MsP MooN ShynE
MooN ShynE has been creating music since 2000. He is primarily a hip-hop producer, but has evolved to fuse genres together; even those not commonly associated with hip-hop. He created two albums with a rap trio consisting of Doc L [Flight], iLL cHrome [MooN ShynE], K-Dogg [K-Maculate], two albums with AdRoK for the electronic group Chamber[303], and two albums as MooN ShynE with one on the way.
He also produces for all MooN sHizzLe Productions (a division of 5Families entertainment) family members and has on occasion produced and mixed for non-family members such as Miza Mac and Habiba, as well as created beats with Paul Ibanez.
He also plays lead guitar for the Feebles, plays bass and drums for God's Flock Christian Fellowship, formerly played bass for the Bergen Community College Jazz Ensemble, and is currently 1/2 of the rap duo Black and Blue Ink. with K-Maculate.
"Phase 3 - L.Y.R.I.C.A.L. Without Fear," the third album in the album series, is being released on March 1, 2010.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
MooN Shyne was once part of a rap trio consisting of Doc L (Flight), iLL cHrome (MooN ShynE), and K-Dogg (K-Maculate). After Doc L and K-Dogg withdrew from music in 2002, iLL cHrome continued on the path of music using the pseudonym MooN ShynE.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
I performed with my old clique once at Pascack Valley High School. I also performed as Pass the Mic 2004, an open mic event for IFA (International Filipino Association) of NYU. It was my first performance solo. I have also performed at Bergen Community College twice, Ramapo college once, the Bergenfield Festival once, and the Philippine Fiesta once.
Your musical influences
Canibus, Chino XL, Nas, Jay-Z, Big Pun, Sticky Fingaz, Warbux, Dre, Beatnuts, DJ Premier, Pete Rock, mad other people
What equipment do you use?
Audio Technica 2020, Studio Projects VTB1 Preamp, Samson C-Com16 Compressor, KRK RP5G2 Monitors, FL Studio 9, Adobe Audition 3.0 and T-Racks