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hilow2003
Hi Low
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Hi.Low is a melting pot of different sounds and vibes. Two solo artists blend together to bring powerful pop music with a hip-hop edge. Truck (a.k.a. Keoni Kelso) adds a flavor of pop and his radio-friendly raps add a hint of his hip-hop influences. Mikee lends a soulful voice to the group, lending that taste of r&b, soul and funk.
Why this name?
TRUCK: "I chose that name even before Mikee was part of the group. It was still me, Jan and this dude named Renito. We were supposed to be straight up hip-hop so I was like Hi.Low! Cause we wear our pants HIp 'n' LOW. Hehe."
Do you play live?
We do play live when the opportunity arises. We've performed in Manila and in Cavite. We're concentrating on getting our demo recorded now so we're laying low but hopefully, we get to go out and perform live cause that's what we like doing. It's always special when we write songs.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
TRUCK: "I think the Internet is a very powerful tool. And that's why we're hooked up on it. It's a great resource for vocalists like ourselves, too. It's a whole new ball game."
MIKEE: "I guess less CDs are being sold..."
MIKEE: "I guess less CDs are being sold..."
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
That's actually one of our dreams... and we're working hard to achieve it.
Band History:
Truck's solo cut "Sino Ba Siya?" was released on the P-Noize compilation, released in June 2003.
Hi.Low was conceptualized and formed in August 2003 as a trio of male rappers.
In late August, Truck and Jan were on the way to rehearsals and bumped into Mikee. "Wanna come along and jam?" She never left.
In early September, Uela joined the group days after Renito had quit.
Hi.Low's debut performance was at Cavite in September 2003 with a line up of four people.
In November 2003, Truck, Mikee and Jan decided to go on as a trio.
Hi.Low's first performance as a trio was at the campus of DLSU-College of Saint Benilde in February 2004.
The demo's recording began in late February. Jan had quit in early March. Recording is still on-going as well as teh search for a new member.
Hi.Low was conceptualized and formed in August 2003 as a trio of male rappers.
In late August, Truck and Jan were on the way to rehearsals and bumped into Mikee. "Wanna come along and jam?" She never left.
In early September, Uela joined the group days after Renito had quit.
Hi.Low's debut performance was at Cavite in September 2003 with a line up of four people.
In November 2003, Truck, Mikee and Jan decided to go on as a trio.
Hi.Low's first performance as a trio was at the campus of DLSU-College of Saint Benilde in February 2004.
The demo's recording began in late February. Jan had quit in early March. Recording is still on-going as well as teh search for a new member.
Your influences?
TRUCK: "Kulay, Missy Elliott, Justin Timberlake, Abs Breen, Liberty X, Gareth Gates, Left-Eye, Janet Jackson, Marky Mark, Dane Bowers"
MIKEE: "My mom and dad... Faith Evans, Mary J. Blige, Beyoncé Knowles, Janet Jackson, Aaliyah, Ashanti, Alicia Keys"
MIKEE: "My mom and dad... Faith Evans, Mary J. Blige, Beyoncé Knowles, Janet Jackson, Aaliyah, Ashanti, Alicia Keys"
Favorite spot?
TRUCK: "Mine is the beach. It just makes me feel special."
MIKEE: "Home."
MIKEE: "Home."
Anything else...?
Yeah... we're looking for a third member for the group. So, if you think you got the vibe and the heart and the commitment, give us a call!