DJ AXEL FOLEY AND AN ASSORTED GROUP OF VARIOUS SICK MUSICIANS
Influences
The Beatles, Stevie Wonder, Sly & The Family Stone, De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest, The Roots, Jay-Z, Nas, Wu-Tang, Outkast, Kanye West, Common, Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Eminem, Ludacris, J-Live, Aesop Rock, Blackalicious, Lyrics Born, Dilated Peoples, Jurassic 5, Living Legends, RJD2, Perceptionists, Souls of Mischief, Freestyle Fellowship, Pharcyde, MF Doom, Timbaland, Neptunes, Gil Scott Heron, Public Enemy, KRS-1, EPMD, Rakim, Kool G Rap, Company Flow, Marvin Gaye, Al Green, U2, Paul Simon, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Ray Charles, Maceo Parker and many more...
Sounds Like
a healthy mix of musical styles from all over the world with an emphasis on hip hop beats and lyrics
Kabir is an independent emcee, singer and producer whose music brews a robust blend of hip hop, funk, soul, jazz, reggae and rock. He has shared stages with hip hop giants such as the Roots, Talib Kweli, Dilated Peoples, the Beatnuts, the Pharcyde and Wyclef Jean. Originally from London, this Boston-based recording artist performs regularly in New England, New York, the UK and beyond. His band provides the backbone for his live show: an infectious dose of thoughtful, entertaining and energetic hip hop music....
Some National Review from 2006:
http://theworld.org/globalhits/2006/05/22.shtml
(NPR link - download mp3 to listen)
http://www.newyorker.com/talk/content/articles/060529ta_talk_macfarquhar
(New Yorker from late May)
http://www.boston.com/news/globe/living/articles/2006/06/02/hes_busy_representing/
(Boston Globe piece from June)
http://www.iht.com/articles/2006/05/14/news/sens.php
For more bio info and mp3s please view Kabirs electronic press at www.sonicbids.com/kabir....
For a copy of either of his albums ("Fuel for the Fire" or "Cultural Confusion") or to just have a listen go to www.cdbaby.com/kabir or www.cdbaby.com/kabir2....
SOME QUOTES ABOUT KABIR'S MUSIC (VARIOUS PUBLICATIONS):
"On an independent quest for artistic integrity and creative experimentation"
- Billboard, June 2002....
"Kabir lays down his dissertation with skill, style and tabla loops that roll like the Ganges"
- Spin, April 2002....
"Well thought out and impressive....Kabir tells real-life tales in a compelling way."
- URB, March 2002....
"What's intriguing about Kabir is his ability to take familiar hip hop themes and approach them with a fresh mind-set"
- Boston Globe, Oct. 2003....
"Kabir is one of the most innovative and stunningly original lyricists and musicians in underground hip hop."
-Weekly Dig, 2003....
"An intelligent, dense debut from an MC who has much to say, and who says it well."
- CMJ, January 2002....
"Clean, clear and crisp are Kabir's rhymes, delivered with intensity and intelligence."
-XLR8R, November 2003....
"The world definitely needs more MCs like Kabir...solid production, fresh perspectives and lots of heart."
- URB Next 100, April 2004....
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Thats sick.. That beat is baangin my ninja. were did you get it? Man i got for the low low . all kind of bangers hip hop jazz and r&b .... Nuttnice production got all your beats to make your album a classic.. if you aint messin with us you aint doin nothin. .
BIG FISH LITTLE FISH RELEASED 14th FEB,MUSICTRACX,available on beatport and all good download sites!!!also just added new video,aj playing people at the windows.,godskitchen bankok,jan 2008,be great if you can check it out and comment back,cheers!!,k.a.s.r.
hello!! we've had a change of venue for our christmass spechul!!..its all still on and set to be a NEXT LEVEL FATTY!! heres the updated flyer,,if you nedd directions just check our page,,or msg us,,, hope to see you ALL there,,,,((yes even you fashion designers in tokyo! and bolivian web technicains!)) --heres you go--- and then we got a heavy one to bring in the new year--- ... then once we're all settled and breaking our resolutions compfortably,,we have--- ,,,, we got a wicked dance at the end of january to,,,flyer will be done asap,,,,chaeck our page for info,,,..bless yourself!
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