Everyone and everything I've encountered, but as far as memorable artists go, (In no particular order);
2Pac, Salvador Dali, Scarface, AZ, Nas, Aesop Rock, Talib Kweli, KRS-One, Common Sense, Biggie, Wu, Bone Thugs, the rest of the Lost Souljaz Family, Redman, Immortal Technique, Em, Jay-Z, all the Marley's, Puff (As a producer, not a beatmaker, a PRODUCER), Timbaland (As a PRODUCER), DJ Quik, Dre, Snoop, J Prince, Akinyele, Frank Cutlas, J Cardim, Edo, Outkast, Ill Al Scratch, Special Ed, Mad Lion, Smoothe da Hustla, Smiley, Nine, Atmosphere, The Skitz, St. Da Squad, 50, Banks, Metallica, Chilli Peppers, alot of 80' rock and soft rock, 90's techno/trip hop (Don't know the artists), Papa Roach, Mary J, Jodeci, Aaliyah, Mi'chelle (Death Row), TLC, Brownstone, Nine Inch Nails, Sound Garden, Keith Sweat, Bounty Killer, Born Jamericans, Mr. Vegas, damn, mannnnnnn, I'ma have to leave it at that for now.
Sounds Like
Music. Something beyond rap. Poetic hip-hop. Intensity. All life, no gimmicks. A mix of all of the artists mentioned above. Yup.
Check out the official website at http://www.asnhiphop.com or http://www.soulonabeat.com AND COP ASN'S "MADE FOR THIS" NOW ON iTUNES OR UGHH.COM!!!
Meet A.S.N. This Boston-born, Brookline-raised MC has been grinding on over time, breaking barriers and climbing the ladder in his no-holds-barred approach to Hip-Hop. Twenty-five year old A.S.N., started rapping before the age of twelve, selling his 80 minute cassette tapes for $5 in grade school. Producing beats by his Freshman year in high-school. Though he’s just popping on the scene now, one can’t accurately call this man ‘new’.
Unfortunately, his music wasn’t immediately the first priority in his life. After years of being in and out of the court system finally landed A.S.N. in Middlesex County House of Correction (Billerica, MA) for nearly nine months in April of 2005, ASN finally got the wake up call and discipline he needed. Taken away from his family (Two sons at the time. He now has three), he realized it was now or never. Either cut the bad habits or end up in and out of jail your whole life.
"I was in jail listening to the radio and hearing cats I grew up rapping with on the local radio stations. Meanwhile the people I ended up hanging out with were either in rehab or jail. The ones who weren't probably should have been. That snapped me out of it. I came home and had a whole new mentality…but beyond that, I‘m glad I went through the things I did. Having grown up in a good neighborhood, then hanging out with the people I did really let me see two different sides of the world. It gave me a better perspective."
Since his release in December or 2006, ASN’s music has been featured on mix-tapes alongside artists such as Jay Z, Kanye West, Lil Wayne and many others. His inspirational song "Eyes on the Prize" (Formerly titled "If You Want It") will be used in the upcoming Vin Diesel movie-based video-game "Wheelman". His song ‘Look Beyond Your Eyes’, featuring Boston Hip Hop veteran Edo G, is being featured on the Peace Boston album (a national anti-violence Hip Hop movement in response to Boston‘s rapidly increasing murder and crime rates). Both radio and club DJs have spun ASN records. Not just across the US, but across the world.
In addition to the progress with his recordings, ASN has also worked with internationally-known artists such as The GZA/Genius, Raekwon and Killah Priest of The Wu-Tang Clan, Freeway of Jay-Z's Rocafella Records, The Clipse, Noreaga (N.O.R.E. of Capone-N-Noreaga), AZ, Smif N Wessun, Immortal Technique, Special Teamz, Henny of Boot Camp Click's OGC (Originoo Gun Clappaz), Tragedy Khadafi, Made Men, Akrobatik, Krumbsnatcha and countless other Boston acts. He has participated in and won many freestyle battles and performed in countless shows through-out the New England area.
His Latest project, "Made For This", features artists that both Underground Hip-Hop fans and the commercial listeners can all appreciate. The smash, Number 2 US hit/lead-single "Road to Success" featuring AZ, plus countless bangers featuring artists such as DJ Khaled, Smif N Wessun, Vakero and many of Boston's hottest up and coming artists, including Lee Wilson, Bre (of Smo Money Entertainment) and Nancia, all pitch in to make this CD one of the most varied, yet well-centered, hip hop albums ever. The live Rock n Roll instrumentation on the title track "Made For This", makes sure the listener knows that they are in for something different. Something great. From the Reggatone smash "When They Like", featuring Dominican Republic Reggaetone Super-Star, Vakero, to the heart-felt poetry on "Ghetto Dad’ and "Intertwined", ASN proves he has all of the bases covered. Club songs, street anthems…you name it.
Hit after hit, verse after verse, line after line, ASN is pure quality with no filler. A rare breed in any genre of music, or any walk of life. Tight beats, a broad spectrum of subject matter, intelligent lyrics and an agile flow show that A.S.N. has progressed very far in his own evolution, musically, physically and mentally. Say good-bye to filler lines and the separation of the banging beat and the relevant lyricist. One listen to his international debut will alleviate any skepticism that ASN was, in fact, "Made For This".
Check out the official website at http://www.asnhiphop.com or http://www.soulonabeat.com
A.S.N.'s music can be found on iTunes, Rhapsody, Napster, CdBaby.com, UnderGroundHipHop.com, RepDaBean.com, UrbanStreetz.com, JustRhymes.com, GarageBand.com, JamWave.com in addition to many other music related sites and select Newbury Comics locations.
A.S.N.: Boston Hip-Hop; We're not underground, we're on the rise. Something beyond rap, baby! Welcome to New England's finest.
What's Hatnin ASN Just trying To Get Back to some of our Peeps... Here's Some Love Grown Folks Style Because Ya Spot Is Hot. So Stay Up & Keep It 100% Always..
And Tell Em...SSSSHHHH When We Talk Get Back When U Can..... &...Oh Yeah New Page With New Tracks.. So Check It.....
lol I've been callin mad heads to figure out whos goin I might not even have a babysitter my mom went to visit my nana in teh hospital so I have to wait for her to come back to even ask.. she has to keep her phone of in ICU so I have no clue homeslice.. Is Melissa still goin w/ Nick???
hey i really wanted to come tomorrow night but i forgot bobby starts karate and soccer and i have to be up crazy early on sat. so im not gonna be able to make it :( def let me kno if u get anything scheduled for sat nights tho aight.......1
check out one of my upcoming shows i definately will apreciate the suport Date Venue 4.30. 09 Rendezvous Lounge 5.05. 09 Phoenix Landing 5.09. 09 Middle eastern cambridge 5.28. 09 Middle eastern cambridge god bless
