Downset are a hardcore band from Los Angeles. The band's original moniker was Social Justice. They began as a straight up hardcore punk band, and released their debut album, Unity Is Strength, in 1989 and the EP I Refuse to Lose under this name with a different line up in 1992. They were known as being one of the first hardcore bands to incorporate hip hop and funk influences into their music.In 1992, Social Justice (1987–92) changed their name to Downset, and toured with the likes of Biohazard, Pantera and Dog Eat Dog.
