Black Lotus
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BLACK LOTUS is an emcee that has been in this business officially since 1994 but has been emceeing since about 1987. A rugged Emcee from the badlandz of Harlem NYC spitting ill verses, freestyles, etc.. since 1989. Never one to follow trends, this cat is all about making the true from the heart boom-bap Hip-Hop music. Being born & raised in Harlem, NYC & having lived in various places around the country (Atlanta, Philly, Syracuse, Florida) has shaped his thought process & his approach to this music. Don't get it twisted! This is not some fake thug, Bling Bling, Harlem World type flava. Strictly Da Undaground Hed-nodda steez. His style consists of complex-lyricism, knowledge of self, freestyle lyrikz & battle rhymez, strictly original, not tryin to be outdone… the world's ready so now he's coming to hit 'em up w/ tight flowz, concepts, battle verses, knowledge, etc. It’s time to get the buzz going so headz can peep the skills of this MC/Producer/Writer and bear witness.

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Why this name?
The name Black Lotus represents a state of mind. The Lotus flower symbolizes the mind going from a state of ignorance into intellect and Black is the primeval essence of all. So the name Black Lotus has to do with the knowledge of self principle known as Self-Mastery.
Do you play live?
Yes I rip shows wit ill flows, crowd participation & straight skillz! Accapella, Improv on the spot, Freestyles, movement with the music to bring you the dopeness!
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
It allows the Artist more control over his/her product with out the industry taking over the Artist or compromising his position.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
If the "deal" was right.
Your influences?
Wu-Tang Clan, Killah Priest, Sunz of Man, Lost Children of Babylon, Scienz of Life, Sun-Ra, Miles Davis, Coltrane, etc...
Favorite spot?
NYC, ATL, PHILLY
Equipment used:
Akai MPC2000XL, YAMAHA AW16G, FL STUDIO 8, REASON 3, AT-2020 MIC, PRESONUS TUBE PRE
Anything else...?
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