The Gritz Band is more of an eclectic super-group than your average hip-hop band. Known by some as Erykah Badu’s band. Founded by Band Leader RC WIlliams in 2004, the group is made up of a diverse mix of Grammy winning/nominated musicians from across Texas and whose repertoire includes, R&B, Hip-Hop, and Soul Music. RC “Rceeezy” Williams, keyboards/Vocals; Cleon Edwards, Drums; TaRon Lockett, percussion; Braylon “Brother B” Lacy, bass; Claudia Melton, vocals; and Jah Born, MPC (drum machine) ; Evan Knight, Sax; Mike Brooks, sax. RC has worked with many artists, Erykah Badu, Snoop Lion, Prince, Jill Scott, Queen Latifah, The Roots, Bootsy Collins, Pharell Williams, Mos Def, and Common, Talib Kweli, Dead Prez, Dwele, Raheem Devaughn, Bilal, Roy Ayers, Roy Hargrove, just to name a few. As well as being a touring musician, Williams has also received multiple GRAMMY® nominations for producing and writing. RC and The Gritz are currently working on their sophomore album. Their first album "PAY YOUR TAB" featured Snoop, Raheem DeVaughn, AD.d + and Ms. Erykah Badu. RC is also a core member of Erykah Badu’s electronic production group, the Cannabinoids. With these duties he also tours with Ms. Badu as the musical director for her legendary live show.