude actually made moves in the local scene. For most of 2012 LNS was doing a hip hop monthly at the Mohawk. Not DJs, but live hip hop. The payoff comes at around noon this Saturday as Tank and Kydd and the whole LNS Crew opens the Blue Stage at Fun Fun Fun Fest. BIG - Pushermania

Austin legend Pacboi Tank! See him live at SXSW with Above All Ent next Saturday at Barbarella Patio! - AustinSurreal

The LNS Crew from Austin, TX may mistakenly be labeled as a crew that follows Kydd around but that is one serious misconception. Comparable to the League of Extraordinary Gz, possibly no other crew represents the ups and downs of the 512 better than them. If Kydd is the group’s outright star in the making thanks to his duality on the mic and the boards then Tank, its bearded everyman might be its most notable lieutenant.

6 Shots, the Austin native’s latest EP runs on the blood of West Coast DJ Quik inspired synths (“Whatever”), colossal drum landscapes (“Six Shots”) and a general connection to keep things eye level. He jokingly attempts to discuss lyrical miracles between stomping drums and his breakfast routine of weed and cereal but nothing seriously bites hard. Punchlines don’t immediately move mountains yet they feel quite conversational — and easy to run along with. 6 Shots decides to make most of its coin on the charisma of its main character, a father and family man who divides his time drinking, smoking and setting up his own misadventures in Austin. Stream the EP below via Tank’s Soundcloud page and watch videos from two of the tapes singles, “Cheers” and “One Deep”. - DayAndADream.com

Austin, Texas emcee Pacboi Tank newest release is an EP with features from Kydd, Asaad, Cory Kendrix. Tank is a member of the Austin’s LNS Crew & has been grinding to get new music to the ears of Texas. 6 Shots allows fans to hear Tank stand alone with stellar production to accompany his brand of hip-hop. Check out 6 Shots the EP from Pacboi Tank and tell us what you think. - Drank Epidemic

Grind Life Films & Top Flight DJs Presents
Rhyme Scheme Rap Ft. Pacboi Tank Of LNS Crew
Tha Real Chino In The Mix - ThaRealChino.com

New video from Austin’s Pac Boi Tank titled One Deep. - CenTexHipHop.com

"Cheers to the life that we live.
it’s a war going on out here-better stay prepared.
‘Cause everywhere and anywhere it can go down, from my town to your town everybody livin’ wild
We see body after body out here in Travis County,
These cops killing brothers and we killing each other.."

From the LNS crew, Tank aka PacBoiTank has a new EP coming out on 10/28 called 6 Shots. “Cheers” is the first single and video from EP. You’ll hear verses from fellow Austin emcees Kydd, Cory Kendrix, Deezie Brown and Lil Milez as well as Philadelphia’s Asaad AKA Saudi Money. On his new EP, Tank describes his everyday struggle as an overtime worker balancing his touring life and fatherhood. Enjoy “Cheers” from PacBoiTank. $upport PacBoiTank at Bandcamp on 10/28. - Groove Loves Melody

The AAE CEO is gearing up his upcoming Enemy Of The Industry project. A pretty catchy record and that hasn’t been said about Check in a long time. Featuring TWeeze and PacBoi Tank - Sermons Domain

Fresh off his latest single, "It's Nothin" with Kyle Lee of San Antonio's 3rd Degree, Tank of the LNS Crew returns with new music produced by Scott Pace featuring ATX hiphop veterans Zeale & Phranchyze as well as native Oregonian Cory Kendrix. Cory is currently finishing up his album, "Ignorance," which will feature Kydd and Tank of LNS Crew, Slim Gravy of A.Dd+ & more. Tank (better known as Pacboi Tank) and Cory will have their next official show with Kydd Jones at Republic Live in Austin alongside A.Dd+, Yung Nation and the LOEGz for Red Bull Sound Select on February 13th. Tank will release a brand new video next week for his upcoming mixtape: "D.R.U.N.K." hosted by GoDJ Knowledge. - Fresh Prince ATX

Power House Media, in association with NVision Films & Grind Life Films, presents... TX Power House TV Cypher Pt. 3, Featuring: Lil J (LOEGz), PacBoi Tank (LNS Crew), Gift (East 35), K Paul (Nina Ross) & Big Dirty (P.I.E). Hosted By Austin's Favorite MC "Lil Mike," with GO DJ JB On The 1's & 2's. - Texas Hip Hop Spot

PacBoi Tank - Part of the LNS Crew (Leaders of the New Skool) is a Austin, TX based group of Musicians, Artist, Promoters and Entrepreneurs who have come together in support of each others independent rise to success #Lz - AustinHipHopReview.com

Cool down with this smooth, Austin jam by Tank and Cory Kendrix. It's interesting to hear artists continue to push the envelope in terms of crossing regional and genre lines. Take this track, for example, which combines twangy western guitar with smooth soul and vocal samples reminiscent of 1990's east coast hip-hop. To top it off, you'll hear rhyme schemes cadences that take you back to vintage Snoop Dogg classics. Similar to A$AP Rocky, the synthesis of these elements makes for a refreshing listen that's not easily attributable to any region. Music lovers will enjoy picking out different elements. Cory and Tank are looking to release their first collaborative project within the next week, as part of the LNS Crew. - Artistic Manifesto

