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Renata Jackson

USA
July 28, 2004
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Brandon Li. Greg DeDeugd. Jasmine Henderson. Together, they are Renata Jackson. Hailing from the North Carolina School of the Arts, Renata Jackson brings you a signature sound that combines elements of Urban, Hip Hop, and Rap music. Their inspirations range from old-skool hit-makers like Sean "Puffy" Combs to today's chart-toppers, such as the venerable P Diddy. Like any great artist not related to Bob Dylan, Renata Jackson is starting small. But someday, their success will bring hope to the millions of children just like them, looking for any way out of their middle-class suburban upbringing.
Band/artist history
8.11.03--Brandon buys a new computer. 9.23.03--Brandon discovers his computer comes with some music software. 9.24.03--Brandon tries to make a beat with his computer. 9.24.03--Brandon discovers he is not very good at making beats with his computer. 9.30.03--Brandon finally makes a decent beat with his computer. 9.31.03--Brandon and Greg record "Grandma's Birthday". 10.12.03--Brandon discovers he cannot sing. 10.12.03--Brandon makes Jasmine sing the hooks for his songs. 10.13.03 thru 5.11.03--Brandon, Greg, and Jasmine record a bunch of songs. Their friends think the songs are cool. 5.23.03--Brandon and Greg decide it would be funny to name their rap group after their film theory professor, Renata Jackson. 7.27.04--Brandon makes a web site for "Renata Jackson" during a slow day. 7.28.04 thru 7.28.05 (projected)--Brandon, Greg, and Jasmine grow bored with rapping and get real jobs.
Have you performed in front of an audience?
Renata Jackson will perform anywhere there is an audience and/or Miller Light.
Your musical influences
Beastie Boys, Errol Flynn, Velveeta, Hammacher Schlemmer, Kim Il Sung, Sage Francis, George Killian, Rick Rubin, Creed, Not Really Creed That Was a Joke, Danger Mouse, N.E.R.D. (but only their first album), Gift of Gab, Jelly Roll Morton.
What equipment do you use?
Brandon's computer, Brandon's microphone, Brandon's acoustic foam-padded closet, Greg's beer.
Anything else?
"Now seriously folks, all music video awesomeness aside... there is a foul and dark force at work in the media today. It is, yes, a powerful force driven by greed, corruption and an unquenchable thirst for power. But there is another force, indeed, a more powerful force driven by truth, justice and an unshakeable belief in the freedom of ideas, knowledge, and creation. That force is the will of the people! It resides in the heart of each and every one of us. We must reject the designs of mass media and it's further consolidation of power... write your congressman, call the FCC, go outside and scream as loud as you can: "I'm mad as hell and I'm not going to take it any more!" Please...this is Renata Jackson urging you to take back the airwaves. Goodnight and God bless."
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Hip-Hop & Alternative Hip Hop artist from USA. New songs free to stream or download. Add to your playlist now.