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GOAT
Indie / Hip Hop / Alternative

The Intelligent South



DALLAS, Texas
United States

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Last Login:  7/19/2009
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Member Since7/25/2005
Band Websitemusicbygoat.com
Band MembersGOAT: Vocalist, Emcee, Instrumentalist, Writer, Producer, Engineer

three6t: Turntablist, Instrumentalist, Producer, Engineer
InfluencesThe Higher Power, My Family & Friends, CVC, UNT, The Voices In My Head, Cee-lo, Brother Ali, Outkast, Atmosphere, P.O.S., Lupe Fiasco, Lil Wayne, Talib Kweli, Bubba Sparxxx, Young Bleed, Sage Francis, Jay-Z, Nas, 2Pac, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Edgar Allan Poe, Linkin Park, Rage Against the Machine, Korn, The Used, Matisyahu, Nine Inch Nails, Guns-n-Roses, Alice in Chains, Counting Crows, Incubus, Matchbox 20, Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eric Clapton, B.B. King, Alabama, Trace Adkins, Garth Brooks, Verdi, Chopin, Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, Benjamin Britten, Paul Tucker, Arlington Jones
Sounds LikeArtistic Ingredients:
a blend of Atmosphere's vibe, Cee-lo's soulfulness, Lil Wayne's melodic delivery (sift the thug persona), top off with Nas' depth and humbleness, chase with a shot of absolute truth

In Tha Lab
“Damn Near On Empty”
6-10-09

ArtLoveMagic presents...
“Art & Coffee”
6-5-09

ArtLoveMagic presents...
"Underground" - 1-31-09

"The 4 Track Sessions"
Commercial

"The Polluted Truth"
GOAT & Jake One

Dallas Got Next
Promo Sampler

"B Desheltered"
On the Side of the Highway

"173"
Live at Gezellig
1-31-08

"Combined Military Expenditure"
Help Hip-Hop Fight Hunger
11-9-07

Record LabelThe Intelligent South
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 25 2009 9:00P
Zapp’s Park - Summer of Mileage Tour Fresno, California
Jul 28 2009 9:00P
Second Wind Santee - Summer of Mileage Tour Santee, California
Jul 30 2009 9:00P
Copper State Tavern - Summer of Mileage Tour Glendale, Arizona
Oct 3 2009 9:00P
TBA - CD Release Party: "Mileage" Dallas, Texas
Dec 31 2010 11:30P
For Booking Info, Contact booking@musicbygoat.com World-Wide

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   About GOAT



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Artist Bio:

With the motivational drive of a predator, GOAT, born Justin Griffith, has been consistently building a respectable reputation as a well-rounded artist since 2005. Hailing from Dallas, TX, GOAT (G.rades O.f A.bsolute T.ruth) represents a mature and classy side of melodic hip hop with a rock tint, which has yet to be seen in the mainstream. PegasusNews.com states, “Each of his songs takes on its own distinct flavor, pulling from varied musical and lyrical sources.” When writing, GOAT is a focused musician carefully crafting each phrase to perfection. On stage, he immediately attracts his audience with an inviting, endless energy.

Aside from GOAT’s guitar obsession at the age of 12, his passion for writing quickly progressed into lyrical expression. After collaborating and performing in rock, blues, and metal bands throughout high school, he soon realized that his hunger for success outweighed that of anyone around him. GOAT began producing solo material that evolved toward hip hop, but he thirsted for more knowledge of the recording industry. Without skipping a beat, he ventured on to study audio engineering and music production at The Recording Workshop in Chillicothe, Ohio (2001). After returning, he continued honing his performance skills by studying Classical Voice at The University of North Texas in Denton, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Music Degree (2005).

In early 2005, GOAT and dj three6t, a long-time friend, began building a loyal fan base by performing several times a month in various venues throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. By the time of GOAT’s CD Release Party for Absolute Truth (produced by GOAT) in August of 2006, they would perform for a packed house at Club Clearview. Absolute Truth received extremely positive reviews, thus increasing live sales of the LP and name branding merchandise.

Soon after the release of Absolute Truth, GOAT and dj three6t took a look at the current mainstream mixtape frenzy and decided it was time to show some home-town love. Dallas Got Next: The Mixtape was released to an eager crowd at the Curtain Club in September of 2007. A solid 80-minute headlining performance concluded another strategically planned and perfect night.

While desiring to help unify the D/FW scene for a philanthropic cause, GOAT founded Hip Hop Helps Heal, or H4, in August of 2008. H4 is a non-profit organization built on the love of music, where egos are left at home and people become selfless. They pledge to throw two events annually to financially aid specific concerns of the community, such as hunger, disease, and abuse.

GOAT’s professionalism is at its peak, and his obsessive-compulsive tendencies fend for a keen sense of self-reflection; therefore progression is definite. He recently solidified a 5-piece band to accompany him at special events. Their debut performance was in August of 2008 at the Hip Hop Helps Heal Breast Cancer Benefit Show. A West Coast Tour can be expected from GOAT and three6t in July of 2009 to promote the duo’s release of Mileage, which will include a guest appearance by Young Bleed. Though currently teaching music at an elementary school, GOAT is still in full pursuit of his life-long goals. The ultimate objective is to make a living creating music, but judging from his persistency, it won’t stop there. According to LIT Monthly, “…you’ll learn that, in this incarnation, G.O.A.T. ain’t playin’.”





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Jul 16 2009 11:34 PM

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Jul 16 2009 1:05 AM

you download leak at will yet
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Jul 14 2009 8:44 PM

no doubt.stay in touch
Melody Memory





Jul 14 2009 4:31 AM

Come check us out this weekend!
peace & light...


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Jul 13 2009 10:38 PM

word up to my man Goat!!!
Cainam





Jul 13 2009 5:08 PM

These people dont even no me



but they keep buying me shots
Torch [Rock N Roll Rebel]





Jul 12 2009 11:51 PM

good seein ya friday night bro
MC Leo J





Jul 12 2009 7:35 PM


When Tours Collide
Sunday, July 12th



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Jul 11 2009 11:03 PM

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Jul 11 2009 6:44 PM

I LIKE THOSE TWO VIDEOS YOU GOT.. KEEP DOIN YOUR THANG G.O.A.T.  DFW KEEPS KILLIN IT
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Jul 10 2009 7:45 PM

whats shakin goat?? when do the masses get to hear the new tunes from the bbbbaaaaaaddddeeessssst mother fucker around
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Jul 6 2009 11:43 PM

"the polluted truth" and "moments" are my favorite ones
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Happy 4th of July!!!
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Jul 1 2009 7:02 PM

Hey man...its been a while...I am actually listening to that demo CD you gave me back in like 2005 or 2006. Yeah, I was going through all my cds and there it was...I am sharing it with a homeboy who is new to TX. Anyways...keep doing what ya do, and I hope to make it out sometime to see you do your thing on stage in the future. Smiles, Amanda
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Jun 28 2009 5:51 AM

Thanks for the videos!
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Jun 26 2009 10:43 PM

Much luv and props. Sorry I havent been in touch more witcha. We needs to catch sum time soon homie. Peace and blessings always my friend..........James B
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Jun 26 2009 7:57 AM

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Jun 24 2009 9:41 PM

New Tracks posted check em out & holla at cha boi...hustle grind grind hustle!!!

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