Diggin around various internet points of interest to see what cool shit I might have missed, came across this obscure head nodder from Texas. - SteadyBloggin

Plenty of rappers say they’re dedicated to the hustle but, when you get down to it, relatively few are willing to put their lives on the line. On the lead single off his next studio album, Booth newcomer Kydd shows just how determined (and crazy) he is by sitting down with three homies for a rousing game of Russian Roulette. Here, Click Clack‘s pensive boardwork sets the mood as the Austin, Texas emcee, spits bars alongside LNS crewmates Tank (not to be confused with the R&B veteran) and Chicago staple GLC. Singer/songwriter Max Frost handles the hook. While Kydd’s next LP has yet to receive either a title or drop date, those who like what they’re hearing can keep it locked for the latest leading up to its arrival next month. - DJBooth

This past weekend the big homie Matt Sonzala and his company Pushermania threw a huge concert for Free Week in Austin featuring Killa Kyleon, Doughbeezy, The League Of Extraordinary G’z, Worldwide, VIP, Gerald G, Sertified, LNS Crew, and many many more. Ram from Optimo Radio was on the scene broadcasting live and here’s the whole concert from start to finish for yall to check out! - Tha Fixx

We heard our first teaser of Bay Area rapper Stunnaman's new project, Stunner, back in April when he appeared on Star Slinger's "Bad Bitches" with fellow Pack member Lil B. Since then, Stunna's been putting the EP together and sharing cuts like the SpaceGhostPurrp-produced "Blvck Luxury."

Stunner arrives today with a total of nine varied tracks from Stunna, who's also joined on here by Ethelwulf, Trouble Andrew, and Pacboitank Lns. You can stream the entire project below. - Complex Magazine

Leave it up to a Certified smoker “Sertified” to turn me on to a vid like this. Shit fuckin jams. #SMOKESUMBIOTCH - DiamondzNWood.com

From the rundown neighborhoods and communities where basketball is the only option, local hip hop artist Deezie FresH brings you the Hoop Dreams LP. He teams up with LNS Crew member and cousin Kydd Jones As they take you back to the 90s. The LP also features Worldwide, Wes Brooks, E.C, Young Row, L.A Beatz, Alimmo, Kj Hines along with his fellow LNS Crew Members Kydd, Cory Kendrix & Tank. If you are looking for real Texas hip-hop, then this is it. - LNS Crew Blog

Mixtape from Austin TX’s LNS Crew ft. Yelawolf, Pac Div, Skyzoo, GLC, A.Dd+ and more. - UGSMag

If you weren’t one of the “20,000" that packed the house at Red 7, you missed a hell of a show featuring ST 2 Lettaz aka Crooked Letter T (@2Lettaz) coming all the way down from Alabama, as well as Austin’s own Clemits, Pacboi Tank, Kydd (@kyDdLns) & Cory Kendrix (@CORYKENDRIX), with the latter three being of LNS Crew affliation.

So once again, luckily for you, WE (theSUPERLATIVE) were there simply to enjoy the show and bring you yet another Photo Recap. Enjoy. - theSUPERLATIVE

Austinite Deezie Fresh has released the visual for his new single inspired by the iconic Nike shoes and Professional athlete Bo Jackson.
- Shebloggin.com

This is the first single PacBoiTank has released since the release of his mixtape The Giveaway. The Austin MC links with Lil’ Milez of Pick Ya Poison and Philly emcee Asaad AKA Saudi Money for this drug & alcohol induced club hit. “Drunk As Fuck” will find a home on the upcoming 6 Shots EP, which will drop this summer and feature S.Dot of C.O.D & The LOEGz, Phranchyze, Zeale and LNS Crew members Deezie Brown, Cory Kendrix & Kydd Jones. - Straight Fresh

Austin's Pacboi Tank rides with Above All Entertainment labelmate Kydd on a tangent a lil left-of-center from the Texas norm. - Texas Rapps

Following his previous DJ Hella Yella-mixed tape, "The Giveaway" the born-and-raised in Austin, TX LNS Crew member Tank (better known as PacboiTank) returns with his new club/party record, "Drunk as F***" which features Lil Milez of Pick Ya Poison and 2013 Fader Fort artist, North Philadelphia emcee Asaad aka Saudi Money. His long overdue new project, the EP "6 Shots," is set to drop this summer and will also feature S.Dot of C.O.D & The LOEGz, Phranchyze, Zeale, fellow LNS Crew members Deezie Brown, Cory Kendrix, and Kydd Jones. This single was produced by Johnny Swindles. - The Deli Magazine

Even with a day job, PacBoi Tank knows that nothing can stop him from providing for his family. To him, it’s prime priority and he coasts in plenty of these scenarios as his 6 Shots EP proved last November. The haunting chords of “Fast Life”, an all Austin collaboration between he, League Of Extraordinary Gz member DoWrong and Cory Kendrix, push things in a manic direction. “I’m out here trying to eat right, fuck yours, I gotta feed my family at home,” the chorus wrings with bleak undertones. Stream “Fast Life” below. Both men will be part of the inaugural Weird City Hip Hop Festival on September 27th featuring Dilated Peoples, Jean Grae & Pharaohe Monch. - DayAndADream