PUNCHING BAG is a two man show, Askari and Jahsy from Pomona, California. They were friends from middle school that drifted apart after attending different high schools. Six years later, they reconnected in 2021 through music. February 23, 2024, the duo officially released their first song, “GROUP 1987”. Four months later, EMPIRE signed their debut EP, “GYM RAT” which is a refreshing 16 minute, no skip, self-produced, raw body of work. Since then, PB has opened shows for Flatbush Zombies, Danny Brown and Igwe Aka. They were recently featured on Pigeon & Planes "Artist To Watch 2025" list, PUNCHING BAG has a lot in store for rest of the year.