起源故事
The Cypher Society exists as a space where real lyricists meet, compete, and thrive. Deeply coded lyrics ciphered and performed by MC's from all walks of life. From Hip-Hop pioneers to enthusiasts and real fans, we live to decipher the meaning behind metaphors and to peel back the layers of true artistry. It goes without saying, the name has a double meaning.
Uniting people through Hip-Hop music is a key element in our mission. From the constant influx of artists voicing their truth and honing their craft amongst one another, to the conscious listeners, existing and potential fans, and to the masses, mindlessly scrolling through feeds. TCS bridges the gaps between entertainment and education, between culture and craft. We hope that no matter what place you are in, we are able to reach you by way of this art form, and break through the isolating barriers of today's world.
Empowerment is engrained in this movement. The Cypher Society challenges every artist to demonstrate consistency and strive for improvement. The energy and collective effort is undeniable. Complacency has no place here. Through this relentless process we reinforce the grit that shapes our perspective as artists, keeping that day one mentality and doing everything it takes to bring art to the forefront of our lives. This is empowerment. Progressing through chapters when we feel we have nothing to add to the page yet we write on it anyways. Witnessing MC's in peak form demolishing the very ground we stand on, and allowing that to fuel us. Standing beside greatness, rather than avoiding it to maintain the illusive, inflated sense of uniqueness that many artists suffer from. Accepting the extraordinary talents that can't be ignored, and drawing inspiration from those moments of fear and inadequacy. Moving the needle and taking your craft to an untouched atmosphere, when nobody is asking or expecting you to. Rolling the dice on that one rhyme scheme or metaphor that only few notice. Inventing new characters in a verse or dropping references that will go over heads for years to come. This is empowerment.
This brings us to the final piece of the mission statement. Celebration of the craft. This is paramount to all that comes before it in the mission statement. In fact, it is this very action that manifests unification and empowerment. The industry wants you to be consumed with everything except the art. Promotion, marketing, performance rights, networking, features, opening acts, interviews, the list goes on... While all of these have objective importance from a business standpoint, they can't replace the music. Creation is sacred, the side quests hold no flame to it. While the entire internet reminds you of everything I just listed at nauseam, we celebrate creation. TCS has become like home to many for this reason if nothing else. Consistent, hungry artists who come back because they found a place that reminds us all of why we do this. In this ever-changing artistic landscape with stubborn roots wrapped around identity, self-esteem, pride, and spirit; we celebrate.
This path forward is through uncharted territory. We admire all who came before us. There are those who have poured their heart and soul into hip-hop through organizing or participating in cyphers. It is true that our values may align to some degree in specific areas of what we do. However, The Cypher Society is a bit different. The plan is to carry the message on a global scale and wherever this goes, it started right here Michigan. TCS has never been centralized in one city but we continue to pay homage to the homes of Hip-Hop that have had irrefutable impact on the culture. We do this while intentionally expanding that impact - allowing it to be sourced from different pockets of the planet, introducing novel corners of creation.
起源故事
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 former 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. He 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.
暗網工作室
Dark Web Studios 由 Ian Totton 創立並經營，他被稱為 OZ 1Hunnit，是一位多才多藝的藝術家、紋身師和音訊工程師，他的創作成果深深紮根於 2010 年代初期的數位地下世界。工作室的名字直接受到暗網的啟發，暗網是網路的一個隱藏角落，在 OZ 的藝術和個人發展的關鍵時刻，它讓 OZ 著迷。他對那個時代的次文化的沉浸——受到他對網路黑市、不斷發展的毒品法和數位匿名性的觀察的推動——塑造了工作室的身份和使命，即探索藝術、技術和反叛的交匯點。
2010 年代初，在大量研究化學品湧入美國期間，OZ 逐漸成熟，當時新型精神活性物質可以透過絲路等暗網市場上的私人供應商廣泛獲得。 1986 年的《聯邦類似物法案》旨在將化學性質與管制藥物相似的物質定為犯罪，但隨著這些市場利用法律漏洞，該法案面臨新的挑戰。 2012 年，《管制物質法》修正案《合成藥物濫用預防法》擴大了 DEA 的權限，將範圍擴大到針對合成藥物，包括許多研究化學品。這項立法轉變加強了監管，並迫使供應商更深入地進入暗網的加密網絡，例如 Tor 的 .onion 網站。 OZ 以一個好奇的觀察者的身份探索著這個世界，他對暗網的雙重性質感到震驚——它既是非法貿易的避風港，又是數位自由的象徵。
當 OZ 繪製蜘蛛草圖時，暗網工作室的想法逐漸成形，蜘蛛的圖案與網絡複雜而陰暗的結構產生了共鳴。蜘蛛成為他對暗網的複雜性和誘惑力的迷戀的隱喻。作為一名紋身藝術家，OZ 的紋身圖案呼應了這種美學，將勇氣與象徵性圖像融為一體。他作為藝術家和音訊工程師的工作，創造了身臨其境的音景，反映了他年輕時遇到的顛覆性能量。暗網的匿名性、風險和創新文化成為 OZ 展示其藝術的鏡頭，從而創建了暗網工作室。
OZ 在 2010 年代初期的經歷，從見證絲路的興衰（2011-2013 年）到不斷變化的法律格局，塑造了他的世界觀。暗網及其市場和論壇代表著一個測試邊界的前沿——OZ 的精神體現在他的工作室作品中。 《暗網工作室》證明了他將個人觀察、藝術技巧和文化批判融入獨特視角的能力，捕捉了由蜘蛛、陰影和反叛定義的數位時代的混亂精神。
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芒西 13 歲開始說唱。 2009 年，他組建了 Magic Music 樂隊，最終與 Tyro、Auzzie、Smaulz 和 OZ 建立了聯繫。 2014 年，Muncy 和 OZ 合併陣營，成立了饒舌聯盟 Metroit。芒西 (Muncy) 在 2015 年龐蒂亞克 (Pontiac) 車展上遇到了喬伊·基斯 (Joey Keys)，繼續與 OZ 一起組建集體，並將 Metroit 擴展到 20 多名 MC。他們在當地留下了自己的印記，同時在 Datpiff 和 Soundcloud 上發布混音帶以確保數位足跡。到 2016-2017 年，法律糾紛、藥物成癮和個人困境使他們的合作活動暫停。
2022 年末，芒西 (Muncy) 在他的家鄉重新組建了 Metroit 樂隊，舉辦了一場名為《Commere Show》的演出，儘管分開多年，但樂隊成員仍然互相陪伴。 2022年初，Oz 1Hunnit創立了Dark Web Studios。 2023 年 8 月，Muncy 創立了 Cypher Society，將世界各地的藝術家聯繫起來，共同推動抒情藝術的發展。