5:40 is a hip-hop/rap group from Saline County, Arknansas. The members go by Nitrous and TreeHouse Mike. Being influenced by many different genres of music, including dark rap music, metal, and country. 5:40 has been making music professionally since 2010 recording at Joker Ent. with producer K.E.V. where they made their first E.P. called the Experiment. This rap group believes in creating only intelligent and intense music. 5:40 has won many music competitions and have performed multiple shows. This backwoods duo works hard and stays very professional when it comes to the music business, meeting more people who want to listen and understand the message they spread. Straight out the Boondocks of Saline County, Arkansas comes "5:40." Raw Power mixed with Southern Hospitality​. The hard, gritty sound of the ARK.