Familia. A group banded together by tradition, lineage, characteristics, occupation or origin. In the volatile and unpredictable path of life, sometimes all there really is at the end of the day is family.

Entourages and crews appear and dismantle faster than wildfire, but only a strong unit can withstand the fickle and tumultuous road of this business of entertainment. Almost like the pages out of some epic storybook, five determined men united after battling injustice, poverty, incarceration, death and everything in between. As an ensemble, they again faced tragedy with the murder of one of their own, but just like a true squadron, this Dipset offspring triumphed over the insurmountable odds steadily stacked against them.

Here to resurrect the raw, nitty gritty definition of hip-hop are the untouchables: Jim Jones, Chink Santana,Mel Matrix, NOE and Freekey Zekey. Welcome to the Byrd Gang. And right they are. After the undeniable chart reign of Jim Jones We Fly High last year, Byrd Gang is gearing up for the similar takeover of the industry. Slated for a June release, their self-titled debut gives a glimpse into the lyrical genius and colorful lives of these band of five. On the heels of his success with Hustler's P.O.M.E , a new clothing line, documentary, reality show, independent film and a solo artist deal, 31-year-old Jones is the quintessential leader of this literal army.

TRACK LIST

1. I'm the Man - Jim Jones, Mel Matrix, Noe Ecken
2. Mobbin' - Mel Matrix, Noe Ecken, , Sandman, Juelz Santana
3. Only 17 - Jim Jones, Mel Matrix, Stack Bundles
4. Blashphemy - Jim Jones, Mel Matrix, , Sen, Stack Bundles
5. Money Right - Jim Jones, Noe Ecken, , Sen
6. Throwin' Bg's - Noe Ecken, , Sandman, Chink Santana
7. She So Gangsta/Freakin You - Jim Jones, Noe Ecken, Oshy, Chink Santana
8. Splash - Jim Jones, Noe Ecken, Chink Santana, Juelz Santana
9. Hustle - Jim Jones, Noe Ecken
10. Oopsy Daisy - Jim Jones, Mel Matrix, Noe Ecken
11. Heartbreak - Hell Rell, , Jim Jones, Noe Ecken
12. Byrdgang Money - Jim Jones, Mel Matrix, Noe Ecken
13. Gizzang - Jim Jones, Chink Santana
14. We Flying - Jim Jones, Mel Matrix, Noe Ecken
15. So Cold - Jim Jones, , Sandman, Chink Santana

LABEL: Asylum
RELEASE: July 1, 2008

As an added (exclusive) bonus, the purchase of Byrdgang's new album "M.O.B. - The Album" lands you a FREE mixtape courtesy of MixUnit and DJ EFX. Hosted by Jim Jones personally, this "Got Jim?" mixtape features classic verses, tracks and remixes from Jim Jones. It's yours FREE when you buy Byrdgang's new album.