God, Jesus Christ (Isa al Mesih) & the Holy Spirit( as my divine inspiration), 5th(5), The Basket Case (upright bass), drums, rhymes/ lyrics (God breathed),boom bap production, God given creativity & iomos marad.
Influences
GOD (Isa al Masih)
My Mom
Grandma
Grandpa
Aunt Chris
Pastor Stacy Jones (UJ)
Pastor Phil Jackson
Daniel Hill (My Pastor)
Ravi Zacharius
A.W. Tozer
Watchman Nee
Sizwe
Blax
Fifth
James Yancey (J-Dilla)RIP
John Coltrane
Cab Calloway
Miles Davis
Thelonius Monk
Ahmad Jamaal
Lateef Yusef
Herbie Hancock
Gil Scott Heron
Dizzy Gilespi
Louis Armstrong (Cheese Cake)
Cab Calloway
Tito Puentes
Ramsey Lewis
Billy Holiday
Pearl Baily
Nina Simone
Ella Fitzgerald
Lena Horne
Nancy Wilson
Peter Tosh
Bob Marley (The Great)
Beenie Man
Fela Kuti
Femi Kuti
Krs-One
Pete Rock
De La Soul
Large Professor
Diamond D
Evil D
Kev Brown
Tribe Called Quest
Jungle Brothers
Black Sheep
Common
Mos Def
The Roots
BCC
There is virtually no such thing as "one-of-a-kind" in hip-hop. An art form that once prided itself on ingenuity seems to have reached its creative limits.
Enter IOMOS MARAD (pronounced "eye-yo-mahz" "mu-rod").
IOMOS found his musical niche the hard way...by rocking shows in Chicago's over-crowded underground hip-hop scene. However, what clearly sets him apart from the pack in Chicago and the world is his ability to play the drums and rhyme, simultaneously.
IOMOS began to take the big city underground circuits by storm in the 1990s. Touring nation-wide from NY to LA, he mesmerized audiences by kicking clever, poetic freestyles while delivering crisp strikes on the kick and the snare. Over the years he has acquired a reputation of stealing the show while heading up various renowned rap acts.
Ultimately he hooked up with the All Natural Inc. label in December of 1998, and within one month of meeting, IOMOS and capital D recorded IOMOS' debut single "Deep Rooted." I-O's momentum was just beginning, soon thereafter he appeared on All Natural's club-friendly single "Elements of Style." This was then followed up by IOMOS' second single "L.I.F.E. (Living in Foul Environments)," As shown on the first song on IOMOS' full-length album "Deep Rooted" (released September 9, 2003 on All Natural Inc.). This album equipped with 16 banging tracks, was ranked ..4 in the Chicago Sun-times Notes From the Underground national review in December 03.
Kicking flows in a seemingly effortless and natural cadence, IOMOS places his signature on every song on which he rhymes. An individual in the truest sense of the word, I-O was raised in Chicago's infamous "Wild Hundreds' by his mother. On the song "Show & Prove," I-O pays deserving homage to his mother & to the positive example she provided. The activist, God-fearing spirit instilled in IOMOS shines through on a number of his songs, but never more brightly than on "Each One, Teach One," his banging single that preceded I-O's debut album. IOMOS is eager to use his rhyming ability to speak the truth about God, Family, and Integrity, as he knows it.
Both in terms of his artistic and personal life, IOMOS effectively uses solitude to reflect on self and the world around him. The result is a seasoned artist and individual who embodies much of hip-hop's best attributes...creativity, uniqueness, perseverance and flavor. Standing 6' 3" IOMOS casts a long shadow both literally and figuratively. He walks tall through the worlds gritty streets to the beat of a different drum...his own.
All-to-often what is touted as the next big thing is no more than a rehash of the old. However, in his ability to defy and remake 'laws' governing talent and creativity...and in the simultaneous performance of a singularly original act...IOMOS MARAD single-handedly breathes life into a dying art form. Listen and Learn. the simultaneous performance of a singularly original act...IOMOS MARAD single-handedly breathes life into a dying art form. Listen and Learn.
