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ANatural

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ANatural was born Joseph Boykin in Kings County Hospital in Brooklyn New York and raised in Sethlow Housing Apartments. Due to the absence of his parents, he moved out of Sethlow into Pologrounds Housing Apartments in Harlem, New York when he was 10 yrs old. After the untimely death of his grandmother Gloria Level he was taken-in by his great grandmother, Willie Mae Boykin. ANatural always had a love for music & writing. At the young age of eight, he sparked his interest to create music. Watching artist such as Wu Tang Clan, Heltah Skeltah, and Boot Camp Clik perform on "Brooklyn Day" captivated ANaturals attention. To gain more knowledge about the music industry as he got older, ANatural went back to school where he met Scott Man (a talented music professor who helped him record his first track). Scott landed ANatural his first radio commercial while he was in highschool. ANatural teamed up with Critical Child Productions and went on to record many tracks in hope of landing a recording contract. They recorded at Bang Studio (N.Y), Squad Studio (N.Y), and Mystic Studio (S.I). He was later offered a publishing deal, which fell through due to bad management. He decided to move to New Jersey with friend and business partner, Bim Star. They both had aspirations to be successful. During this time Anatural observed Hip Hops ever changing evolution and how it was being portrayed. ANatural found his place for Hip Hop, incorporating several other genres of music such as Techno, Fusion, Rock & R&B. With production, ghost writing, & Song writing under his belt, ANatural shows his well rounded ability to be a force in the music industry. And thats what you can expect from ANatural. Emerging from New York City, ANaturals unique style of writing has more than lifted a few eyebrows. His music has earned him praise among his peers since the age 14. Recently he caught the attention of Dj Teddy King of B.E.T's "The Deal". With DJ Teddy King hosting his 1st major project, ANatural is confident in his position in the music world. His ear for blues, Rock and house music truly makes him unique. With the help of renown producer Amir Saleem, ANatural continues to create music that his fans can identify with. The recent lose of his great grandmother (his strongest motivation) has not stopped him from pursuing his dream. ANatural is unafraid to be different. He's known for meshing the old school Hip Hop style & Rock sound with the urban new school. One would listen to his music and notice a wide array of musical genres: a spectrum from Electronic, to Rock, to Pop, to R&B, and of course Hip-Hop/Rap. From the moment you press "Play," his distinct baritone grabs you, forcing anticipation of what?s to come, and you can be sure that one song never sounds the same as the last. Case proven, ANatural is a unique, skilled talent that is in the present and will be in the future. With a fanbase that continues to grow rapidly from the United States to the Canadian Border, and a motto of "Not Trying to change the game, Gonna save it", ANatural is undeniably an artist you will see emerge to the top!
Band/artist history
2009 "Whats The Hype?" LP/Mixtape CD- The Series Vol.1, Released May 2009, Distributed East, Eastcoast Region, Songcast, Major Digital Online Stores, Selective Stores Threwout New York City, Produced by H.I.T.M Productions. Singles 2009 Streaming/Radio Airplay: 2009 "Go Getta" Single/Major Digital Online Stores Itunes & Amazon 2009 "Me and You" Single/Major Digital Online Stores Itunes & Amazon 2009 "Bonita Apple Bum" Single/Major Digital Online Stores Itunes & Amazon 2009 "Imma Boss" Single/Major Digital Online Stores Itunes & Amazon 2008 EP: 2008 EP "ANatural" Distributed East, Eastcoast Region, Selective stores/venues threwout New York City 2008 Singles: 