
Gistologist
AKA SHOCK-MAN VOODOO
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
The Definition of Gistology (jist-'ï-le-jE). The foremost point or part; suffix: -ologies (from logos) study of; indicating science. Or: The main idea of everything that exists!
Gist AKA Gistologist AKA Gist 4 Gistology AKA Shock-man Voodoo is a Florida born New York raised lyricist poised and ready to launch his all-out assault on Hip-Hop. Gist offers an alternative perspective of life seasoned with humor, poetry, and storytelling in a way only Gist knows how. Drawing his influences from artists as far ranging as KRS ONE to LL Cool J, Gist rhymes reconcile the gritty urgency of underground Hip Hop with catchy hooks you would find in more commercially viable music.
Joints like 'Amsterdam' and 'This Is Protected' are perfectly executed concept songs. Transcending any area or coast's rhyme styles, Gist brings to hip-hop a universal rant while others rappers are just trying to get a leg up in the game. Tracks like 'Pussy Glove' and 'Hip Hoes' offer unique narrations into the game of sex for profit and carnal desire.
Paired with the magnetic beats of Mike Mills, Essud Fungcap Jr, Kobe of Ronin, and a host of others, team to forged a sound that embodies all that is inventive, exhilarating, and provocative within this worldwide dominating music form.