Jamal STEELE
Originally from ATL, this emcee now resides in Panama City. The premier emcee from S.W.A.T., Jamal STEELE displays an incredible talent for rhyme and wordplay.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
Speakin' about LIFE on the MIC, the forthcomin' album, "The FOUNDATION", serves a 2 fold purpose. First, it serves as THE FOUNDATION on what Jamal's lyrical career will be built on. Second, it also explores THE FOUNDATION of Jamal's life: The LORD, Hip-Hop, and LOVE. Peep The FOUNDATION, featuring production from Jamal STEELE, The RELIC, Jeremy Crown, and Black MALICE. The FOUNDATION, available 2005.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
I Only did 1 live performance. This was back in 2000 and I just blacked out and bust a freestyle instead of the verse I wrote and everyone WILD OUT! That's when the "legend" of Jamal STEELE began. Cats in the city I live was always approachin' me, askin' when the album's droppin'
Your musical influences
Stevie Wonder, NAS, Jay-Z, Tonex, Kirk Franklin, Kanye West, Donnie Hathaway, Biggie, 2PAC, OutKast, Sleepy Brown, Fred Hammond, Marvin Gaye
