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Solomon D’Augustine

General Info

  • Genre: Hip Hop / Lyrical

    Location Ft. Washington,Md..Chicago,IL, Maryland, US

    Profile Views: 35024

    Last Login: 11/4/2010

    Member Since 7/22/2006

    Website www.sociallightsounds.com

    Record Label N/A

    Type of Label Unsigned

  • Bio

    ..www.sociallightsounds.com.................. ..Steadfast.................. .. ...."Right now ur hearing a giant, born from the titans, born from the lightning of God himself.....".... ..It seems that these words are well deserved. Born Ernest Salmon, Solomon D'Augustine was raised in Ft. Washington, MD. Growing up he experienced a variety of rhythm. Whether it was sister playing the flute or his grandmother practicing with the church choir, it appeared early on that music would be a mainstay in his lifelong diet. He began writting in 1993 after listening to Wu Tang Clan's debut album and after cultivating his style he linked up with The Homeless Society, a group of emcees and producers repping the New York, Maryland and DC areas. Unfortunately as group members grew lyrically they also grew apart physically, so in 2001 he and the remaining 7 members formed The 70's Slickstahz... ..Seeing the importance of promotion Sol began to to visit different states to spread the word of his new affiliation. Between 2002 and 2004 he could be found persistantly hounding music enthusiests in Florida, Norfolk, Va and New Jersey. No open mic, live performance or street corner cipher went unturned. Follwing this journey he returned home to learn that his vision would have to be a solo venture, and soon after he began producing his own beats. Next to come were Mic Whoppin 101, his first solo LP and Consolidated Freight - The Mixtape. All of these efforts didn't go unnoticed and in early 2008 Solomon not only signed to Godsendant music, an indie label based out of Virginia, but also forged an alliance with Social Light Sounds, a fortress of emcee's, producers and DJ's established in Boston, MA... ..His style has been described as witty, thought provoking and even been responded to with the phrase "Cot Damn", but if u ask him more than likely you'll hear "I just wanna make good music". Well if thats true, there can be nothing less than greatness waiting on the horizon for Mr D'Augustine... .. .. ....Leave Steadfast a comment:.... ...... .. .... .. .... .. .. ..Peep All My Comments....
  • Members

    Solomon D'Augustine aka Steadfast aka Ignacious Axelrod Blitzkreig aka Exodia Samuels aka Willie the HellCat Pilot(WW 1 and 2)aka Ricardo Solstace aka John John Tornado Lung aka Stead Astaire....Fruity Loops 3-6,and a Fifth of Hennessy
  • Influences

    Common..Wu Tang Clan..Rakim..Saul Williams..Public Enemy..REAL EMCEES..REAL VOCALISTS..REAL MUSIC!!!!! ..
  • Sounds Like

    Me and Doc Brown got stuck in the mid 90's,sampled everything vinyl from the 70's and put it on CD's between the years 2005 and 2020....

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  • B.R.U.

    Hey whats good. Just droppin by to show some luv and let you know you can download our mixtape for free on our myspace. Also let your friends know. We da hottest group comin out da O!

    2 years ago
  • Danegurous

    YO WHATTUP? IF YOU LIKE RAW, LYRICAL, UNDERGROUND HIP HOP COME LISTEN. I ALSO HAVE 3 DIFFERENT ALBUMS FOR FREE DOWNLOAD IN MY BLOGS, ALBUM FEATURES INCLUDE (DIABOLIC, MARK DEEZ, LABAL-S, AND MANY MORE)

    ALSO MY DEBUT ALBUM: FORGOTTEN LANGUAGE (PRODUCED BY: VHERBAL OF ANNO DOMINI RECORDS) WILL BE DROPPING THIS FALL, SOME ALBUM FEATURES INCLUDE, AFU-RA, VHERBAL, BLOCK MCCLOUD, CHIEF KAMACHI, AND MORE. SO BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR UPDATES AND MORE.

    2 years ago
  • Basement Productions

    semi new tunes.... let us know if u like em. PLUS FREE DOWNLOADS OF ANY BEAT AT www.SOUNDCLICK.com/BASEMENTLAB

    2 years ago
  • [̲̅$̲̅(KILLA T)̲̅$̲̅]

    Killa T & Bad News Presents: "Still Movin.' New mixtape of pure fire. i would appreicate it if you check it out! download it and leave some feedback. (Warning:SHIT GOES HARD!!) 508 stand up! real rap fans stand up!Featuring (Killa T,Nyquil,Sleepy,Lang Lo, Fate, Block Bangaz,Ojay & Ariez)

    http://www.datpiff.com/Bad_News_Bad_News_Presents_Still_Movin.m133080.html

    http://www.datpiff.com/Bad_News_Bad_News_Presents_Still_Movin.m133080.html

    http://www.datpiff.com/Bad_News_Bad_News_Presents_Still_Movin.m133080.html

    2 years ago
  • FOreVer DC

    Forever Media Ent. (www.foreverdc.com) showin that forever love! Its real!!

    www.foreverdc.com is proud to sponsor Saint Anger's smash single "Pockets On Swole" to the general public for free download! Please dowload and enjoy! Also Check out Saint Anger's new album "The Virginian" which is NOW on iTunes!







