BZymphany
BZ a.k.a BZymphany. Born December 26th, 1984. Residing in Bolingbrook/Chicago, IL (Born and raised). Been rapping since 13, producing since 16. Produce all music with no samples. I've opened for Do or Die, Ms. Toi, and Hell Razah from Sons of Man/Wu-Tang. I've done shows all over Chicago/Illinois, traveled to Cleveland, Houston, and have produced for a wide range of artists. I produce Hip hop, rap, r&b, trance/electro/house, jazz, video game, and movie scores/backdrops.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
*opened for Hell Razah (Sons of Man/Wu-Tang)
*opened for Do or Die
*did a show with Ms. Toi (Ice Cube’s “put your back into it” feature)
Performances:
Album Release House Party, Bolingbrook, IL (2006)
Hangar 9 Battle of the MC's Carbondale, IL (2005)
Hangar 9 Hip Hop Night Carbondale, IL (2005)
SIU Outdoor Festival Carbondale, IL (2005)
Las islas Marias, Aurora, IL (2006)
Hangar 9 BZ Night Carbondale, IL (2006)
BBQ's hip hop night Carbondale, IL (2007)
Mugsy's Hell Razah From Wu-Tang event Carbondale, IL (2007)
North Beach Downers Grove, IL (2 performances) (2006, 2007)
S.I.U-Carbondale Tourney Clinching game Carbondale, IL (2006)
B.P. American Idol Contest (1st place) Naperville, IL (2008)
Purple Haze Chicago, IL (2009)
Night Cap Chicago, IL (2009, 2010)
Club Euro Chicago, IL (2009)
Cafe Lura Chicago, IL (2010)
Subterranean Chicago, IL (2009)
House party at the Mansion Carbondale, IL (2006)
Adam Sampson's Wedding, Woodridge, IL (2009)
Clearwater Theatre "Homegrown Hip Hop Night" East Dundee, IL (2010)
"untitled Club" Cleveland, OH (2007)
Bar Rio Houston, TX (2008)
Club Roxx Elgin, IL (2009)
Wallaces (california & madison) Chicago, IL (2010) (2 performances)
Halftime Sports Bar, Romeoville, IL (2010) (3 performances)
The Silver Room, Chicago, IL (2010)
Club Illuminati, Chicago, IL (2010)
Bolingbrook Tomorrow’s top talent Bolingbrook, IL (2010)
Margaritas, Shaumberg, IL (2010)
Bobby Mcgees, Chicago Ridge, IL (2010)
Monroe-Fest Block Party, Chicago, IL (2010)
School off west end and Pulaski, Chicago, IL (2010)
2234 W. Madison (Chicago, IL 2010)
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
I do perform live and I have an extensive resume...I LOVE performing. When I opened for Ms. Toi (Ice Cubes "you can do" feature girl) in Houston that was awesome. I opened for Do-Or-Die (Twista, J.p., Kanye West features) and that was an amazing show. I love being on the stage just as much as producing.
Your musical influences
Music in itself is the influence, its everywhere. Gun's n roses introduced me to music. As a producer...Mannie Fresh, Timbaland, 3-6, The Neptunes, Just Blaze, The Legendary Traxter, James Horner, Daft Punk. I listen to ALL types of music and i'm really entranced by film scores and video game soundtracks.
What equipment do you use?
The original Motif-6, Structure Free, Native Instruments, Pro Tools LE, MBox Pro2, Windows XP, Personal built computer.
Anything else?
I love music...I love creative, imaginative music/artists...i produce all types of music so if you like the sound, I more than likely got a lot more for you!!! Peace
