SoulStice

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To say that SoulStice spits knowledge would be an understatement; after all, he does have a Masters Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering and holds down a position with the Department of Defense. Yet, SoulStice loves the unique challenge of balancing his high-powered “day job” and his passion for hip hop. Years of grind, development and immersion culminated in the fall of 2005 for SoulStice with the release of his debut album North by Northwest: Solid Ground. SoulStice has since been featured in XXL Magazine, The Source, URB, Scratch, Elemental, Ballerstatus.com, Allhiphop.com and most other tastemaker hip hop publications and websites. Renowned journalist Tavis Smiley has even taken an interest, dubbing SoulStice and his music as “enlightened…outside the norm.” SoulStice has also developed a loyal overesas fanbase, leading to several international distribution partnerships, including Universal Music and Lastrum in Japan.

Sharing the stage with artists as diverse as John Legend and Wu-Tang Clan has set the proper foundation for SoulStice to shine through high-energy live performances throughout the US and Europe. SoulStice has collaborated with the legendary AZ of Illmatic fame, Cuban Link, formerly of Terror Squad, and many producers, both well known and up-and-coming. As a result of his music industry experience SoulStice was invited to become also a voting member of the Recording Academy and attended the 2008 Grammy Awards this past February. Combining a soulful blend of Chicago funk and east coast boom-bap, SoulStice makes what he insists is “commercial music” with awareness and attitude. Through this unique brand of hip hop, SoulStice documents his one-of-a-kind journey from the windy city of Chicago to the nation’s capitol of Washington, DC, and across the globe.

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AS FEATURED IN XXL MAGAZINE!

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"Chi Worldwide Rmx" feat. Nalege & GLC featured on:

Member Since:

August 05, 2004

Members:

Who Dem Is?

Influences:

Life & Art

Sounds Like:

SoulStice & SBe
Beyond Borders
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Chicago emcee SoulStice pairs up with Belgian beatmaker, SBe to deliver this groundbreaking "international concept album." The songs feature SoulStice alongside talented artists from around the world including the US, UK, Germany, France, Ireland, Netherlands, Belgium, Mozambique, The Congo, and Canada. While the album seeks primarily to entertain, it also captures the thoughts and experiences of these artists and explores themes ranging from the war in Afghanistan and the refugee situation in Sudan to social issues like interracial marriage. "Beyond Borders" is a reminder that hip hop continues to be a mouthpiece for people who exist outside of the mainstream to make their voices heard throughout society and around the world.

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SoulStice
Dead Letter Perfect
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On the heels of the breakout album, Dark Water, SoulStice of Wade Waters is back with his second solo offering. Representing Chicago, SoulStice is quickly becoming recognized as part of the city’s elite. Dead Letter Perfect is a 15-song look into the lifestyle of the new hip hop generation through the eyes of one its most unique practitioners. SoulStice offers Dead Letter Perfect up to fans as the “perfect hip hop album,” featuring sincere, top notch lyricism over soulful production provided by Oddisee, K-Salaam, M-phazes, Analogic and more.

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WADE WATERS
DARK WATER: Gold Edition
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The debut album, Dark Water, offers 14 brand new songs from from hip hop's most talked about new group. SoulStice and Haysoos display remarkable chemistry throughout, collaborating with none other than the legendary AZ on the LPs lead-single, "Speak On It" (produced by Analogic) and former Terror Squad member Cuban Link on the smash single "Rock Solid" (produced by Shuko). Wade Waters captures the signature sound of D.C./Maryland with the aid of up-and-coming producer Kev Brown, who contributes production on "Thats My." Additional production is handled by Speaks, Bring it Back, and SBE Audiologist. According to Neil Levine, head of Urban Marketing at EMI/Caroline, Dark Water is "a classic gem from Wade Waters bringing back real hip hop."

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SOULSTICE
NORTH BY NORTHWEST: SOLID GROUND
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"North by Northwest: Solid Ground" is the incredible debut album from Wandering Soul Records' flagship artist, SoulStice. This album has been met by a flood of international acclaim, appearing in XXL Magazine, URB, SCRATCH and many others. "North by Northwest" has received incredible buzz from numerous mixtape appearances and two successful 12" singles scoring 1 chart positions on national college radio. "North by Northwest: Solid Ground" is a personal journey through the process of finding oneself as an artist and gaining direction. This is the release that defined the "banging soul music" genre that is now the signature sound of Wandering Soul. The smash single "Always" is included as a bonus track. According to allhiphop.com, SoulStice "proves on North by Northwest: Solid Ground that he deserves to be mentioned with Chi-town’s platinum stars."

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Record Label:

Wandering Soul

Label Type:

Indie