2008 "Rich Democrats" Single/Distributed Eastcoast Region 2008 "Missing You" Single/Distributed Eastcoast Region 2008 "What You Wanna Do" Single/Distributed Eastcoast Region 2007 EP: 2007 EP "Critical Point" The Mixtape-Distributed East, Eastcoast Region, Selective stores/venues threwout New York City, Produced by Critical Child Productions 2007 Singles: 2007 "Reason" Single/Distributed Eastcoast Region 2007 "Front Line" Single/Distributed Eastcoast Region 2007 "Prepared For War" Single/Distributed Eastcoast Region Radio/Online Digital Radio Play Outlets: Radio Bracknell The Unheard Radio Hip Hop Channel 1 Life 1 Family Radio Shades Radio- Temple of Hip Hop Banana Peel Radio The Starving Artists Guide Podcast Radio Fresh Music Express Radio True Home Open Mic Podcast Radio Barauch College Radio Brooklyn College Radio Circa 95 Radio Boundless Radio Indezonic Radio Under World Mix Radio Live 365 Radio Music Discovery Radio Acoustic Fuel Radio Streetz Radio- Fresh Fridays Kamlegaze FM Radio Pongid Radio WTHK 93.5FM- Hudson, NY WFYV 104.5FM- Jacksonville, FL Compilation CDs Highlights: 2009 Streetz Originated Volume 1V Compilation CD- "Imma Boss" track available CD Baby & Itunes 2009 Indezonic Radio- Blow Up Compilation CD Vol.3- "Go Getta" track available via Itunes 2009 Triple F Unlimted Unsigned Mixtape- The 2009 Unsigned Mixtape Series- "Go Getta" & "Me and You" track availabe via Itunes & Napster 2009 Hangout Corporation Podcast- Club Enforcer Series Mixtape- "Go Getta" track availabe via Itunes 2009 Street Thoughts- Open Fire Vol. 1 Mixtape- "Go Getta" track available via Itunes & streetthoughts.org 2009 "The Natural Well Being" Album Coming soon Distributed East, Eastcoast Region, Major Digital Online Stores Magazine/Press: 2009 UBO Magazine- The Underground Beat Online Magazine- Urban Entertainment- Artist of the Week- May Issue 2nd Week 2009 DYA Magzine- The Do Your Art Magazine- Online Digital Magazine- Artist of the Month- May Issue 3rd Week 2009 Fresh Music Express Magazine- Digital Press 2009 Royalty Magazine- "The Showcase" Artist of the Month of August 2009- Drahma Magazine- Urban Media Radio Station Live Interviews: Brooklyn College Campus Radio Station- Brooklyn, New York Boundless Radio Station- New York, New York Circa 95 Radio Station- New York, New York Suga 104.5FM- Fort Myers, Florida Notable Competition/Contest Award Highlights: 2009 Urban Music Awards USA- Top 100 Artist Finalist- America's Next Urban Superstar 2009 Competition- Hammerstein Ballroom New York Concerts/Tours/Festivas/Conference Performed in: M.E.A.N.Y Festival 2009- Musicians & Emerging Artist New York Baltimore Music Conference 2009 Notable Venues: The Delancey Timeout New York Lounge Ashford & Simpsons Sugar Bar Club Pyramid Pink Elephant Crash Mansions Loft A Brooklyn Lyceum Nightingales Under St. Marks Theatre Brooklyn College Baraugh College The Annex Bowery Poetry Club BLVD NYC La Cashbah Nightclub Artist/Groups/ Worked With & Supported: Carlos St John AL-Knoxx T.O.T Entertainment Stro Figgaz Timeless Muzic Group Amir Saleem Lady Nubia Talia Coles DJ Teddy King DJ Ill P Boundless New York Marco Bosco Lex Sandler Loco Dice H.T.I.M Productions Bad Newzz Areamu Records Critical Child Bim Star MIMS Artist Colaborations/Features: Arsiney Giz Claudia Janelle CAUSE Yung Blitz YoungKraze Sponsors Include: King Stampede Clothing Line Aremu Premier Couture Clothing Line SABIT Clothing Line
Have you performed in front of an audience?
I play live all the time just to get a better feel & interact with my fans & following! To me thats the best feeling when im performing live in front of my fans!
Your musical influences
My greatest musical influence is my late Greatgrandmother Willie Mae Boykin! R.I.P We miss You! I wish you where here!
What equipment do you use?
The Mic & my vocals!
Anything else?
Grind Time!
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