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freedominfinite
FreedomINFINITE
NEWS
We're releasing our new album "The Cleansing" really soon. Keep your eyes and ears locked on! For more information email us at freedomisinfinite@gmail.com
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FreedomINFINITE is one of the most stellar spoken word duos to hit the planet Earth. Comprised of two distinct and powerful voices--Obi Adisa Asad and Deshone, these two brothers have been blowing up open mics and stages all across Los Angeles and Long Beach. From opening for accomplished artists such as The Pharcyde to performing at the last Black Business Expo in Los Angeles, these cats leave a tight impression upon anyone who hears them. They have two chapbooks under their belt and an upcoming album entitled "The Cleansing." Their EP "That's Gangsta" can be heard here and on fellow Hip Hop afficionado DJ Soul-O's page over at www.myspace.com/westcoastunknownproductions. Keep your ears and eyes peeled to the goodness as FreedomINFINITE continues to build. This page will undergo constant updates.
Why this name?
Originally FreedomINFINITE was named "Word Junkies." After looking through a dictionary, the two settled on the name "Infinite." However, upon hearing the name, Obi blurted out "FreedomINFINITE." The name and the way it's spelled (as if it's one word, not two) stuck.
Do you play live?
We have been all over Los Angeles and Long Beach performing live. Honestly, performing is more fun than recording. But both are fun and we get a lot out of it. We once performed at Co-lab in Santa Monica and we took 25 minutes to read a team piece. The host, Rachel Kann, didn't stop us because we were so good, but she did tell us about the time constraints after we finished. We felt bad about it, but we felt good that she didn't stop us because she dug us. We even made some friends and a couple of drunk girls hit on us after that.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
It revolutionizes it. It makes the music more accessible to the listeners. It does create problems with piracy, but sometimes you have to take the good with the bad. In any case, it broadens one's audience and you can reach more people around the world. Even start a following in foreign countries.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
Depends. If they let us have full rights to our catalog, masters, and vinyl rights--maybe. It they also let us get more money for the dollar--maybe. If we also have full creative freedom to say whatever we want--maybe. But since most labels are greedy corporate snakes, we doubt that'll happen. So we make it happen ourselves.
Band History:
We've been doing this for four years going on five. We met at Cal State Long Beach and we've been brothers ever since. It's not enough to say we're friends, we're brothers. Since then, the ride has been one crazy ass roller coaster. We've met some cool cats and some shady characters. We've published two chapbooks of our poetry, and we are currently recording our full length album. So, we're having fun.
Your influences?
Prince, Gil Scott-Heron, Last Poets, Compton's Most Wanted, NWA, Nikki Giovanni, Amiri Baraka, Saul Williams, Rage Against the Machine, The Roots, Little Brother, Heiroglyphics, Everlast, Mark Gonzales, Cypress Hill, Ani Difranco, Zap Mama, Miles Davis, Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Nina Simone, MajicBulletTheory, DJ Soul-O, Outkast, Wu-Tang Clan, Above The Law, Boo-yaa Tribe, A Tribe Called Quest, The Furious Five, Funky Four plus One, MC Lyte, Afrika Bambaataa, Ohio Players, Prodigy, Max Romeo, Bob Marley, Aaliyah, Tupac, Biggie, Jeru Tha Damaja, The Fugees. . .too many people to name.
Favorite spot?
Long Beach!
Equipment used:
Man, we got a DJ. DJ Soul-O of West Coast Unknown Productions. www.soulovs.com. Plus we roll with a live band, MajicBulletTheory.
Anything else...?
Let our music bump in your ears and energize your soul!! Much love, one.