Shuttermindz is an american rap group from San Francisco, California. The group consist of Papa_Da_Rapper & VelvetTheReaper. "Papa" aka Adam Nemzer got into drums at an early age, influenced by both of his parents whom were always performing and recording music. "Velvet" aka Emanuel White was also born into a musical family with his step dad being a producer for def jam records. The dynamic duo met in middle school where they would spend hours on end writing and perfecting their now known style that is Shuttermindz. Some musical influences: Prince, Michael Jackson, Metallica, Wutang clan, Shaka Khan, A Tribe Called Quest, The Ghetto Boys, EA Ski, Ludacris, Nappy roots, Field mob, Nas, Tupac, Biggie ...................................and way to many to list.