Motep - writer, executive producer, vocals, guitar
Khari Lemuel- cello, bass
Cuz- drums
Darius - upright bass
savoir faire - violin
Kafele - trumpet
Fred Jackson - saxophone
Au Mu Ra - lead guitar
Sean Wallace - keys
Sean Wallace & Jonathon Woods - Associate producers
Influences
Nina Simone, Bob Marley, Tracy Chapman, Zap Mama, Gypsy Kings, Bjork, Cesaria Evora, James Brown Stevie Wonder, The Doors, Jimi Hendrix, A Tribe Called Quest, Beastie Boys, The Cinematic Orchestra, Arvo Part, Donny Hathaway, Marvin Tates D-Settlement, k-os, George Benson, Sade
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Neo-acoustic soul, alternative reggae, spoken R&B, its hard to categorize 29-year-old Moteps musical style without squishing genres together. "I call it afro-fusion...", he says. It seems Motep would be more comfortable on the outside of the categories anyway. Born in L.A. raised in Texas, Motep moved to Chicago in 1999 to study art at The School of the Art Institute. While a student he began attending open-mikes in Chicago's vibrant underground poetry scene. "I still consider myself more a poet, than a technical musician." In 2001, Motep wrote and produced his debut album Savage Journey a mixture of southwestern guitar riffs, jazzy bass lines and heavy break beats that, according to Motep, uses the L train as an allegory for a spiritual sojourn. Chicagoans received his indie effort with open arms. I wasn't sure if brothers and sisters would dig my folksy style, but I was wrong. I found out that there is a lot of diversity on the scene as long you come from the soul.
His latest project, Orfeus Uprising blends classical string quartets and reggae souliscious crooning into a surprisingly intimate and unconventional album. Motep speaks of Orfeus Uprising as an urban soundtrack for an anonymous young boy who was shot in Moteps old neighborhood when he lived in Texas. No doubt Moteps art training plays an influence on the conceptual nature of his albums and songs.
Alive combines orchestral strings and jazzy brass to create a conscious ghetto anthem for the living. Motep lists through his reasons to stay alive and then with choir in the background calls Chicago to fight for the rights of living. Chicago the streets and the blues tomorrow is in each of you.
Saturn Queen uses a vintage funk grooves to tell a story of Moteps infatuation with a soul sista from another planet. Other songs to check out include Gravity and Babylon Lullaby.
When asked about his musical influences, the artists list everyone from Bob Marley and Portishead to Bjork and Leadbelly. One cant help but also to compare him to the likes of Macy Gray and Cee-Lo.
If your looking for some refreshing fusion to put in your headphones. Moteps Orfeus Uprising is just the sort of soulful sonic cinema that you need.
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Its about that time to close the year out right with another FREE show. Electriqsoul Hideout presents an intimate session with Obisoulstar Live friday Dec 19th at Ai Sushi Lounge 385 W. Ontario. Get out the cold and come lounge with some exceptional live music. Show time 8pm and oh yes...its FREE!!!
what up matt. dag i finally see u online. my and my wife were just in chicago for 9 days and i hit u on here and called, but i guess your # is different. hope all is well God bless
OPEN MODEL CALL for a photo shoot at Three Peas Art Lounge. Call takes place on Sunday, November 30, 2008 between 12-5PM at 75 E. 16th Street in Chicago. Photo shoot will take place all day on December 5th. All models must bring portfolio (if available.) Females must be 5'6" and up. Males 6'0" and up. All models must be between the ages of 18-30. Models chosen for the shoot will receive one standard (8x10) print and one digital CD.
Many Blessings 2 U!!! SPQHER...experience their music...the movement!!! SPQHER has been declared the "Soul 106.3 fm's/BomBay Sapphire CHICAGO Soul Search 2008 WINNERS!!! Call up the radio request line! Thanks 4 all your continued support!!!
Electriqsoul Hideout presents Obisoulstar Oct 23rd at Red Kiva 1108 W. Randolph. Hosted by Khari B. with special guest BLAH BLAH BLAH. Show time 8pm and oh yes its FREE !!!!!
