857 has been played on NTS in shows including Lost Control, featured first on 21 April 2018. Songs played include Telephonic Power.

857 is a Long Island, NY based, racially diverse, multi-talented act that promotes "innovative hip-hop" for fans of "real hip-hop". You know, the hip-hop fans who can't stand the usual garbage you hear on the radio or see on TV. The group's sound is about as diverse as their racial background, ranging from party anthems, self awareness, roleplaying, storytelling, personal reflection, etc.

Yep, there's something for everyone and when they feel like it, they're even versatile enough to blend their music with rock, reggae, R&B, pop, spoken word and techno influences. Many of those ideas are featured on the site, others are currently in the works. But the bottom line is, I shouldn't have to tell you that 857's music is the quintessential missing ingredient that's necessary for hip-hop's revival and evolution….I'll do better…by letting the music do the talking…