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The Cypher Society was founded by Logan Muncy, a rapper, songwriter and musician from Commerce, MI, whose passion for hip-hop cyphers birthed a movement dedicated to lyrical excellence. Inspired by his experiences with Mission Underground (World Emcee) in 2015 and 2022, and 107.5 Detroit Radio’s Friday Night Cyphers in 2019 (hosted by DJBJ "Mr. 3525)—where Muncy won 10 consecutive lobby battles (week 160-169) to become a core member and secure his spot on the airwaves—Muncy sought to recreate the sense of fellowship and brotherhood he found in those spaces. When the 107.5 cyphers ended abruptly, Muncy channeled that longing into a new vision: a platform for artists to sharpen their skills, showcase their bars, and connect through the art of lyricism.
The idea resurfaced in 2022 after Muncy threw a hometown show in Commerce, featuring local artists and original collaborators like Auzzie, Oz 1Hunnit, Smaulz, TyroAudio, and Joey Keys. TyroAudio produced the beat that started it all—a cypher for the show’s artists. From there, Muncy envisioned continuous cyphers every two weeks, uniting his longtime rap affiliates and good friends to create something bigger. This marked the birth of
The Cypher Society.
Muncy envisioned continuous cyphers every two weeks, bringing together his fellow rap crew to build something greater. He saw a gap in the current landscape of Hip-Hop, filled with watered down rap lacking lyrical depth, unable to expand consciousness or provoke thought, and believed this platform was what hip-hop needed.
The Cypher Society became a space for the mastery of wordplay and hidden meanings, like complex double entendres and cultural references. Muncy knew it was possible, having seen comparable platforms thrive, confident in the talent around him, and determined to develop the skills and dedicate the time to make it a reality.
Muncy, as the founder, creative director, driving force, and executive producer organizes the cyphers, solely manages the platform, and has excelled in video production to deliver the high-quality content that defines The Cypher Society’s videos, bringing his vision to life. What began as Muncy’s personal mission soon became a shared vision, as original members like Auzzie, Oz 1Hunnit, Smaulz, TyroAudio, Joey Keys, Black Koncept and the many featured artists that follow embraced the idea, contributing their talents and energy to help the movement flourish while staying true to its focus on lyrical excellence. Chapters I–V were filmed on an iPhone 13 Pro in a vertical, live-recorded style inspired by underground movements like The Punchline Academy, featuring a single artist rapping in the control room at Dark Web Studios. Chapter VI introduced the group-style format, encapsulating the true spirit of cyphers historically with a modern twist. Verses pre-recorded with videos shot afterward, laying the foundation for the formula used to this day. By Chapter XI, Muncy upgraded his equipment, blending iPhone and camera footage, and by Chapter XII, transitioned fully to a Sony camera for a polished look, with Chapter XIII and beyond continuing this standard.
Founder of Dark Web Studios and Pass the Mic, Oz 1Hunnit plays a vital role in The Cypher Society, bringing his extensive experience as a skilled audio engineer from building and operating several studios over the years to host and engineer many of the cyphers to this day; recording dozens of artists in a single session, arranging 20+ minute tracks and mixing on the fly. This set him apart from many in the profession while providing a home base early on for the movement to grow. Muncy and Oz’s complementary strengths enable fast turnarounds that keep up with the rapid-paced workflow of the cyphers, a pace monumental to the momentum of the movement. At its core, The Cypher Society’s mission is to bring people together through Hip-Hop, empower artists in the process, and above all else celebrate the craft. While The Cypher Society has fostered a sense of community, with artists like the original members and frequent contributors earning jerseys for their dedication, the mission has always been to give lyricists a stage to bring their best bars and elevate their craft.
Auzzie, an original member, stepped up by investing in camera equipment and first assisted with visuals on Chapter XXII. His contributions have been immense, rising to a fellow lead videographer in recent chapters. While Muncy handles all of the visual edits, Auzzie’s support behind the lens has elevated the production quality, reflecting his dedication to the movement’s growth.
To date, The Cypher Society has featured 85 artists across all chapters, from originals to new talents, each bringing their unique flavor to The Cypher Society. Among them, many have embraced the vision, showing up to rap with passion, leading to bigger turnouts and longer cyphers. Muncy’s vision continues to drive us, creating a space where lyricism thrives, and every cypher is a chance to decipher the art of hip-hop.
duhu gidan yanar gizo Studios
Dark Web Studios an kafa shi kuma yana sarrafa shi ta Ian Totton, wanda aka sani da OZ 1Hunnit, mai zane-zane da yawa, mai zane-zane, da injiniyan sauti wanda kayan aikin sa ke da tushe sosai a cikin ƙasan dijital na farkon 2010s. Sunan ɗakin studio yana jawo wahayi kai tsaye daga gidan yanar gizo mai duhu, ɓoyayyun ɓangarorin intanit wanda ya burge OZ a lokacin wani muhimmin lokaci a cikin juyin halittar sa na fasaha da na sirri. Nutsar da ya yi a cikin ƙananan al'adu na zamanin-wanda ya haifar da abubuwan da ya lura na kasuwannin baƙar fata na kan layi, haɓaka dokokin miyagun ƙwayoyi, da kuma rashin sani na dijital - ya tsara ainihin ɗakin studio da manufa don gano hanyar haɗin fasaha, fasaha, da tawaye.
