Upsurt is a Bulgarian rap-band found in the beginning of 1996 by childhood friends Itso Hazarta( The Gambler), Butch, Bat(Big Bro) Ventsi and Panchev. Their first records were recorded in Sudibula studio in January 1996. After a while, Shlevi Panchev left the band and only three members remained. They have released four albums so far.