On May 17, 2019, rap trio Injury Reserve released their self-titled debut album via Seneca Village/Loma Vista. It's the culmination of years of hard work and independent grind, and is a hugely important moment in the group's career so far. This is the story of how the album was made according to the people who worked on it. As told to Dylan “CineMasai” Green.

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The Players:

Kyambo “Hip-Hop” Joshua: Founder of Loma Vista’s Seneca Village label

Parker Corey: Producer, Injury Reserve

Stepa J. Groggs: Vocalist, Injury Reserve

Ritchie With A T: Vocalist/producer, Injury Reserve

Nick Herbert: Manager, Injury Reserve

Matt Kaplan: Photographer

Patrick Driscoll: Photgrapher

Andy: Vocalist/producer, Pro Teens

Tony Velour: Vocalist

Melikxyz: Producer/mixing engineer

Will Hasty: Production manager

Jeff Ellis: Mixing engineer