Marcos Council
NEWS   Above The Standard Vol. 1
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CEO, Producer and Artist for Thingz Above Entertainment.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
It has it's pros and cons like with everything else but it is a good way to get your name out to many people.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
Depends on the contract. I would like to do production deals which will give me the freedom to work with different artists and groups.
Band History:
Been doing music since 1988 working on ensoniq eps-16, ARS-10 keyboards and various samplers. Now I do work on PC working with Reason 2.5, Acid 5.0, Fruity Loops, and Yamaha Motif.
Your influences?
Musical influences: Rap, Gospel, R&B, Jazz, all types of Reggae, Classical, and Latin sounds.

Who?: Stevie Wonder, Kirk Franklin, Shirley Ceaser, DJ Premier, Dr. Dre, Rakim, The Roots, Mos Def, Tribe Called Quest, Wu-tang Clan, De La Soul, Pete Rock, Kool G Rap, Erick Sermon, RZA, Marley Marl, KRS-One, Redman, Big Daddy Kane, P.E., Notorious B.I.G., Black Moon, Beatnutz, Fat Joe, Kanye West, Jay-Z.

All Old School Hip-Hop!!!
Favorite spot?
Virginia is good to me but NYC is always good. Always loved Atlanta but I going do more travel and then I can be clear on what is what.
Equipment used:
Yamaha Motif 6, Acid Pro 5.0, Reason 2.5, and anything I can get my hands on.
Anything else...?
Whoever wants to make classic hip-hop contact me. Keep in mind I do music for God so Conscious not nonsense. We are all creative intelligent beings so let's do work.
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