Style-One
Style-One
I am a socially-conscious hip-hop artist hailing from Springfield, Illinois. Music is a powerful tool, and while many think of it as simply being entertainment,
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Free At Last
Free At Last
Produced by BK Beats.
SoundClick artist Style-One presents "Free At Last", an outstanding release in the Alternative Hip Hop genre. It is the kind of track that finds the right moment to make itself heard. Every element feels intentional, resulting in a cohesive alternative hip hop track that resonates. Style-One continues to build an Alternative Hip Hop catalog on SoundClick, one of the longest-running platforms for independent artists. You can download this track free of charge.
I Am Hiphop
I Am Hiphop
Looking for a spiritual and conscious track?
Independent artist Style-One drops "I Am Hiphop", an Alternative Hip Hop track on SoundClick. The track carries an emotional weight that lingers well after it ends. With a tone that is spiritual and conscious, Style-One's track connects on an emotional level. Find more from Style-One on SoundClick, a platform built for independent music discovery. This song is available as free download.
The Difference
The Difference
Produced by Baghira Beats.
SoundClick artist Style-One presents "The Difference", an outstanding release in the Old School genre. Every element serves the song, creating a cohesive listening experience from start to finish. This is the unmistakable sound of Illinois, and it will especially appeal to old school fans. "The Difference" has peaked at #14 in the Old School category on SoundClick. For fans of Krsone looking for something new, Style-One delivers on SoundClick. Free MP3 download available for this track on SoundClick.
Play For Greatness - rough mix
Play For Greatness - rough mix
Produced by Gifted Presence, specifically his beat "Godless."
"Play For Greatness - rough mix" is a Hardcore Rap track by Style-One on SoundClick. It provides textures that deepen the overall emotional resonance. The arrangement unfolds with a natural ease, guiding the listener through a more immersive experience. Explore the full Style-One catalog on SoundClick and discover more Hardcore Rap music from independent creators. This track is available as free download.
Back to the Classics - rough mix
Back to the Classics - rough mix
Produced and written by me.
Independent artist Style-One drops "Back to the Classics - rough mix", an Alternative Hip Hop track on SoundClick. The arrangement reflects a careful attention to detail that rewards repeated listening. With a tone that is conscious, aretha franklin and ella fitzgerald, Style-One's track connects on an emotional level. Find more from Style-One on SoundClick, a platform built for independent music discovery.
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I am a socially-conscious hip-hop artist hailing from Springfield, Illinois. I started making hip-hop music at the age of 18, though at the time my lyrics were centered around marijuana. At the age of 19, I recorded my first few tracks. I didn't have proper gear, just a cheap $10 computer microphone and a copy of Cakewalk Home Studio, but I made the best out of it. Lyrically, I wasn't saying anything new. Stylistically, I wasn't that impressive. I was 20 years old before I started really putting out good lyrics, and started heading in a new creative direction. I wasn't content with the music that I had been making before that, so I really started thinking about what I wanted to say. Around that time, I recorded "Definition of Hip-Hop" as MC Assassin, which was a track that I vented my frustrations at being an independent artist.
Now, eight years later, I'm finally releasing music with quality lyrics that have something to say. As a hip-hop artist, I'm not concerned with getting rich, nor am I concerned with a lot of the things that mainstream rappers have a tendency to talk about. I'm not a thug, I'm not a pimp, or a "gangsta." I'm simply an MC that is sick and tired of seeing young kids get lured into a life of crime by so-called musicians who glorify that way of living. When I rap, I want to make people think. I want them to look at their communities, see the problems that society faces, and think about what they could do to make it a better place to live. That's why I make the music that I make. Music is a powerful tool, and while many think of it as simply being entertainment, it does influence people. Why not use that influence to make our communities better?
Have you performed in front of an audience?
Not yet, still working on promoting my recordings for the time being. If you're a venue near Springfield, IL, and would like to book me for a show, feel free to contact me. Note: By near, I mean within a 10 mile radius. I can't really afford to go any further than that at the moment.
Your musical influences
KRS-One, Public Enemy, Immortal Technique, X Clan, Sage Francis, a lot of old school hip-hop.
What equipment do you use?
FL Studio, Cakewalk Sonar Producer Edition, M-Audio Producer USB Condenser Mic (I know, not the best)
Anything else?
I still need a pair of monitors, or mixing and mastering engineers that would be willing to lend their ears until I can afford their services, after which point it would be paid from there on out.
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