There are at least two artists with the name M-80 1. A punk band from Providence, Rhode Island (active from 2006 to present) 2. A Hip-Hop artist from Sacramento, CA (active from 2005 to present) 1. Based in Providence, Rhode Island, M-80 has maintained a reputation as a "must see" act, winning over a diverse fan base. Over the years, the band has racked up accolades and drawn big crowds as a headline act, as well as played with national acts.