Eastern Sunz


Eastern Sunz is a hip hop duo from Portland, Oregon, known for "intellectual hip hop" that often focuses on political, social, and environmental issues. They have released a number of albums, and in 2012 won the John Lennon Songwriting Contest and International Songwriting Contest for lyrics on their EP Filthy Hippie Music. Their fifth album Corroded Utopia features Promoe and Smoke.

Members

;Current
  • Aaron "Courage" Harris - MC
  • Travis "TravisT" Taylor - MC, DJ

Awards and nominations

YearAwardNominated workCategoryResult
2010The Independent Music AwardsEastern Sunz, Corroded UtopiaRap/Hip Hop Album of the YearWon
2012John Lennon Songwriting ContestEastern Sunz, Filthy Hippie MusicBest Rap SongWon
2012Eco Arts AwardsEastern Sunz, Filthy Hippie MusicGrand PrizeWon
2020International Songwriting CompetitionEastern Sunz, Not EnoughRap/Hip HopNominated
2020The Independent Music AwardsEastern Sunz, Fuel for a Fool's ErrandRap/Hip Hop Album of the YearNominated