The musical influences and artist that contribute to the group's unique sound can be traced back to the days of old to our present day and time. With this open mindedness the unit showcases it's uncontested form of live Hip-Hop.
"Feva In Da FunkHouse" is a eight piece band composed of a group of multi-talented musicians, MCs, and a soulful songstress.
The band features Larry"Animal"Belton Jr. providing the heartbeat on the drums. He adds an impeccable style that messes hip-hop with jazz and gospel influenced sound that provides " Da Feva" with a unique sound like no other. Animal has been playing drums most of his life (15+ years) and has toured throughout the U.S. and overseas displaying his talents. He does nothing less than a phenomenal job of giving his band mates the blueprint it needs to creat a special project.
On bass is Malcolm2001 who also brings a wealth of experience to the band. Mal has played and toured the nation with many groups and has performed various genres of music including punk rock, bluegrass, funk, and metal. The influences of these styles allow for a distinctive hip-hop sound that makes listeners take notice.
Providing flavor on the guitar is Anthony"Maurice" Singleton. As a person who has appeared on albums that have sold over 500,000 copies and one who has toured the nation, he displays seasoned and heart stopping skills on the guitar. Nothing short of a showman on stage, he doesn't lose a note on the "ax" even when he amazes an audience with his ability to play his guitar behind his back.
On the"sprinkle boards" which it is properly nicknamed because of the various purposes served is Wes Marsh. Wes Marsh uses his expertise as a hip-hop producer in giving the band the proper percussions, keyboard chords, and other background sounds that adds the small intangibles for a worthy musical product.
Now for the introduction of the MCs and songstress: lead vocals are precisely handled by front man Magilla a.k.a Versed. He revolutionizes the art of MCing with his socially consious, intellectual lyricism fused with the street laced smoothness he woos the ladies with. He captures the audience immediately when he grabs the microphone and the crowd is bound to be captivated by the rhymes verbalized by this MC. He pairs up with the dynamic duo "Street Kin" who's the epitome of how a two-man group is supposed to "get down." The group is made up of L.B. a.k.a Xclusive and J.R. a.k.a. Infinity.
Xclusive is an intellect/poet that shoots off mind-boggling metaphors and analogies describing the trials and tribulations of being black male in todays's society. His cleverness at street prose likens him to a modern day, hip-hop Langston Hughes. Not to mention, to perfect his craft he's always up for any rap battle brought his way.
Infinity is a silky-voiced MC whose lyrics speak way beyond his years, with his ability to vocalize the most rugged, street core lyrics without watering down the content or glorifying senseless violence, his words paint a cinematic picture that's as entertaining as they come. He also encompasses a flow style that is nothing short of flawless. Remember the name Infinity.
Last, but definately not least is the First Lady of the camp, Mz. Bebe London. Bebe adds soulful, sultry, melodious, vocals that create an urban appeal for listeners. She deviates from the bubble gum sound that surrounds mainstream radio, but instead possesses spine tingling vocal range reminiscent of legendary songbirds like Chaka Khan, Roberta Flack, and Aretha Franklin, but with a hip-hop, urban soul appeal. She's toured the country with numerous bands and has served up lead vocals for established artist such as platinum selling producer/songwriter Robert Brookins.
With all of these elements in place. "Feva in Da FunkHouse" takes hip-hop back to its roots by making "feel good music." All music is replayed live reditions of songs from "The Cloud 9 Lounge" album. No gimmicks are involved. The band stimulates satisfaction for hip-hop consumers and aims to leave listeners something to vibe to, but also with something to think about. Hip-Hop Nationalism!!! Word!!!
This Sunday the 21st, from 5pm till 12am, Industry Standard Productions brings your favorite body rockers: DJ Katz, Black Magik, Danny Woods, Dansin, Diego Valle & Thomas the Funk Train will lay down the finest in Electro & House.
Ten Reasons why you should come to this: 10. You know you don't have anything better to do. 09. We funkier than BootsyCollins runnin laps around a laundromat. 08. We Bussin like RT, even the flier knows it. 07. J Leake + Novakane & aLVouDou, + Riz = A Mighty Fine Show. 06. You betta ask Somebody. 05. You spend 5Bucks at Starbucks twice Daily. You should give that to somebody you know. 04. And Like. Us. You're probably nodding your head right now agreeing with me like, I like this fool. 03. Support your local Artists! This is what it's about. What it comes from. This is Real Shit! 4Real. Seriously. 02. I told you before You didnt hear me. Lettuce get your Ear like you Makin a Salad in your Head. 01. We're tryn to show this place how we get down so HipHop can get More of the love it deserves in the 916!
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There's a lot of talent in SAC. We have the ability to start our Renaissance.
All you gotta do, is come to this shit.
-aL VouDou
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