New York has always been a fertile land for artists with change on their minds. The Bronx alone has produced some of the most influential and revolutionary hip-hop artists ever, hence its title, "the birthplace of hip-hop." Raised in the South Bronx, North Star, Mad Dog, and Dr. Dust of Division X know first-hand who and what their music represents. Formed in 2001, Division X is known for their live performances and extensive touring of the United States and Latin America. Unlike many contemporary hip-hop artists that claim to be community-minded, progressive, or conscious, the South Bronx trio has genuine entitlement. "We all work servicing our community," emcee North Star says of the group's 9 to 5's, which range from social work mentoring youth and new fathers in the Bronx to the healing and medical fields. "It's our truth." With North Star's candid flows and almost brutal, self-ascribed "heart of the Bronx lyrics," Division X's hip-hop is "a reflection of what we live and what we live through." Largely focusing on and celebrating the Afro-Latino Caribbean experience the trio shares in common, the group recognizes that it is bigger than New York and the United States. it is a global collective understanding.