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» genre: HipHop > Positive Vibes

» location: Bernie Gresham III

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Urban Gypsies

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Dec 10, 2011

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Founded in 2002 The Urban Gypsies are a band with music as its mission playing a variety of styles.
This band has as its members: GX3, founder, producer, singer, writer and sax man. Maurice (The axeman) Mackie, associate producer, writer, guitarist and singer, DeDara Moore, songstress, writer & producer, Shawnese Jennings, singer & songwriter, Keenan Pinson, Bass and James Stewart, drums and vocals, Monique " Monachere'" Howard, singer & songwriter.

We also have the Gypsy Singers including but not limited to: Monique "Mona Chere'" Howard, Dedara "De Dara" Moore, and Shawnese Jennings

We also have the Young Gypsy Drama Crew (YGC), which includes both rappers and singers: Mel "Black Mel" McCoy, Quentin "QB" Bradley, Monique "Mona Chere'" Howard, Rayvin " Tu Tu " Caldwell, and David "Blak" Caldwell, Tony "Baby Huey" Spurill.

Why this name?

The name describes the make up of the band. A collective of musicians from all walks of life with the common denominator being true music. We play R.A.I.S. music, that is Rhythm and International Soul.
The name is a statement to the fact that we produce music of all types and hope to appeal to the international community.

Do you play live?

We have performed live at a number of venues including; The open house for the Chicago Communicator Newspaper, The Black Law Student Association Alumni Dinner, EXposure Restaurant, Cafe' Society Restaurant, and most recently at the African Carribean Festival of Life.

How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?

I think it gives artists more freedom, and greater access to the listening public. It also allows for those without distribution avenues to get their material heard.

Would you sign a record contract with a major label?

Yes, if the contract was one primarily for distribution and did not involve signing over rights to the masters.

Band History:

The Urban Gypsies are a group of musicians dedicated to R.A.I.S. Music or Rhythm And International Soul. Formed by the collective thought of Bernie “GX” Gresham III, Felton Maurice Mackey, Marcos Rivera, Jeff Fields, and Chyse Smith, and Norris “Old Mac” McKinley the band was formed in the summer of 2004. Since it’s inception the band has had a number of members; some of whom, have left and returned; some of whom have gone on to different projects. They all are still considered Gypsies.
Current Roster: GX3, De Dara, Shawnese, James, Maurice, and Keenan; Part – timers- Marcos Rivera, Greg James, Dwight "White" Murden, Takee & Los

Your influences?

George Clinton, James Brown, Bob Marley, Quincey Jones, Led Zeplin, Pink Floyd, Public Enemy, Eric B. & Rakim, John Coltrane, Teena Marie, Prince, Notorious B.I.G., Tu Pac, Jay-Z, Lil Wayne, Ray Cahrles, The Cookies.

Favorite spot?

Chicago, and Jamaica. We would also like to visit the motherland, Africa.

Equipment used:

Pro-Tools, Reasons, Fruity Loops, Ableton Live

Anything else...?

If you are interested in promotional materials: T-Shirts, or Posters please contact Bernie Gresham III (773) 946-2302.

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