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Big Ben Hillman the Professor of FUNK
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Member Since9/30/2005
Band Websitehttp://www.rj3.net/bigbenhillman
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album coverBIG BEN HILLMAN THE PROFESSOR OF FUNK: "I'm Sorry" EP

Funky neo-soul with a jazzy hip-hop vibe, and just a touch of down-home blues. Ill rhymes, slick vocals and phat beats: real soul music is back.

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album coverBIG BEN HILLMAN THE PROFESSOR OF FUNK PRESENTS THE ROYAL FAMILY: It Must Have Been the Music

Urban dance music with a funky beat, jazzy instrumentation, and soulful vocals.

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InfluencesStevie Wonder, Herbie Hancock, Quincy Jones, Marvin Gaye, Roger Troutman, Funkadelic, Roy Ayers, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Slave, LL Cool J, Public Enemy, Run DMC, A Tribe Called Quest, James Brown, Grover Washington, Jr., George Benson, Richard Tee, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Thelonious Monk, Earth Wind and Fire, Bob James, Rod Temperton, Kashif, Arif Mardin, Berry Gordy, etc.
Sounds LikeFunky-ass neo-soul with some serious hip-hop flavor to it. Grooves that sound like they were sampled from an old soul record, yet are completely fresh and original. It's the funky rhythms of James Brown and Funkadelic mixed with some slick jazz keyboards and rich harmonies of classic Motown, intricate rhymes and lyrical melodies, all set to a dope, dancable modern beat. George Clinton meets George Duke meets Kanye West!
Record LabelBroken Buddha Records
Type of LabelIndie


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   About Big Ben Hillman the Professor of FUNK
"LOOK AT ME" - Big Ben Hillman the Professor of FUNK feat. Meyer Statham, directed by Chris Hillman (c)2008 RJ3 Productions/Hillman Films ..
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Add to My Profile | More Videos *******************************************************Born in Boston, Hillman got his start as a drummer, playing in local bands throughout his teens and early twenties. He would eventually learn to play the keyboards as his desire to write and arrange his own music grew stronger. He attended the University of Massachusetts at Lowell, where he studied both percussion and keyboards, and majored in music composition. Upon graduating, Hillman would cut his teeth on Boston's hard-core funk scene, playing with some of the biggest names in local music, such as Blacksnake, The Boston Horns, saxophonist Sam Kininger and hip hop artist D-Tension. He also has shared the stage with some of the biggest names in hip hop, including Method Man and Ghostface Killa from the Wu Tang Clan. "Margaritaville" - Playing Djembe with Jimmy Buffett on New Year's Eve in St Barth's

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Mimi

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Aug 16 2010 5:46 PM

Hello Ben,
I hope your week is a sweet one!


Sending hugs,

Mimi


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Aug 5 2010 4:46 PM

Thanx for adding.. hope you have a successful & prosperous week! Peace & blessings to u & yourz..
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Mimi

Mimi F



Aug 3 2010 1:36 PM

Hello Ben,

It was lovely talking to you this weekend. I hope your week is a beautiful one. God bless you.

Hugs,
Mimi
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Jul 20 2010 3:27 PM

Hey there, loving your work! Keep it up! S*
Mimi

Mimi F



Jul 13 2010 3:31 PM

Hola Ben

Como estas?

Abrazos y Saludos,

Mimi
Mimi

Mimi F



Jul 8 2010 12:38 PM

The sun shines a little brighter when the Professor of Funk stops by and says hello. Hello back at you. Have a wonderful day. God bless.

Mimi
Niccarjese

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Jul 6 2010 3:43 PM


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Dora

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Jun 23 2010 2:09 PM

Thanks for the add!
BigCutieJacki

BigCutieJacki



Jun 21 2010 4:39 AM

Showin' some LOVE!!!!! Miss ya! When are you playing 'round here?
M a r i a n a

M a r i a n a



Jun 3 2010 2:15 PM

Hi Whats Up ??

Mimi

Mimi F



May 29 2010 10:11 PM

.....y gracias a ti, Ben. *abrazo*
Mimi

Mimi F



May 28 2010 8:56 PM

Welcome. Only speaking the truth.   Have a wonderful weekend.
Christopher Pitts

Christopher Pitts



Mar 17 2010 5:45 PM

I sure like what you do. All you need is sax now!
Catherine Duc

Catherine Duc



Mar 16 2010 4:19 PM

Hi Ben
Thanks for the invitation and enjoy your weekend :)

Niccarjese

Niccarjese



Feb 24 2010 4:54 PM

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Richard Harris

Richard Harris



Feb 22 2010 4:59 PM

Big Ben Hillman the Professor of FUNK,

Just checking in with you my friend and hoping you are well!

TODAY'S THOUGHT IS ABOUT DREAMS ...

"DREAM as if you'll live forever...

LIVE AS IF YOU'LL DIE TODAY"

~ James Dean

MAY WE MAKE THE MOST OF EACH DAY OF OUR LIVES!

Please stay in touch from time to time and let me know how you are!

Please give my music a listen and let me know what you think!

Your friend,

Richard

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Sol

Sol



Feb 9 2010 10:33 PM

big ups! look forward to crossin paths again and spreadin good music
peace
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Feb 2 2010 6:02 PM

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Mimi

Mimi F



Jan 27 2010 1:45 AM

Hello Ben.

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Crystina Maez

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Jan 8 2010 8:25 PM

Are you free to make choices? Challenge yourself...and always remember what you want.
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Jan 8 2010 8:25 PM

Happy New Years Ben!
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Dec 29 2009 4:57 PM

Have a happy holiday season!  Blessings in 2010!
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