    Dont Allow HTML?! Well, put this in ya browser!!: http://www.bizzleboy.com/Guestbook.php

    2 years ago
  • BrownTownRadio KUCI_88.…

    Have a great 4th. Tune into the show while enjoying the great times with your family and friends. Your homeboy G-Lo.

    Brown Town Radio
    w/ G-Lo
    Sunday's 2-4pm (pst)
    Hip Hop, Chicano Rap, New School Funk, Rare Old School Funk and other underground sounds.

    5 ways to tune in:

    1 - KUCI 88.9fm in Orange County/CA
    2 - kuci.org
    3 - browntownradio.org
    4 - iTunes>Radio>Public>KUCI 88.9fm
    5 - iPhone Public Radio Application

    2 years ago
  • Heather Feather

    Happy 4th!~

    You can find me here:
    www.twitter.com/feather_heather
    www.facebook.com/iluvheatherfeather
    my new site www.XoXoHeatherFeather.com
    Launching very soon!!

    Hope to see ya!~
    :)
    XoXo
    HeatheR~

    2 years ago
  • Basement Productions

    semi new tunes.... let us know if u like em. PLUS FREE DOWNLOADS OF ANY BEAT AT www.SOUNDCLICK.com/BASEMENTLAB

    2 years ago
  • FOreVer DC

    Forever Media Ent. (www.foreverdc.com) showin that forever love! Its real!!

    www.foreverdc.com is proud to sponsor Saint Anger's smash single "Pockets On Swole" to the general public for free download! Please dowload and enjoy! Also Check out Saint Anger's new album "The Virginian" which is NOW on iTunes!







    Dont Allow HTML?! Well, put this in ya browser!!: http://www.bizzleboy.com/Guestbook.php

    2 years ago
  • DreamTek

    Yo!
    This shit right here is the essence!
    I swear to god This is what the fuck cats need to be on fam...
    Glad you hit me up, glad i have some real shit to fuckin listen to!
    straight up!
    Im forever down to build on anything...
    Thats my word.
    Hit me whenever.
    Peace fam

    -Tek

    2 years ago
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Bio:

www.sociallightsounds.com

..
Social Light Sounds
Steadfast

..
Steadfast
..

"Right now ur hearing a giant, born from the titans, born from the lightning of God himself....."

It seems that these words are well deserved. Born Ernest Salmon, Solomon D'Augustine was raised in Ft. Washington, MD. Growing up he experienced a variety of rhythm. Whether it was sister playing the flute or his grandmother practicing with the church choir, it appeared early on that music would be a mainstay in his lifelong diet. He began writting in 1993 after listening to Wu Tang Clan's debut album and after cultivating his style he linked up with The Homeless Society, a group of emcees and producers repping the New York, Maryland and DC areas. Unfortunately as group members grew lyrically they also grew apart physically, so in 2001 he and the remaining 7 members formed The 70's Slickstahz.

Seeing the importance of promotion Sol began to to visit different states to spread the word of his new affiliation. Between 2002 and 2004 he could be found persistantly hounding music enthusiests in Florida, Norfolk, Va and New Jersey. No open mic, live performance or street corner cipher went unturned. Follwing this journey he returned home to learn that his vision would have to be a solo venture, and soon after he began producing his own beats. Next to come were Mic Whoppin 101, his first solo LP and Consolidated Freight - The Mixtape. All of these efforts didn't go unnoticed and in early 2008 Solomon not only signed to Godsendant music, an indie label based out of Virginia, but also forged an alliance with Social Light Sounds, a fortress of emcee's, producers and DJ's established in Boston, MA.

His style has been described as witty, thought provoking and even been responded to with the phrase "Cot Damn", but if u ask him more than likely you'll hear "I just wanna make good music". Well if thats true, there can be nothing less than greatness waiting on the horizon for Mr D'Augustine... .. ..

Leave Steadfast a comment:

.... ..
.. ....

Peep All My Comments

Member Since:

July 22, 2006

Members:

Solomon D'Augustine aka Steadfast aka Ignacious Axelrod Blitzkreig aka Exodia Samuels aka Willie the HellCat Pilot(WW 1 and 2)aka Ricardo Solstace aka John John Tornado Lung aka Stead Astaire....Fruity Loops 3-6,and a Fifth of Hennessy

Influences:

Common
Wu Tang Clan
Rakim
Saul Williams
Public Enemy
REAL EMCEES
REAL VOCALISTS
REAL MUSIC!!!!! ..

Sounds Like:

Me and Doc Brown got stuck in the mid 90's,sampled everything vinyl from the 70's and put it on CD's between the years 2005 and 2020....

Record Label:

N/A

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