K.Y. Stand up vol 1 is the first of many projects produced,recorded,mixed,and mastered by mars! It features combinations of wordplay vs swagger,and boast a sound,and depth that most indie artist don't have! Sound placement and instrument placement,as well as arrangement,makes any record produced by Mars a hit! Mixing some of yesterdays music,and mixing techniques with today's technology,and song writing power that is almost forgotten about, Mars,and the K.Y. Stand up movement are changing music as we know it!!!! In one word music produced,or written by Mars is "energetic" and can be felt through the lyrics,and the mix! With powerful production from two of Louisville's best producers, Kelmo k,and Casino make up 98% of the music on this cd!! both producers bring a special personality to each song in a very musical way! Flawliss brings a female flavor never heard before,with wordplay and intense energy that most male rappers strive for!! Calaco brings a east coast style into a downsouth mood,going past the point of just being an artist he also was a consultant,and assistant engineer! Dominique Lee and Aleander Da Great are representing for the under 25 age group,with a young style of today's music,but without the trending loss of real lyrics! last but not least Omar Gunz is a all around mic monster! hook writer song writer,and former battle rapper he can step to any track and bless it with his unique skill set!! These talents combined have made for the best compilation of talent from 1 city in a while!!!