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sonofnun
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A teacher, an activist, a poet, and a performer, Son of Nun (S.o.N.) doesn't just intend to entertain a crowd, but rather speak with his crowd. With inspiration from Jah and struggle, S.o.N. flows over hip-hop, jungle, or any beat that moves you. His resume includes innumerable performances and a few musical projects as well. S.o.N.’s performed at DC’s one and only Buzz several times with djs Deinfamous, Adam F, JennR8, and others. S.o.N.’s also opened and closed for Roni Size & Reprazent at the 9:30 club in DC. He’s emceed on an album, “What’s Left,” with jungle producer King Rhythm, which has just been picked up by the Belgian label Quatermass. Focusing on hip hop now, S.o.N has opened for Mr. Lif, Akrobatic, Buck 65, and others at b-more’s own Ottobar. Keep your eye on this man; he'll be makin' some waves in the music world!
Why this name?
son of nun-
it comes from the book of joshua in the old testament of the bible. when people familiar with christianity or the torah think of important individuals who helped bring people closer to their destiny the name of joshua the son of nun is typically not mentioned. his contribution was crucial but he remains less popularized for whatever reason. i identify with this because people like malcom x, dr. king, and karl marx are my mentors but they each needed a movement to help organize and still need people to carry the torch to future generations. i also identify with joshua because he had to do some terrible things so i'm sure he had regrets like everyone else. i imagine he had to balance dedication and conscience while struggling to achieve his goals.
it comes from the book of joshua in the old testament of the bible. when people familiar with christianity or the torah think of important individuals who helped bring people closer to their destiny the name of joshua the son of nun is typically not mentioned. his contribution was crucial but he remains less popularized for whatever reason. i identify with this because people like malcom x, dr. king, and karl marx are my mentors but they each needed a movement to help organize and still need people to carry the torch to future generations. i also identify with joshua because he had to do some terrible things so i'm sure he had regrets like everyone else. i imagine he had to balance dedication and conscience while struggling to achieve his goals.
Do you play live?
i do play live and i've had the opportunity to play at some pretty tight spots like the 9:30 Club in DC, Nation in DC, the University of Maryland in College Park, Fletchers, The Spot, The Vault, 1614 Lounge, Turners, The Ottobar, and plenty of underground spots in Baltimore. i've also done shows in New York and Chicago.
i love doing shows, i vibe off the crowd, the more into it they are the more i give!
special moments?
everytime people move to the set and everytime someone tells me that they dig the lyrics and are interested in getting more politically active.
i love doing shows, i vibe off the crowd, the more into it they are the more i give!
special moments?
everytime people move to the set and everytime someone tells me that they dig the lyrics and are interested in getting more politically active.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
i think its a double edged sword. for me its great, people who never would have heard me get a chance to check something new, on the other hand big labels are losing out a little because people can just download the new joint from their big selling artist instead of copping it at the store.
is nelly gonna lose his shirt if his new album goes gold instead of platinum? probably not. could some new comer catch a break and get signed because of file sharing? probably.
if this is the price the billion dollar industry has to pay.... oh well, i think they can handle it.
is nelly gonna lose his shirt if his new album goes gold instead of platinum? probably not. could some new comer catch a break and get signed because of file sharing? probably.
if this is the price the billion dollar industry has to pay.... oh well, i think they can handle it.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
it depends on the contract, and it depends on how much creative control i have.
Band History:
i started rhyming in 97. i used to just write poetry but a friend of mine who was in a band was like 'you should write a rhyme and jam with us sometime.' so i said what the hell, and haven't put the mic down since.
i emceed with king rhythm on the album "What's Left." it just got picked up by the belgian label Quatermass. Check it out- it's dnb/hip hop it even has a video with a surprise ending.
i emceed with king rhythm on the album "What's Left." it just got picked up by the belgian label Quatermass. Check it out- it's dnb/hip hop it even has a video with a surprise ending.
Your influences?
Can Ox, radiohead, digable planets, rjd2, mr. lif, sage francis, dj vadim, dillinja, skibadee, bob marley, burning spear, buju banton, the doors, zap mama, portishead, esthero, illogic, tool, rage, last poets, labtekwon, fela, nina simone, dj shadow, qbert
Favorite spot?
where ever my friends are.
Equipment used:
brain,
voice box,
mic.
voice box,
mic.
Anything else...?
listen to a few tunes and let me know what you think!
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