High Poet Society started out with Mike and Dane, 2 highschool juniors writing iffy battle raps on lined paper in spanish class. Later, it involved recording such smash hits as "Nod Ya Head To This" and "Running" with a computer microphone at Mikes house. Eventually with a little money and some creativity, both Mike Brannon (Now Mic-B) and Dane McLain (Now emcee Lain) discovered fruity loops and studio equipment. About a month later, Raph began coming to sessions, started writing and fell right into place. Their first show was on May 22, 2003 at the Livingston Bandshell. The reception was greater than expected, pushing the three's creative minds to work harder. Soon they all graduated, and Mic and Lain left for college... in different places... it was at a hall Open Mic Night where Raph and Mic met their soon-to-be Two Handed Taskforce, DJ AG... hailing from Vermont, AG brought with him the power of producer John Madson, and the East Coast feel of Vermont. Such was born... VerMontana Hip-Hop. As the weeks passed, new emcees stepped as they heard of the HPS. StC, MC CowboyHat, and D4N4 were all hopefuls... but in the end, the HPS was ready to welcome Absurd with open arms. Dropping his first tracks in dorm rooms on an 8-track, and on voicemail, Absurd quickly proved his undeniable talent. Here lies the High Poet Society.