Codefendants

The seeds of Codefendants were sown in a unique act of solidarity. Get Dead vocalist Sam King's graffiti crew, driven by a shared passion for helping others, used their talents to raise funds for incarcerated folk rapper Ceschi Ramos. Years later, fate intervened, bringing them together at the iconic Gilman Street Project in Berkeley. A mutual love for hip-hop, punk rock, graffiti, and the hustle cemented their bond, setting the stage for something extraordinary.

Codefendants, defying easy categorization, emerged from a desire to create music unlike anything else. They enlisted the legendary Fat Mike, both as producer and musician, to help them bring their vision to life, resulting in a genre-bending album they call "Crime Wave."

Since their 2023 debut, Codefendants have collaborated with an eclectic mix of artists, including Death Row founder The DOC, N8NOFACE, 2Mex, Angelo from Fishbone, and Stacey Dee from Bad Cop / Bad Cop. Their live performances have seen them share the stage with an impressive roster of punk bands, culminating in a momentous opening slot for Avenged Sevenfold at the LA Forum.

While Ramos and King are the core of Codefendants, they often find themselves backed by the vibrant energy of Venezuelan art punk heroes Zeta or King's own band, Get Dead. This dynamic fusion of talent and experience creates a truly unique sonic experience, reflecting the band's unwavering commitment to pushing boundaries and defying expectations.