Eroc, Optimus, and DJ Flip met in Boston and united to form The Foundation in 2001.

With origins in Puerto Rico, Liberia, and the Philippines, their cultural diversity as well as their experiences growing up in Boston influenced their music, and they are committed to addressing issues of injustice and oppression while entertaining crowds with hot beats and relevant lyrics.

The Foundation has performed for crowds of 30 to 30,000, sharing the stage with KRS-One, Pharoah Monch, Dead Prez, Michael Franti/Spearhead, EDO G, Medusa, Supernatural, Billy Bragg, Akrobatik, Mr. LIF and Amiri Baraka.

Internationally The Foundation has performed in Canada, England, France, Cuba, Bahamas, South Africa, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Israel and Palestine, and in cities across North East United States including New York City, Philadelphia, Boston and Providence.