Well, they say a true artist is inspired by everything he or she experiences. We'd be here forever if I went there but here's a small list of those who I feel have influenced me with their music for the better: **Pioneers**:
Grand Master Flash & The Furious Five- "Don't push me, cause I'm close to the, edge. I'm trying, not to lose my head, huh-huh-huh-huh!" Yo that was the first rap cut that I EVER heard. Loved it immediately!
Run DMC- "My Adidas!" "Peter Piper Picked A Pepper And Run Rocked Rhymes", "Who's House?...Run's House", LL Cool J, etc, etc. All of rap owes a huge debt to these cats for showing that rap music wasn't just some passing fad...we owe a lot to artists like these and business men like Russell Simmons that pushed the rap agenda to the forefront. **Rhythm & Blues/Jazz/Soul/Reggae, (Legends)**: Bob Marley, Curtis Mayfield, Marvin Gaye, Coltrane, Dizzy Gillespie, Donald Byrd, Sonny Rollins, James Brown, Michael Jackson (& the Jackson Five...don't front), **Contemporaries**: Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu, Common, The Roots, Amel Larrieaux, De La Soul, Brand New Heavies, Talib Kweli, NO ID, Pete Rock, JD (R.I.P.), Jazzy Jeff, KRS ONE, Rakim, Chuck D/Public Enemy, Eric Roberson, Lizz Fields, Sweet Back, DJ Premier, Diamond D, A Tribe Called Quest, Main Source, Brand Nubians, Poor Righteous Teachas, Ed OG, Chub Rock, Big Daddy Kane, Nas (Illmatic), Jay-Z (Reasonable Doubt), Kanye West, Heiroglyphics, Black Moon, Helta Skelta, Cocoa Brovaz, Boot Camp Click, Harvey AllBangaz, Hula, Dejion, Azza, Tye Hill, DJ Thunder, K. Fox, and last but most important...the Most High...
Sounds Like
A breath of fresh air...or to be more exact...Huey from the Boondocks meets Musiq Soulchild for a studio jam session with the Brand New Heavies!!!
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A refreshing blend of hip-hop with influences from soul, jazz, rock and R&B, SB's music convincingly takes hip-hop to a new plateau. Named "One of Chicago's Ten Hottest Acts" by the Chicago Tribune, his music signals a much needed change in contemporary content. He has successfully garnered airplay from core commercial radio stations such as New York's 107.5 FM (WBLS), Chicago's 107.5 FM (WGCI) and 92.3 FM (Power 92) without any of the profanity and vulgarity that is prevalent in the genre today. Focusing instead on producing quality music with substance, his songs have been featured on numerous college radio stations and mixtape compilations in the U.S. and abroad. A feature on the FREE Magazine mix CD has extended his fanbase to include followers in London, and Johannesburg, South Africa. He has also been featured as a musical guest on a nationwide broadcast of the WGN Morning show and appeared as a performer on the FOX and NBC evening news. Currently completing his highly anticipated debut album, "Revolusean", and working on music for the score and soundtracks for two major feature films, SB is tagged as one to watch in 06'.
For booking info, please contact the SB Management team at management@sbishiphop.com. View SB's electronic press kit at http://www.sonicbids.com/sb
Want to join the "Revolusean"? Email us at management@sbishiphop.com with "Revolusean" in the subject field and we will add you to SB's e-list which will keep you posted on SB shows, releases and special events. If you would like to help promote SB in your state or country, please email us with "SB Street Team" in the subject field. Thank u for your support, the "REVOLUSEAN" is coming! Until then, the EP, "Exclusives" is available NOW!
BILLA I KNOW YOUR GOING TO HURT A BROTHA WHEN YOU SEE ME. DAAAAMMN!!! I Looked far and wide for the Revolusean song. The only ninja that got it is THOM G. I talked to him. he has a copy of every track ive burnt to cd. I need to get up with him. Plus I still got thee tracks with your name on em. No Samples Either lol. I miss u bud. Need some of that spit fire again... Plus hit me back with alist of all the tracks you need. oh yeah which in case im not here tommorrow version did you need?
Yeah if you look...my lady put together a little promo vid for my latest additions...that's been the business...something from nothing...I have been pushing the sample free as of late...listen to these dudes tell me what you think.
SB wats poppin? Im back in the Chi and ready to keep thangs moving. Looks like you've been rockin' the crowd as always. Stay blessed and will get at you soon!
