<Tr> <Th> Associated acts </Th> <Td> The Telefones Lithium X-Mas Bill Evans </Td> </Tr> <P> Mark Griffin (born 1957), better known as MC 900 Ft . Jesus, is an American classically trained musician turned rapper and experimental musician . MC 900 Ft . Jesus' music is influenced by hip hop, incorporating many sound samples . </P> <P> The son of an army officer, Griffin moved around quite a bit before settling in Dallas, Texas in 1979 . Griffin studied the trumpet and has a BA in Music from Morehead State University as well as an advanced degree in music from North Texas State University . Before becoming MC 900 Ft . Jesus, Griffin played in local Dallas bands The Telefones and Lithium X-Mas . </P> <P> Hell with the Lid Off (1990) was Griffin's first full - length release for MC 900 Ft . Jesus as well as the first time Griffin had appeared on a major record label . Featuring DJ Zero (Patrick Rollins) and the single "Truth is Out of Style" which gained a cult following . </P>

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