I roll with anyone down with the movement.
And check out THE MICROPHONE SESSIONS at...TheMicrophoneSessions.com---The Artistic Birthplace of Legendary "Tupac ShaKur."
His first Mentor/Manager Leila Steinberg; assigns a weekly word; which she has coined; The Weekly Topic."
Those that are in attendance; along with those in the Virtual World; are encouraged to EXPRESS THEMSELVES; process Thoughts and Feelings...which ultimately; "Heals Ones Heart!
This process happens through the use of Art forms...be it Rap, Spoken Word, Visual Art, Dance...tune in and experience the Healing of the Heart; Mind; and Spirit!
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Influences
Hip Hop ( Tribe, Rhymesayers, Justus League, DJ Premier, Pete Rock, J Dilla, Madlib, Joey Chavez, Wu Tang, virtually anyone from the Project Blowed, Deux Process, De La, Alchemist, Trek Life, The Liks, Mos Def, Talib, Immortal Technique, Technicali, Living Legends, Nas, Jay Z, Fugees, Common, Aesop Rock, J-5, Kev Brown, Kanye West, Rakim, KRS One, Heiro, No I.D., Dug Infinite, Tupac, Biggie, Eminem, Visionaries, Supernatural, Anticon, Non Phixion, Illogic, Odd Thomas, Lupe Fiasco) Jazz/Blues (Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Theloneus Monk, Kenny Burrell, B B King, Albert King, Doug MacLeod, Pee Wee Crayton, Albert Collins, Muddy Waters, RL Burnside, Robert Johnson, Son House) Rock/Soul ( Isaac Hayes, Stevie Wonder, Barry White, Maroon 5, Hootie and the Blowfish, Nirvana, Green Day, Weezer, Oasis, Dramatics, Temptations, Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes, Isley Brothers, Metalica, Sublime, John Legend) and many more there are far too many to name.
Exposed to music at a young age, Sophistic has carried a love for all types of music for the majority of his life. Being the son of the blues singer/songwriter/guitar player Doug MacLeod, he was influenced by genres of Blues, Jazz and Folk music at an early age.
Sophistic started off how most emcees usually do, simply rhyming and having fun with his high school group of friends, banging whatever underground hip hop they could get their hands on. After emerging triumphantly from battles in high school, Sophistic set off to Cal State Fullerton with a strong sense of confidence in his rhyming ability to pursue a degree in Communications. After visiting many open mic spots around the LA area such as the Project Blowed, he came to the realization there were other emcees out there with a tremendous amount of skill as well. This reality check humbled Sophistic and motivated him to privately build his skills until the right time. This also marks the time when he began producing and digging for records.
During his years in college, he has released a 9 track EP "Livin Today," and has recently linked up with hometown friends Awdbawl, Ero and Lost Lane to form the crew SECOND THOUGHT. He produced 10 of the 14 tracks on their 2005 full length release "IT'S ABOUT THAT TIME." Sophistic is also featured on three tracks on "SPARK THE UNDERGROUND," a 12 track EP produced by Long Beach veterans ELOKWENT AND DVS ONE. In early 2007, SOPHISTIC broke away from the SECOND THOUGHT crew to focus on his solo career. In the summer of 2007, he released his first 12'' featuring three singles from his solo album "It Is What It Is."
SOPHISTIC has performed at such venues as THE HOUSE OF BLUES (Anaheim/Hollywood), KEY CLUB (Hollywood), HOUGE BARMICHAEL'S (Newport Beach), COOLER LOUNGE (Las Vegas), HOUSE OF REP (San Diego) and many others. SOPHISTIC has had the opportunity to share the stage with artists such as THE VISIONARIES, CYPRESS HILL, SNOOP DOGG, KILLAH PRIEST and GZA of the WU-TANG CLAN, SELF SCIENTIFIC, THA ALKAHOLIKS, SABAC RED OF NON PHIXION, KEV BROWN and the legendary KRS-ONE.
The name "SOPHISTIC" serves as a personal reminder. SOPHISTICated people always change with the times. His current goal is to make a name for himself as an MC/Producer in the Westcoast underground scene. By consistently performing live and transforming non-believers into loyal fans, he believes this goal will undoubtedly be acheived in a matter of time. He as developed a signature sound combining conceptual, lyrical content with a smooth, soulful delivery and hard-hitting boom-bap production reminicent of hip-hop's golden era. Sophistic's lyrical content has been considered by many to be philisophical and thought provoking. His words have a tendency to fly right over the heads of some people. Nonetheless he feels he has acheived his goal as long as his listeners can find a way to relate to his lyrics.
What up sophistic, how is everything?? still over at islands? does casey still work there....i got some tracks on my page up. peep em and leave some feedback if u can aighty stay up peace
Hey wut ^ jus wanted to say I know ur dad...doug mcleod...i know him cuz i met him at namm show...my mom works for national reso-phonic guitars...she introduced me to him.
whats really good.... thanx for the add.... im going to briefly introduce myself if you don't already know, my name is Nobody and im a rap artist from New Jerzey... I put a few new songs up on my page, if you have the time give it a listen or two and maybe leave a comment... i'd really appreciate it.... anyways, hope your doing alright.... stay up and stay safe.....
what's good my dude?!? just wanted to reach out and send you some love and energy homie..been going through it over here..got locked up for a bit..haha!! they can't stop me though..album release party is comin up so I'll scream atcha!!!
Whats up, how's thing going with ya? I've just been snowboarding/climbing and loving CO! We just posted a track "Whirlwind" about life and when it gets tough how we keep moving, I think it may be motivational to you. If you get a free min- peep it! Much Love and Stay up!
