T.I.M.E.

Music that is “completely new, completely original, truly different and uniquely captivating” is what you will find with T.I.M.E. – the duo of Tom Mattingly and Josh Garza, a.k.a. InSaNi-T and BiLe.

The group’s unique style and original sound – hip-hop, with a mix of soul and old school - comes from its unique members InSaNi-T and BiLe.

The group spent a productive 2010 summer working on new music and opening for legends such as TechN9NE, E-40 and Three 6 Mafia. Things were looking good until tragedy struck in October when BiLe, a construction worker by trade, was a victim of the Bi-State shooting spree.

With the support and prayers of family and friends, BiLe spent the past few months of the year rehabilitating from the injuries he sustained. InSaNi-T and YodaRoc, the group’s producer, recently spoke to WHPK 88.5 FM about the incident and updated the hip-hop community on what lies ahead.

T.I.M.E. will be headlining a benefit for victims of the Bi-State shootings on Sunday, January 9th at Gino’s Steakhouse, 1259 W. Joliet Street in Dyer. The all-ages event will include raffles, prizes, and free appetizers, along with beer and wine tasting. Minimum donation is $5 at the door.

Joining InSaNi-T and BiLe in this benefit will be Gerhart, Josh Tree, Old Wives Tails, Cochise Soulstar, Mr. Shapeless and Pig Philosophy. All proceeds will benefit the victims and their families. The duo is ready to get back on track to where they were headed before the October shooting. They are currently booking 2011 venues and eager to get back on stage.


T.I.M.E. (which stands for The Illest Mutha------- Ever) got to where they are with hard work and dedication. InSaNi-T and Bile, along with YodaRoc take care of everything themselves – book shows, promote, perform and even run sound.

“None of us grew up with a silver spoon or opportunities that fell into our lap,” InSaNi-T said. “We knew if we wanted something, we would have to go get it.”

InSaNi-T and BiLe both grew up in Dyer, and YodaRoc in Sauk Village. Public school wasn't for any of them and all three were home-schooled, growing up in the lower middle-class with a desire for better things, bigger stages and most of all – a love for hip-hop.

InSaNi-T and YodaRoc met in 2006, and the two hit it off immediately. YodaRoc produced over half of InSaNi-T's solo album. While he was writing and recording the album, InSaNi-T was introduced to BiLe, who instantly showed interest and promise in music.

“Through time, BiLe showed he had the ability and skill to rock the mic just as well as the rest of us,” InSaNi-T said. “Been doing it together ever since.”

They have appeared locally at clubs like Sopranos and Cavanaugh’s, and at big city venues like Subterranean in Chicago and the Rave in Milwaukee – which was one of the group’s most memorable shows.

“It was our first show in Milwaukee and we weren’t sure what to expect from the crowd. They weren’t showing the other performers much love,” recalled InSaNi-T.

T.I.M.E. took the stage and the crowd went crazy. “That’s when we knew we weren’t just a local sensation… we could transcend into other areas,” he said.

The pair has been influenced by a wide range of music genres, from hip-hop (Nas, Jedi Mind Tricks, 7L & Esoteric, Ill Bill, ICP) to classical (Beethoven and Bach) to rock. “Our rock influences include Pink Floyd, Boston, Steve Miller and Rush, and it’s not uncommon to hear some Miles Davis or John Coltrane around us,” added InSaNi-T.

While the Northwest Indiana music scene is heavily dominated by rock type bands, the duo hopes to book some more dates locally in the 2011. “We’re trying some to get into the college circuit now, but we’ll rock a mic anywhere they’re willing to have us,” said InSaNi-T. “We rarely turn down a show, always down to rock the mic, wherever, whenever.”

T.I.M.E. will play at Ball State in February for a benefit for Riley Children’s Hospital and is booking into the new year through its management team at ClockWork Studios.

The group has a very unique logo – an hourglass flanked with wings. InSaNi-T came up with the design after a group collaboration.

“We love clocks and hour glasses…time is the one constant in this world,” said InSaNi-T. “With ClockWork Studios, our gears are always running, trying to get where we need to be.”

T.I.M.E.’s official website - www.clockworkstudios.net – contains a wealth of information about the group, along with clips of its music. You can also find out more about T.I.M.E. at the following sites: http://www.facebook.com/pages/TIME/310877705049 - NWI ENTERTAINER MAGAZINE

"A song is a mini time machine that allows you to drift back to the moment where you got the girl, you laughed until you cried or you played air guitar without conviction because the solo is just that good. T.I.M.E. is a local group that combines hip hop with an alternative sound while never forgetting the classics. This group stays true to their love of music, the lyrics and the sense of being in the now. It is crucial to remember what a song is about. The structure of the beats. The meaning of the lyrics. The uncontrollable feeling that takes over the body every time even the first few cords play. This is what music is about and that is the message that T.I.M.E. tries to carry with them where ever they go. Love what you do and do it to your fullest ability. A T.I.M.E. experience fuses music with the energy of the people creating something quite unforgettable, something timeless." - Meghan Payne - The Chronicle, Purdue University Calumet