Us Muziq

In the summer of 2000, SUNY Potsdam held their annual orientation for their incoming freshmen class. Aaron Ford, a Buffalo native, patiently sat in the registration office listening to his Walkman as the other freshmen socialized.  This would be the first meeting of his "Rap Partner in Crime." Gary Pray, a New York City native born in Virginia,came into the office to sign in.  The two exchanged words and the rest was history.
    Ford and Pray have been inseparable ever since. Even when Pray left school for a year and returned in 2003, the duo kept in contact. Roger "Boss Berg" Ousley was also a student enrolled in the school and friend
to the pair.  "I knew the both of them for a while before we even knew each other rapped.  We were just cool as friends 1st and foremost” said Ford.  The guys would sometimes make music for fun in the early days not even considering the possibilities.  Ousley saw the potential and contacted his brother, super producer Vinny Idol, who provided the Group with beats before they had even made a name for themselves.
    With the guidance of Ousley, Ford and Pray formed the ”Usual Suspectz" The group would become known as "U.S. Music". U.S. pronounced "Us" was an expression they used meaning "what's mine is yours."  Ford took on the alias "O.Z" and Pray would be called "Gray."  The Group uses Versatility as their driving force. Being from different areas they have been influenced by many different genres of music. "I believe that's the key to longevity because times are always changing. So you never know what kind of song you may hear from US."
    Over the years the two have stocked their catalog even being miles apart.  O.Z. began recording with up and coming producers Killa Trackz and Y.H. of DA ZOMBEEZ.  Gray went into producing beats as well as recording with longtime friend Roamy of Beat-mining productions.  In 2007, the group changed their name to “U.S. MUZIQ” representing the evolution and progress of their music.  They have since reunited and began performing to show their talents.  US MUZIQ THE MOVEMENT!to the pair.  "I knew the both of them for a while before we even knew each other rapped.  We were just cool as friends 1st and foremost” said Ford.  The guys would sometimes make music for fun in the early days not even considering the possibilities.  Ousley saw the potential and contacted his brother, super producer Vinny Idol, who provided the Group with beats before they had even made a name for themselves.
    With the guidance of Ousley, Ford and Pray formed the ”Usual Suspectz" The group would become known as "U.S. Music". U.S. pronounced "Us" was an expression they used meaning "what's mine is yours."  Ford took on the alias "O.Z" and Pray would be called "Gray."  The Group uses Versatility as their driving force. Being from different areas they have been influenced by many different genres of music. "I believe that's the key to longevity because times are always changing. So you never know what kind of song you may hear from US."
    Over the years the two have stocked their catalog even being miles apart.  O.Z. began recording with up and coming producers Killa Trackz and Y.H. of DA ZOMBEEZ.  Gray went into producing beats as well as recording with longtime friend Roamy of Beat-mining productions.  In 2007, the group changed their name to “U.S. MUZIQ” representing the evolution and progress of their music.  They have since reunited and began performing to show their talents.  US MUZIQ THE MOVEMENT!