A farkon 2010s, OZ ya girma a lokacin da yawan sinadarai na bincike suka mamaye Amurka, lokacin da sabbin abubuwa masu cutarwa suka yi yawa ta hanyar dillalai masu zaman kansu a kasuwannin yanar gizo masu duhu kamar Silk Road. Dokar Analogue ta Tarayya ta 1986, wacce aka ƙera don aikata laifukan abubuwa masu kama da magungunan da ake sarrafawa, sun fuskanci sabbin ƙalubale yayin da waɗannan kasuwanni ke amfani da lamunin doka. A cikin 2012, Dokar Rigakafin Cin Hanci da Magungunan Magungunan Magunguna, gyare-gyare ga Dokar Kayayyakin Abubuwan Kulawa, ta faɗaɗa ikon DEA don kai hari kan magungunan roba, gami da yawancin sinadarai na bincike. Wannan sauye-sauye na majalisa ya ƙarfafa ƙa'idodi kuma ya kori dillalai zurfafa cikin rufaffen cibiyoyin sadarwar yanar gizo masu duhu, kamar rukunin yanar gizo na Tor's .onion. OZ, kewaya wannan duniyar a matsayin ɗan kallo, duhun gidan yanar gizo mai dual yanayi ya buge shi-dukansu matabbarar haramtacciyar fatauci da alamar 'yanci na dijital.
Ra'ayin Duhun Gidan Yanar Gizon Yanar Gizon Yana haskakawa yayin da OZ ke zana gizo-gizo, abin da ya dace da rikitaccen tsarin gidan yanar gizo, inuwa. gizo-gizo ya zama abin kwatance don sha'awar sa game da sarƙaƙƙiyar duhu da ruɗani. A matsayin mai zanen tattoo, OZ ya yi tawada masu ƙira waɗanda suka yi daidai da wannan ƙaya, suna haɗawa da ƙoƙon hoto tare da hoto na alama. Ayyukansa a matsayin mai zane da kuma injiniyan sauti, ƙera ra'ayoyin sauti masu ban sha'awa, sun nuna irin ƙarfin da ya ci karo da shi a lokacin ƙuruciyarsa. Al'adun gidan yanar gizo mai duhu na rashin sanin suna, haɗari, da ƙirƙira sun zama ruwan tabarau ta hanyar da OZ ya ƙaddamar da fasaharsa, yana yin Duhun Gidan Yanar Gizon Yanar Gizo.
Abubuwan da OZ ya samu a farkon 2010s, daga shaida hawan Silk Road da faɗuwar (2011-2013) zuwa yanayin yanayin shari'a, ya sanar da ra'ayinsa na duniya. Gidan yanar gizo mai duhu, tare da kasuwanninsa da wuraren taro, yana wakiltar iyaka inda aka gwada iyakoki - ethos OZ wanda aka nuna a cikin kayan aikin studio. Duhun Gidan Yanar Gizon Yanar Gizo yana tsaye a matsayin shaida ga ikonsa na saƙa ido na sirri, fasaha na fasaha, da kuma sukar al'adu cikin hangen nesa guda ɗaya, yana ɗaukar ruhin zamanin dijital da gizo-gizo, inuwa, da tawaye suka ayyana.
haɗin gwiwa
Muncy ya fara rapping yana da shekaru 13. A cikin 2009, ya kafa Magic Music, daga ƙarshe ya haɗa tare da Tyro, Auzzie, Smaulz, da OZ. A cikin 2014, Muncy da OZ sun haɗu da sansanonin su don kafa Metroit, haɗin gwiwar rap. Muncy ya sadu da Joey Keys a wani wasan kwaikwayo na Pontiac na 2015, yana ci gaba da gina haɗin gwiwa tare da OZ da fadada Metroit zuwa 20+ MCs. Sun sanya alamar su a cikin yanayin gida, duk yayin da suke zubar da cakuduwar datpiff da Soundcloud don tabbatar da sawun dijital. By 2016-2017, hargitsi na shari'a, jaraba, da gwagwarmaya na sirri sun dakatar da ayyukan haɗin gwiwa.
A ƙarshen 2022, Muncy ya sake haɗuwa da Metroit don wasan kwaikwayo a garinsa, The Comere Show, duk da shekarun baya, ma'aikatan sun nuna wa juna. A farkon 2022, Oz 1Hunnit ya kafa Dark Web Studios. A watan Agusta 2023, Muncy ya kafa The Cypher Society, yana haɗa masu fasaha daga ko'ina cikin taswira don fitar da waƙoƙi.