atumiy allstarz
Peace, The Atumiy AllStarz are a collective of artist who are signed to EternalSword/Atumiy Records.Based out of Cincinnati, Ohio. Are goal is to obtain distribution for the label and the indivisual artist through" ESA" similar to what the Wu-tang did when they came on the scene.The music and talent speaks for it's self so enjoy.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
I have been doing music seriously since 91, 95 helped put together a group called The Watusi Tribe based out of Cin,Ohio We won several awards from 96to98 and was voted # 10 most influential group of the 90's out of 100 artist in the Cin area.The group lost five members leaving five left myself included.I started up Atumiy Records(now EternalSword/Atumiy Records) in 2001Released 7 albums from 05to07 now with a full roster we are kicking off our movement with The Atumiy AllStarz project. Vibe-One...........
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
Yes!!!!! We've been to NYC,Atl,Chi,Col,Lou,.We Love it. Opening up for the Roots at The Taste Of Cincinnati, Opening up For Talib Kweli,Young Bloods ,Killer Mike, E.U. and X-Clan......
Your musical influences
Influences are, Stevie Wonder, Guy,New Edition,Prince,MJ, Earth Wind and Fire, James Brown,X-Clan, Tribe called Quest,Fugees,Nas,Jay-Z,Krs-1, Rakim, Common, Talib Kweli,Wu-Tang Clan, Mos Def, Styles P, Jadakiss, Kanye West, Swizz Beatz, Roc Wilder, Dela Soul,Queen Latifah, Mc Lyte,Isis, Big Daddy Kane,Marly Mar, OutKast,Goodie Mob,Hi-Tek,The Roots,Pete Rock,Premier,GangStarr,S.P.I.R.I.T.
What equipment do you use?
MPC 2000,korg n364,aw16g digital recorder,Wave Lab.Bass Guitar, Lead Guitar, Drums.
