beats and rhymes:
mos def, talib kweli, blackstar, saul williams, the twin poets, digable planets, kanye, michael franti, dead prez, RJD2, and many more...
composition:
radiohead, grateful dead, phish, mmw, pole, prefuse, mary lorson (and madder rose), niko case, the heptones, and many more...
christophari, flowin' fresh on the scene from upstate New York, produces oldskool-flavored beats that bounce to your ear and move your soul.
Like many talented musicians christophari barely remembers a time without knowing music. As a boy, he fell in love when he stumbled upon the out of tune piano in his grandparent's basement. By age 8, christo was using his Apple IIe computer to compose music, "a computer is a complex instrument" he notes.
christophari reps today's DIY culture by recording and producing his own beats ("doin' it fo' tha love, yo."). He hears music where others hear only noise or silence. Dragon is his Chinese power animal.
discography
"c beats vol. 2" (2006) intricate and heavy like the times.
"elements" (2002) a departure from beat-making into timeless meditative ambiance. Heavily influenced by Pole. Each track on the cd was inspired by one of the 5 elements; earth, water, wood, fire, metal.
"c beats vol. 1" (2001) an instant hit amongst select freestyle artists in philly, pa. inspired from jam/cypher sessions during "man day" in Ithaca, NY during the winter of 2001. Most of the tracks are freely available at cbeats.com. This collection of beats casts oldskool themes in an upbeat newskool light. Invite your friends!
videography
"The P-Robe Syndrome" (2005) - music by dot|Mental, thanks Tywho. A tribute to Paul Robeson.
"Going Shopping" (2000) - music by Thievery Corporation. A video taking a close look at american consumerism.
haven't seen you in a while. definately would like to see you. perhaps you'll consider coming out to korova on sunday night?! it would be very nice to see you...
