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This page was last updated: August 29, 2011
New Album
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My Name: ------------From My Military background. Like the kamikaze pilots with a goal to complete, even if it results in the lost of their own life; in most cases it did. I too have a goal not just to be a house hold name and a voice of hip-hop, but to make music for the ages, something that can capture time. Kamikaze CMI, CMI is the abbreviation of my Recording label Creative Music Inc, to separate me from the other million kamikaze’s out there.
Genre:-----------------I classify my genre as Alternative Hip-Hop. It’s a mix between Rock and Rap. I typically use some of the strings instruments you would find in Rock and Roll and merge it with the bass, hi hats and snar you hear in Hip-Hop. And also use a Hip-Hop tempo and lyrics but use the attitude and delivery of Rock and Roll hooks, in my hooks. So sometimes you may hear me screaming.
Artist / Producer:--------------- I’m a Artist and a Music Producer. If I had to choose which one I like best or which one I’m best at; I couldn’t. I’m by far my worst critic. I produce all my own beats and write all my own lyrics. I use KORG, M3, M50, Triton Extreme or live instruments for all my productions. I will produce a track and love it, but after listening at it a hundred times I start to dislike it, I will delete it. All my music I love none no more than the other. I am very conscious when I write however; I’m not a conscious rapper. I speak what’s on my mind.
Influences: ------------------Life is a big influence, and almost losing your life is even more of an influence. You appreciate things more, and for me it fuels my creativity and helps me to make good music. With that said there a few artist who I do aspire to be like or better than. Lil Wayne, his creativity and wiliness to exploit any genre of music and staying true to himself are characteristics I like. Kurt Cobain, A true legend in my eyes, Linkin Park, Atreyu, Marlyn Manson, BOB, Lupe Fiasco, Kanye West, and, all the underground artist who know what it is to listens to what’s main stream now and want to make it better, in every genre.
Current Projects:----------------- I release my second Solo album, Alternative, which is online and in stores. I'm also currently working, Touring and performing with Shannon, MS. (Let the Music play) across the U.S and Canada, details on the web site.
History:--------------- I have been on several radio stations to many list and opened up for Bobby Valentino, The Clips, Juvinile, Young Guns, and Lil webbie. I have been interviewed on shade 45 and Q93 in New Orleans. . I have been involve in the production of 5 albums; A Mile in my Shoes by the Click, Along time coming by the Click, Welcome to Versatown by The Versatyle kings; All which were released regionally in their areas and online. My songs have made it to the #1 spot on several music web sites.
Views on record contract with a major label:-------------------- I would like to get a deal but NOT a recording deal, I would like a major distribution deal. Labels tend to want to change the uniqueness of music until it sounds like everything else. I love being my own boss, if I can get my recording label a deal and they will give me free reign to do as I please as a artist, that would be good. But they better hurry before I do it all myself.
Live Performance:---------------- More than recording and producing music, I love to performing and getting my audience involved. I’m currently working with a Band to do live shows nothing prerecorded to really give the wow factor when on stage. I have in the pass performed all over the states, North Carolina, New Orleans, Philadelphia, New York and San Diego, in some cases in competition for a cash prize and almost all the time win.
Biography:---------------Born in New Orleans LA, and raised in the Calliope Projects. Music sometimes seems to be the only way to escape the everyday riggers of the New Orleans streets. I know I was different from my surrounding and also knew it would be very easy to become what I tried so hard to be different from. I consume my time listening and breaking down the lyrics of the all kinds of music, from Rap to Rock and even Country, using music to escape reality. Many times allowing the music to take me places weren’t enough, especially when my friends were all being killed or Jailed at a young age. Music begun to raise me, teach me about love, taught me about survival and gave me the desire to want to succeed and be successful. I joined the military after having an overwhelming feeling I would likely have the same abrupt demise as many of my friends. After leaving home I was able to expound on my musical desires and used music to express myself, at that point in my life my music was very depressing, I wanted to give people my life experience, and soon realized it was too overwhelming. Knowing what music did for me it was important for me to ensure my music had the same effect on my audience. I wanted to uplift people without depressing them. I wanted people to dance, I wanted people to think, and I wanted to people to be amazed, So I merge together the two music genre’s that touched my life most, Rock n Roll and Hip-Hop, and I bring to you Alternative Hip-Hop.
