War & Peace

War & Peace formed in Los Angeles in the early 2000s around Ryan Mendez and Ryan Amirault, who met through a shared interest in hip-hop. They started with a mixtape called 'The Beginning' and built a following with live shows. Their 2005 debut album included 'Believe In Yourself,' which became their best-known track.

Their music sometimes addressed social issues, which led to some friction. In 2007, a festival canceled their set over lyrics about police brutality, drawing attention from fans and others. They kept releasing albums like 'The Peace Treaty' and 'The Sexy Album,' and worked with artists including Nas and Lauryn Hill.

Songs like 'Aproveite o Dia' and 'Love Has No Color' show their range across hip-hop, rock, and soul influences. The band's lineup has mostly stayed Mendez and Amirault with various collaborators. They haven't put out new material in a while, but their earlier work still gets played.