SUN......ONE SUN....SOLO...except when its all live.....
im backed by live instrumentation by the GorillaFunkMob....
Influences
Prince, George Clinton, Abbey Lincoln, Nina Simone, Aretha Franklin, Miles Davis, James Brown, John Coltrane, Max Roach, Bob Marley, Ziggy Marley, Fela Kuti, Femi Kuti, Boogie Down Production, Big Daddy Kane, Nas, Guru, Run DMC, Rakim, LL Cool J, LONs, Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, Queen Latifah, DJ Red Alert, Ultra Magnetic....im sure its a few more...but yall c where im at...
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Hip Hop has seemingly devolved over the past several years. It has fallen into a trap of constant self-deprecation for the single focus of making money. S.U.N, (born Santonio Hughbanks) has taken the initiative to return the music and the culture to its distinguished past, while bringing a refreshing and original sound back to the forefront.
With the recent release of his masterwork, ‘Uni-verses’ S.U.N has found himself, once again in the role of musical trailblazer. A distinguished veteran of the Detroit Hip Hop scene, S.U.N. has astonishingly redefined his unique blend of Hip Hop, Afro beat, and Soul with a record that flows like one continuous song over the course of 22 tracks. The genius lies in the fact that all of the tracks contain only ‘One Verse’. Production was provided by some of the finest producers in the country, including the Lab Technicians (Athletic Mic League), DJ AMF, & ZO!.
S.U.N’s lyrical prowess comes from his upbringing in Ypsilanti, Mi. where the inability of people to rise above their conditions has been an inspiration to project their plight through his words. Through the exposure he has received on myspace.com, songs like ‘Black Economics’ and ‘Give Me Understanding’ have become anthems for the impoverished and disenfranchised around the world.
With ‘Uni-verses’ his spiritual and meditative approach to his music bleeds through on songs like ‘Life Is In Motion’, and ‘Be Original’. The mood of ‘Uni-Verses’ reflects all that has influenced his writings over the past four years. Songs like ‘Now Showin’ was written on the eve of the American invasion of Iraq, while ‘Tryin to Get A Win’ reflects the financial struggles of an pure lyricist in the post 9/11 economy.
S.U.N’s distinguished career has led him to work directly with some of the biggest names in the business. As a member of the Fonkey Bald Heads he had the opportunity to work with Prince. He has recorded with, and had featured appearances on his records by such hip hop luminaries as Juice, OneBeLo, Bizarre (D-12), Paradime, and Buff 1 among countless others.
S.U.N’s live performances have won him acclaim all over the U.S. for his spontaneity, lyrical precision, impromptu accapellas, and top flight musicianship provided by the official live hip hop band of Detroit, the Gorilla Funk Mob. Unlike many emcees in the industry today, S.U.N is a veteran of performing with live musicians and is equally at home performing with a band as he is with a DJ.
Off stage, S.U.N. is relaxed and contemplative. His favorite quote is simply “Underground music should be felt not heard.” When people witness him for the first time onstage, that is exactly what they experience. By the end of the show, they’re usually running to the ATM to get enough cash to buy his CD’s.
I have no pleasure in any man who despises music. It is no invention of ours: it is a gift of God. I place it next to theology. Satan hates music: he knows how it drives the evil spirit out of us. Martin Luther
I hope you are doing good SUN!! I need your CD..I mean it :-) just direct me in that direction...I dont have to tell you that I love your music and that my soul needs it. Thank youuuu Keep Shinnin!! T
They fu*kin' wit us fam, everybody get all hyped for Barack, only for Ol' McCain to slide threw da backdoor to slit and suck, bloodthirsty vampire lookin moinyecka. It's been a minute, hope all is crisssssssss! BLESS & BLISS
What up Uncle? I hope you are good man. I gotta beat on my page called "Needing To Win" that I REALLY want you to do something with. Its rough, but when I finish it it'll be dope. It would be like a part two to "Trying 2 Get A Win"....showing people WHY you really need to win...
Hey whats been good lately? Just checking in and making my myspace rounds
Thanks for the ongoing support. The New Album "Canary In The Coal Mine" will be available this summer on Longrange/Koch Records. Best wishes to you and yours!
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Hello S.U.N!! Just coming through to say hello, hope things are very good for ya. I'm adding searching to my page, I was so happy when I saw you put it up :-) Have a great week! "Poetry is wisdom that enchants the heart" "Wisdom is poetry that sings in the mind" "A great singer is he who sings our silences" OneLove
Yo... get a real dope free mixtape on my page right now if you'd like if not thats coo too... all you have to do is click the "Hype Kills" Mixtape cover on my page in my about me section...
I hope you had a very Merry Christmas!..wishing you the Best New Year possible. 2008 will be great!! 2008 will be blesses with new beginings! OneLOve T
the sun always comes with heat, light and life. the music reflects that perfectly. been diggin on this shit since i first heard that god bless you joint. peace be with u, respect