OFF THE ALLEY offers a unique and diverse recreational. educational and prevention program for inner youth and teens . Giving them a outlet to express their concerns and social issues through creative art...Come to taylor Park@ 47th & State ask for Queen DEborah.... .......Your child would never be the same!!!!!!! God BLess call me for info 773 426-3651
September 2008 Playlist New & Upfront 1 Walt Coleman - True Love 2 Donald Sheffey - Sweet Heart 3 Lori Nebo - Chillin Summertime 4 Leon Ware - Smoovin 5 DJ Spen & The Muthafunkas presents - Marc Evans – (If you want my love) Put Something Down On It 6 Bobbye - Rock This Boat 7 Lori Dow Love No Limit (featured artist) 8 Lori Dow I Love The Way 9 Darien - Show Ya’ 10 Mo Pleasure Ft Ali Woodson - R U Down 11 Adrian - Who's That Lady 12 Heston - Easy
Flashback 13 John White - Night People 14 Veronica Lynn - Make Up Your Mind 15 Lindy Layton - Without You (one and one mix) 16 Vicki D - This Beat Is Mine (Ext mix) 17 Jahah - Soul Music 18 Isabelle Antena - Easy Street 19 Em-Cee – Ain’t Gonna Cry 20 Tonia Smith - Joy from That New & Upfront 21 Yamama'Nym - Good Love 22 Ashanti Munir - I'm Staying Home Tonight (Remix) 23 Eric Benet - Love Patience Time 24 Glendora Woodward - Just For You 25 UNE..- Hit Da Shaw (Remix) 26 Maya Neiada - I Need A Moment with You 27 Robert Gee - Here We Go 28 Razzberry - At Times 29 Cynthia Jones - Something About Tha’ Name (Dance Mix) 30 94 East – 94 East ft 10:15, Fortune Teller & Prince (Remix) To listen, please check out the monthly schedule on http://www. soulchoonz. com/MyRadio
HEY LUV! COME KICK IT and CELEBRATE THE OPENING NIGHT OF "EXPRESSIONS and ENERGY" - GARY'S NEW NIGHT OF ARTISTIC EXPRESSION and CULTURAL COOL, FRIDAY, SEPT 19th - Hosted by: YA GIRL!! ;)
COME SPEND AN EVENING WITH ANIBA HOTEP & THE SOL COLLECTIVE AND BE THE FIRST TO OWN THEIR LONG AWAITED AND HIGHLY ANTICIPATED ALBUM "SOL OF A GODDESS"!
August 2008 Playlist New & Upfront 1. Power - Get Your Love 2. Touch of New York – Love You More 3. Jimmy Abney - Open Your Heart 4. Miki Howard - She 5. Mark Allen Felton (Ft Makeda) – I Do It for Love 6. Mose Stovall – Dance (featured artist) 7. Mose Stovall - Been There Done That 8. Romina Johnson - Hold on to you 9. Lori Nebo - In the Morning Time 10. Omar Cunningham - My Life (featured artist) 11. Omar Cunningham - That’s My Jam Flashback 12. Main Ingredient - Evening Of Love 13. DrizaBone - Brightest Star (Morales mix) 14. Elements Of Life - Make Sure You're Right 15. Tyrone Davis - Never Stop Loving You 16. Groove Collective - Lift Off (remix) 17. Fergie - All That I Got 18. Olu - Living Free 19. JP Rodgers - I Enjoy Your Love 20. Deluxe - Alright 21. Neo – Smile New & Upfront 22. Sophia Nelson – Over (featured artist) 23. Sophia Nelson - Woman in Love 24. Hil St. Soul - Wash Away 25. Lalah Hathaway - That Was Then 26. Angela - Kocham Cie Samotnie 27. The New Mastersounds ft Dionne Charles - King Comforter 28. Eric Benét – Weekend Girl 29. Nude Continuum - Together 30. Patrick Henry - Loving U
Our first show back @ Morseland in over 3 months, are you ready? We’re working on a new album, so when you join the party this Saturday, June 21st @ 10pm, groove to the ? Take a look @ the video below, it sounds like HUDSON!
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