Personal Statement
IOMOS MARAD is an acronym that stands for Infinite Options Manifesting One Solution and Massive Abundant Rhymes Always Directing. My first encounter with the musical expression of hip-hop was just to get exposure and to become a star like 95% of rappers of today. But as a human being you grow physically, mentally, & most importantly spiritually and as I grew my motives for doing this musical _expression changed. I decided that as a Master of Ceremonies (MC), GOD could use me to inform, teach, and guide listeners of all ages. I believe its very important to show young people that there is more to being a "rapper" than being a pimp, a hustler, or a gangster. My campaign resounds the fact that I do not advocate any of these characteristics or growing stereotypes. This is what separates me from my creative counterparts. My purpose lies in the promotion of truth, and the exposure of deception. In a world where the music industry is invited to numb our moral sense of social responsibility, I entertain my audience by appealing to the often- untapped consciousness.
I find that people love to think of, listen to, and learn from good music - a powerful ministry.
IOMOS MARAD
What up man, I've had requests to make this classic MP3 friendly and I remembered I have one of your trax on it so I figured I would hit you up with this link. PEACE
Wassup IOMOS MARAD? Mixtape Mondays Hip Hop, RnB Open Mic Event Now paying artists on a weekly basis Every Monday at Exodus II 3477 N Clark St. Chicago 9 pm Sign Up - the list goes quick $5 to rock or not all night long Artists please bring your own music on CD Metromix pick for "Best Urban Music Networking Party in the Midwest" A&Rs, Managers, and Record Exec's are always in the building ..
Silent auditions all month long to perform at Darkroom's e-event June 23rd and at Chicago's African Fest, Labor Day Weekend. Further questions call AwoL 312-399-2695
Life is a gift, What you do with it is a talent. Some People live their entire life never quite finding their nitch. I hope that doesn't become u. Sometimes we get off track, but azz long azz u have breath in yo body it's never 2 late 2 get back on. Don't let the HATAS get 2 u.NEVER let'em C U sweat. U have 2 learn 2 accept a hata exactly 4 what he or she is; a HATA! Az 4 me, I use Hatas 2 my advantage 2 keep my addrenaline goin. I try my best everyday 2 let a hata c how good his or her life could B if he or she was ME. Hatas Hate because they get frustrated when they take a look @ yo life & compare it 2 theirs. They get mad because they know they don't have the motivation or ability 2 do what u do. If u readin this i hope u ain't a hata, but if U R a HATA i guess u can't help it, it's jus in yo nature." Let the HATAS HATE and let the LOVERS LOVE".
Shalom & Blessings. Just wanted to come thru and express our appreciation for you being a friend. Don’t be a stranger to the page. Seek YaHWeH on EVERYTHING, and Keep Yahushua first in all that you do.
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Wassup IOMOS MARAD? the movement is back for good.. Mixtape Mondays Hip Hop, Soul Open Mic Event Now paying artists on a weekly basis Every Monday at Exodus II 3477 N Clark St. Chicago 9 pm Sign Up $5 to rock or not all night long Artists please bring your own music on CD A&Rs, Managers, and Record Exec's are always in the building Congrats to the Dutch Boys, we'll see you at the Darkroom e-event! Darkroom is located 2210 W Chicago Ave Further questions call AwoL 312-399-2695 ..
I MISS MY YOUNGER BROTHA IOMOS... SORRY I COULDNT DELIVER THAT VERSE I PROMISED. STILL WORKING OUT THE ALBUM. THE MOST HIGH JUST BLESSED ME WITH AN OPPORTUNITY FOR FREE LAB TIME SO IM GOIN IN HARD NEXT WEEK. I WILL GET AT YOU WHEN I RETURN. GUIDANCE -YOUR BROTHA ALWAYS, AKBAR
hey its ya gurl infinity juz droppin bye to say hi stay fresh,stay sleek, and maybe one day ill have sum friends that u would wanna meet,theyre coo,theyre tite, and n 1 nite yall can be on the next flight,where eva you wanna go, just make sure when ya rap you make em say OOOOH,that was tite,that was tite,im bout to get off ur page so have a gud nite!! lol just joshin wit ya(short lil rap.lol) how ya been my close friend??
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