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BenFlowz returns with his highly anticipated sophomore set "Tomorrow: The Hip-Hop Renaissance." In this coming of age project BenFlowz deals with the angst of young adulthood while paying homage to the old school era by interweaving classic elements of underground hip-hop with the radio-friendly soundscape of today. Superbly entertaining from start to finish, BenFlowz captivates the listener over 18 original, well-constructed songs filled with spectacular wordplay, incredible lyricism, and a dynamic delivery backed by solid production both in-house and from a handful of producers worldwide. This project further reaffirms his commitment to the hip-hop movement while continuing to display his vast range and unmatched artistic ability as an emerging artist in the music industry.
At 21, BenFlowz displays a youthful energy while wielding a concentrated ambition. Though he currently lives in the San Francisco Bay Area and attends one of the most prestigious art institutions in the country his story begins in the Midwest. Since his early years in Toledo, OH he has been training himself in preparation for this project. As a creator he has been active since before he can remember, and as a musician his odyssey began at the age of 8 when he began receiving formal piano instructions. This early musical training gave him new insight into the sonic field that would later aid his development as an both an MC and producer.
The young BenFlowz began recording demos in his bedroom at the age of 12, and by 13 he was distributing them at local malls, in schools, and in the streets- not to mention establishing a presence on the burgeoning Internet music scene. Frustrated with his inability to meet quality artists looking to build he became a one-man-army, teaching himself how to produce and relentlessly sharpening his craft. While collaborating with the more seasoned artist DraMatiQue on his solo disc Will I Rize (2001) he became a member of a growing musical squadron known as Trauma Unit. Through countless sessions, BenFlowz, by then 15, produced three pivotal bodies of work; The most pertinent of these being his first full-length solo project in 2002 Symptoms of Systematic Control. This albums release, paired with his growing experience as a musical performer, led to a stronger, more determined artist, which became evident as his work pace increased. Since 2003 he has plowed through three additional bodies of work as a duo/group with DraMatiQue, done studio work with a number of local artists, and relentlessly refined his skills as evident in his upcoming solo release Tomorrow: The Hip-Hop Renaissance.
As Tomorrow draws closer towards today, and the current chapter of Hip-Hop comes to a close BenFlowz looks ahead to the future. No longer amused by the meaningless wars waged between defenders of the old-school and new-school, underground and commercial he has coined the term True-School Hip-Hop in description of his music. His unique approach to rhyme delivery, varying subject matters, and conscious messages create a style unlike any other on the mic. Quietly, he challenges current world affairs through his enigmatic racial composition, his diverse background, and sometimes directly through his against the grain mentality, and outspoken lyrical content.
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Whuts good, check this out SHYHEIM presents The BOTTOM UP in "Staten Island" (produced by M7) Look out for M7's new project "NYC:the 5 boroughs" (CD/DVD)(LIMITED EDITION only available on Myspace) coming soon....BLESS
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Click the link below to download the new joint, "Superman Ain't My Name" from the upcoming House of M album, "The Alternate Reality of" for FREE!!! Album coming this August!!!
The long time of wait is over. Howie Like It // Eurostreetz presents the first official Eurostreetz Album, wich pass thru as a Sampler Series and drops June, 26th. Its distributed digital by http://www.finetunes.net . The Sampler will be also available at iTunes, Napster, Musicload, Aol-Music and a couple or more plattforms
To fulfill the name of the Sampler “Global Tactics” we invite beside the Eurostreetz Team (Prince Negaafellaga, Howie Do, Amir, Massey…) a couple of international acts form France, Italy, England, Spain, Poland and the USA. The feature list contains legends like Lil Flip, 40 Cal / Dipset, Eurogang (S.A.S , Villain, Pak-Man), Tha Riot Squad (Cau2G$, Bynoe, Chinx Drugz), A-Million / Dipset / Taliban / A.S.M.G, Star Crimes / Taliban and Sat from Fonky Family. The album contains awell a couple of Newcomer Acts like Slick Watts and Toolez wich give Global Tactics Volume 1 a successful variety.
All beats are an exclusive production of the Eurostreetz Producer Team Howie Like it (Spintec, Denny The Cool, Many Beats) and the Eurostreetz new signing FullKlip from Canada.
Thanks for the Mochi Love Pop Icon Michael Jackson passed away recently. It makes me think of how weird this music business really is. It is a very strange place indeed. Many have been asking for this remix. So I put it up here as a free download. Enjoy. xoxo mochi
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What's good BenFlowz its the kid Bravo showin your page some love and sending a message to everybody to check out my new e.p. called "The Bravonator The Legend Of Frank Aarron" its on my page for free download but if you don't wanna travel that far heres the link thanx hope all is well peace.