Local Corner: RU Buzz

You probably know I.O.U. from their Rutgers-related track, "RU State of Mind", that was put on blast around a year ago. Since then, Izee, Buck and Chuck have incessantly been working. This past summer they released their mixtape, B.O.M.B.S, which they're currently promoting. It can be downloaded, free of charge, off their website.

Last Saturday, the creative trio did what they do best — vigorously worked. They began their day with an energetic performance at Brighton Bar in Long Branch, N.J., in hopes of achieving a spot to perform at Six Flags Great Adventure's Fright Fest. With much success, I.O.U. gained admittance into the competition's semi-finals. But that wasn't it for the industrious musicians. Immediately after their set at Brighton Bar, they trekked out to Deerpark, N.Y., to make their mark in yet another competition.

I.O.U.'s second performance of the day was at the Tanger Outlets in Deerpark, N.Y. This time, their goal was to obtain an opening-act slot for hip-hop group, The Far East Movement. They submitted their music video for their compelling track, "Bottled Emotions", around a month ago — the video was one of 500 submissions and made its way to one of the top three slots in the competition. The incredible placement practically forced them to put on a live performance. In front of a crowd of 400, Izee and Buck proved they were worthy of obtaining the honor of opening for The Far East Movement — they won the competition and ultimately walked away from the weekend with two impressive feats.

You can see I.O.U. open for The Far East Movement on Saturday, Sept. 17th at the Tanger Outlets in Deerpark, N.Y. For more information on this performance and to keep updated with Inside Our Universe's musical activity go to insideoutunvierse.com.

Or follow them on twitter:

@izeeIOU

@buckIOU

@charlesIOU