I am influenced by alot...East Coast, Westcoast, Old school, New school, RnB, New Jack Swing, Electro, Breaks, Jazz, Drum n Bass, Jungle, Rock, Metal...Sabbath is DOPE...Country(the old outlaw stuff...all the new age cowboy shit sucks), blues, classical...blah blah blah blah.
I LOVE FUNK...Parliament, Funkadelic, Mandrill, Ronnie Hudson, Curtis Mayfield...all of it...
We tryin to create a new funk movement...one of the same consciousness...Flashlight.
My biggest influence...MY TRAVELS
Ostwelve (Ron Dean Harris), was born in the Coast Salish - Sto:lo Territory of British Columbia, Canada. Being introduced to music at an early age, Os was experimenting with the art form of Hiphop by the age of 12 years old. Moving into the city of Vancouver at the age of 13, the Hiphop scene there lead him to the sounds and sights of the growing art of Hiphop.
Os got his first song on the radio at 14 years old and went on to be one of youngest radio hosts in Canada when he began to host the: "When Spirits Whisper" and Halkomelem language program "The Speaker" radio shows on Coop Radio 102.7 CFRO at the age of 15.
By the age of 19 Os was performing around the emerging Native Hiphop scene in Vancouver and in 1999 he was asked to join Native American rap artist Litefoot on his "Red Ryder Tour" throughout several states and numerous Native communities in the USA.
Since then Ostwelve has been recording music and acting, landing a lead character role and music composition credits on the APTN dramatic series “Moccasin Flats” and movie of the week: “Moccasin Flats: Redemption” for which he has received several Best Actor nominations.
Os also composes music for the APTN children's series: "Nehiyawetan: Let's Speak Cree!", where he resides as the main composer as well as appearing on the show as a musical guest and also a crew member.
Os has also been traveling the world showcasing his talent and diplomacy, delegating and performing at large international showcases such as the Global African Hip Hop Summit 2005, the Nokia Jam in Johannesburg fall of 2006 and the 2008 North American Indigenous Games in Duncan BC.
Ostwelve has shared the stage with acts such as Coolio, Snoop Dogg, Guru, K'naan, Masta Ace, Living Legends, Abstract Rude, Swollen Members, Moka Only, Litefoot, Rez Official, Digging Roots and Kinnie Starr just to name a few.
Ostwelve continues to produce, write and compose music for other artists as well as his own ventures and new media projects for other production companies and educational organizations.
He recently released his newest album entitled: “Anti-Gravity Dinosaurs” in early June 2008 and was bestowed with the honor of a certificate for Honorary National Aboriginal Role Model from the National Aboriginal Health Organization in June 2009.
Future plans include several music videos and film projects as well as more travel, delegation, community based youth work and a new album in Fall 2009.
More info can be found at: www.ostwelve.com
Hey, how are you? Just keepin' in touch. This comment is geared more towards the rap artists on my friends list. (Yes, I use a comment blaster to keep up with the 2200+ friends on my list. Lets see you do it without one lol.) So heres the deal. I just got fired from my job and lookin' to make some cash to get me over til I find a new job. All beats are $50. If you're not a rapper. Just swing by and cheer me up a little, let me know how you're doing.
I would like you to meet the Divine within yourself.
I would like you to get to know the Earth. It is a sentient being. We get to live here, only because She allows it. If we continue to exploit and destroy the resources of this planet, she just might change her mind about us being here...
Do you really want that?
Listen to the whisperings of the Trees. Pay attention to the Song of Life arising from the All.
The True Gospel will never be found within the pages of any book. It is something the Divine writes within your Heart.
We are not saved by seeking God. Let go, and let yourself be found by All that loves you!
You deserve nothing less.
Be the Blessing that all most desire in their inmost Hearts.
These animated Moving Mandalas are very large files. Please click on the pic, and wait for it to load. The Contemplation will be very enabling, carrying your Mind beyond the mundane world...
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