PROTEAS
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Back by popular demand...Real Hiphop!!! I am an individual Hiphop artist. Along with Midax of The Devil In the Deep Blue Sea Productions and Midax Music, majors moves are in the process. Thoughts Manifest is the name of the local Urban collective that was formed by myself(PROTEAS), DJ Forte, and Sun-Mellow.
Shouts to REAL Hiphop!!!!
Shouts to REAL Hiphop!!!!
Why this name?
Protean means versatile or variable. This was taken from the mythological sea-god Proteus, who has the ability to change forms...get it now? PROTEAS is also used as an acronym: Propheticly Reigning Over The Educated And Stupid.
Do you play live?
I mostly rip at open mics in my locale. I have done various talent shows and battles as well. I mostly have emceed for local DJ's and turntablists. Hiphop is slow in this small ass place that I live, but me and my peoples are striving to expand the Kulture as well as the minds.
Show some love and love is then returned...
Be on the look out for the album!!!
Show some love and love is then returned...
Be on the look out for the album!!!
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
The net makes it possible for heads who would normally not be heard to put their music up and be heard world wide. It also makes self promotion easier and more efficient at times.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
Oh of course! That's the ultimate goal...the internet ain't gonna feed me...I'm hungry so a deal is what I really want. Gotta take care of my momz for real.
Band History:
I started rhyming back in my freshman year of highschool when some kids were cipherin in the halls and they called me out when I was walking by. I started DJing in 2000 and started B-Boying in 1999. I have been around Hiphop all of my life though...my bro used to DJ and MC. My main thing is to expand Hiphop Kulture. No one can do it alone, therefore, I am trying to do my part.
Your influences?
Rakim, KRS-One, Big Daddy Kane, Heiroglyphics, Gangstar, real Hip-Hop, Underground Hiphop, quality Emcees, Lyrics, real MC's, Talib Kweli, Mos Def, Royce 5'9", Outkast, Wu-tang Clan, rhyme skillz, and raw talent.
Favorite spot?
I don't know yet...something feels like I am being drawn to the Bay Area of Cali though. Or maybe Europe or Asia...anywhere that appreciates real shit.
Equipment used:
Whatever will get the job done.
Anything else...?
Though it seems that the crew is no longer a crew...sometimes family is separated, but they always come back together. I love my people and I know that somewhere inside, they love me too. Peace to Hiphop...my disfunctional family.