Arnie Sykes
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He's back in action.
Since his debut in 2002, Austin rapper/actor has released an album, performed in several venues and events, has been seen and heard on TV, film, and radio rapping and acting, made multiple appearances on the Austin Music Network, premiered the award-winning "Who's Ya Daddy?" music video, and gained fans all over the world. After spending time back in the studio, Sykes now offers his latest, the sophomore album of , and within hours, the two of them were in the studio to create Arnie Sykes' debut album and plus special guest artists , , and made many enjoy Arnie Sykes' initial offering and respect his intentional decision of using lyrical content that was different from the norm and not "hardcore." Some critics were quick to label it a parody album rather than describe what it truly was, but Arnie Sykes dismisses such criticisms and is very proud of his debut album.
Now Arnie Sykes and Huey Esquire are back in the game with musically marking Arnie Sykes' return with a sound that feels like it's straight off of a movie score. Tracks like this and describe his growth in hip-hop since his last outing. gives you hip-hop with an R&B flair, while the CD's first single becomes the official anthem for the end of the work week and the start of the weekend.
And you know it isn't an Arnie Sykes CD without booty-shakin' hits, which he delivers with a hot track appropriately titled Then there's the ultimate party groove that defines the fine art of shakin' that thang. And nothing will get the party started faster than the house/techno rap title track,
Arnie Sykes also gets more personal on this album. He wants to encourage people to be aware of the world and accept responsibility for our actions, no matter the consequence, through the tracks and Talking about his music in his personality traits in and a satirical view of haters in skits featuring "street life" rappers Arnie Sykes expresses his frustration for those who choose to dismiss him for not adhering to some of rap music's stereotypes. He even tackles a taboo subject, black-on-black racism, in the track
But topics and changes aside, these tracks mixed in with Arnie Sykes' party hits and smooth grooves bring one eclectic and sophisticated hip-hop album. And he brings it with numerous special guests including singer and fellow Generrus artist hip-hop duo Austin deejay R&B vocalist and even features an appearance from Austin hip-hop pioneer and 8-time Austin Hip-Hop Artist of the Year award winner
First-time listeners and Arnie Sykes followers will all get something different from his new album. He has grown as an artist and a person over the past couple of years, andBand/artist history
music video and single releases
music video and single releases
remix releases
has Arnie Sykes as a special guest numerous times
is penned as the theme song for the upcoming independent film, "The Breakdance Kid"
becomes the official theme song for the Austin television series, "TV Junkies"
single releasesHave you performed in front of an audience?I've played in a number of venues in Austin, TX and along the East Coast.
Your musical influences
Will Smith, Kanye West, Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Nelly, Outkast, Busta Rhymes, Overlord, Bavu Blakes, Tee-DoubleAnything else?
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