A Philadelphia native, Akil Dasan is best known for effortlessly combining
intelligent lyricism, soulful singing, and vocal percussion with virtuosic musicianship.
Here are a few highlights from the past couple of years.
2005
* Top 5 finalist on UPN's Road to Stardom with Missy Elliott
* Wrote, Produced and Performed a Song for MTV2/Urbanworld Film Festival
commercial
2006
* Recorded with London-based band, Us3, for their 5th album "Schizophonic"
* Toured Europe with Us3 (Poland, Russia, England, Belgium, Spain, Italy,
Germany, Czech Republic & Holland)
* Featured in an article in Billboard Magazine promoting his talent as a
rising star
* Featured in a Billboard Underground Live Music Showcase on July 26th in
NYC
* Received glowing review of single "The Jawn" in Sept 2nd issue of
Billboard
* Featured in Volkswagen Podcast for 2006 International Auto Show
* Wrote Music for Air France
* Provided Guitar and Beatbox accompaniment for Kevin Michael
(Downtown/Atlantic)
* Performed w/Kevin Michael for executives at iTunes, Google, Fox, Atlantic
Records,)
Warner Music Group, Crispin Porter & Bogusky, Oxygen Media and a
private show for Wyclef Jean
* Recorded again with Us3 for their 6th album as yet Untitled which will be
released early 2007
2007
* Featured in online video interview/performance for Billboard Magazine
(http://billboard.com/bbcom/video/underground_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=100
3538029)
* Starring in independent musical / stage production called The Male Ego
* Writing music for The History of the Word a play being directed by actor
Joe Morton (Terminator 2, Speed, Ali)
*Touring with US3 (Finland, Norway, etc.)
*Touring/promo with Kevin Michael (Maroon 5 Tour, Lily Allen Tour, Lollapalooza, France, Germany, Switzerland, Norway, Sweden, United Kingdom, etc.)
You can find Akil Dasan walking the streets of Harlem, a guitar slung over his shoulder, his face hidden in a hoody. Making his living in the schools, in festivals overseas, in the clubs, and wandering the planet with his guitar, a beat and an arsenal of stories. A b-boy-poet-producer-musician, Akil embodies virtually every significant musical movement from the early 1920's until now. Combined with a freestyle ability that he has honed everyday since freshman year of high school, Akil legitimately bridges the gap between musician and MC.
After graduating from Central High School in Philadelphia, Akil got a scholarship to study music and creative writing at Columbia University and has performed everywhere from New York City, LA, Chicago, Detroit, Miami, Las Vegas, Reno, Aspen, Houston, Austin, San Francisco, Portland, Boston, Virginia Beach, Prague, Moscow, St. Petersburg, Milan, La Caruna, Madrid, Warsaw, Japan, Paris, Zurich, Stockholm, Oslo, Munich, Berlin, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane to London, including tapings for MTV, ABC, UPN and BET. He's been featured in magazines such as Marie Claire, Billboard worked with top producers like Dallas Austin, Missy Elliott, Mark Ronson, Geoff Wilkenson (Us3), Josh Deutsch and shared the stage with major acts including Blackalicious, Tom Folds, The Fun Loving Criminals, The Roots, Maroon 5, Lupe Fiasco, Little Brother, MIA, Kevin Michael, The Hives, Lily Allen and the Black Eyed Peas.
If you want to find out what Akil's music is all about, you'll just have to hear it for yourself...
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There is currently a search for two types of bands for record label consideration.
*** Note: PLEASE IDENTIFY IF YOU ARE IN GROUP 1 OR 2 IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR RESPONSE. Emails are being reviewed by different representatives.
1. A Pop/Rock/Commercial band with female lead. Band must consist of 2 guitars (Prefer both guitar players to be of lead caliber. However, one lead and one rhythm is acceptable), keyboard/piano, bass, and drums. Lead vocal, followed by backing vocals, in that order, is a plus as it relates to other members of the group. Average age of the band cannot exceed 28 years of age.
* Group must have an outstanding lead vocalist. ** Musicianship throughout the entire band must be very strong. *** Group cannot currently be under any contract of any type that is related to the music industry.
2. A Modern Rock band with male lead. Must be a complete band but there are no prerequisites as it relates to the make up of the band. Average age of the band cannot exceed 23 years of age.
* Group must have an outstanding lead vocalist. ** Musicianship throughout the entire band must be very strong. *** Group cannot currently be under any contract of any type that is related to the music industry.
XXX - If you meet the minimum qualifications as described above. Email a link for your MySpace Page and if applicable, a link for your website to: recordingartistsearch@gmail.com
Only send one email with your links. Due to the volume of responses normally received for these types of opportunities. After review of your material, you will only be contacted if there is an interest in attending one of your shows by a label representative. As such please to not send any follow up emails regarding selections. If you were not contacted back, there was not an interest.
Thank You.
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Hey Akil, It's me (S.J.); I know I usually chat with you on Facebook but I just wanted to come by and show your MySpace page some love too.... Keep up the good work Akil!! The Crowd Rocks!! Continued success and God Bless!!!
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I hope you have a good weekend! If you are in the Philadelphia area on August 11th, I have a show at North Star Bar on 27th and Poplar Sts. Message me if you need tickets. I hope all is well!
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