The Higher Power, My Parents, My Family, My True Friends, My Environment, CVC, UNT, The Voices in my Head, Cee-lo, Lil Wayne, Gnarls Barkley, Outkast, Brother Ali, Lupe Fiasco, Bubba Sparxxx, Young Bleed, Devin the Dude, Fort Minor, Talib Kweli, Mos Def, 2Pac, Jay-Z, Nas, Kanye West, T.I., Sage Francis, P.O.S., Soul Position, Pharoahe Monch, Common, Atmosphere, Fugees, Dead Prez, Sleep, Canibus, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eazy-E, The Game, Ice-T, Big Pun, B.G., Mobb Deep, Busta Rhymes, Ludacris, Chamillionaire, Twista, Bone, Akon, Gravediggaz, Nelly, Fabolous, Paul Wall, Twisted Black, dj three6t, Kewal, LOCK, SL, Biogliphic, Leaf, M.D., Blunt Force Crew, Dub, Merkury, DJ Slimnutz, Theary, Juicy the Emissary, UpitumeE, DJ Squirt, Edgar Allan Poe, Guns-n-Roses, Aerosmith, Van Halen, Bon Jovi, Tesla, Poison, Alice in Chains, Counting Crows, Incubus, Third Eye Blind, Matchbox 20, Smashing Pumpkins, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Alanis Morissette, Linkin Park, Rage Against the Machine, Korn, Deftones, Staind, Machine Head, Pantera, The Used, Matisyahu, Nine Inch Nails, Andy Timmons, Zealous, Shaft, Epstein, F.all L.ess O.ften, One Up, (Nev.r.land), Odis, [Daryl], J.R. Byrd, Jacknife, Patrick Alan, Eric Clapton, B.B. King, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Muddy Waters, Robert Johnson, Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, Alabama, Bonnie Raitt, Trace Adkins, Garth Brooks, Ottmar Liebert, Adrian Legg, Al Di Meola, Chant, Verdi, Chopin, Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, Benjamin Britten, Paul Tucker, Arlington Jones
Sounds Like
G.rades O.f A.bsolute T.ruth: A Roller Coaster Ride Of Real-Life Experiences Filtered Through The Eyes Of A Powerful Emcee/Producer.
Artistic Ingredients: a blend of Lil Wayne's melodic delivery (sift the thug persona), Cee-lo's soulfulness, Fort Minor's vibe, mix in Kanye's playfulness (strain the ego), top off with Nas' depth and humbleness, chase with a shot of absolute truth
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 fanbase by performing several times a month in various venues throughout the 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.
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 began rehearsing with a 5-piece live band. They expect to have their debut performance in the second quarter of 2008. GOAT is also currently collaborating with three6t on an untitled LP, which will include a guest appearance by Young Bleed, due out in late 2008. 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 GOAT’s persistency, it won’t stop there. According to LIT Monthly, “…you’ll learn that, in this incarnation, G.O.A.T. ain’t playin’.”
I miss my G to the O-A-T! But will be back to visit end of this month I should be in late on the 25th! I have not had a drop of alcohol since I left so you know where I will be hahaha I plan on being home for about 4 days then to Flordia then I move back to the fabulous D-Town! Catch you soon!
Hey watched the video, without sound cuz I am at work, but WOW!! You look really awesome in it! Very good presence on camera and good body language for sure! Where were you? Ellis County somewhere haha xoxoxox
yo yo yo - I am working the runway tonight at club DADA - it is music - art - poetry and tons of bands!!! Hey - I would love to photograph you.....are you up for that? xoxoxoxo
Hey wassup everyone? Its ya boy Sammy2Times comin thru to let ya know to come out to O'Riley's Billiards on Monday Nights to kick it. There will be a dj playing pretty much ANY request given in ANY Genre. They got food,pool,darts,women & most of all one of the Best bartenders in Dallas. My boy Steve, when yall come out be sure to hook him up wit the tips, hes good at what he does and the bar itself is a kick ass place to be. Ima be there next monday so come out and holla at ya boy.
