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Fakta **Downset.** (originally called **Social Justice**) is an American Rap Metal band from Los Angeles, California. The band's music blends Hip Hop, Funk, Hardcore Punk and Heavy Metal with *'socially aware lyrics'.*

In 1994 **Downset.** began gaining popularity in Europe after touring there with *Biohazard* and *Dog Eat Dog* followed by a tour with *Pantera* and *The Almighty* later that year. The band is regarded as a noteworthy influence on the then-nascent Nu Metal and Rap Metal subgenres. In addition to headlining the second stage at Ozzfest in 1997, **Downset.** toured with prominent bands such as *Linkin Park, Pantera, Slayer, Metallica, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Korn, Snoop Dogg, Testament* and *Anthrax.*