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Artist: Gina Chiala
Music is a political tool for San Francisco-born singer/songwriter Gina Chiala, with all proceeds from her performances and recordings used to organize the release of American political prisoners. Chiala has worked with the Leonard Peltier Defense Committee, in Lawrence, KS, serving as communications and events coordinator. ~ Craig Harris, All... [+] Read More
Artist: Controls
A downtempo illbient duo influenced by hip hop as well as new wave, the Controls were formed by vocalist Ann Colville and producer Mike Delaney (Dub-L). After meeting in 1996, the pair began making music and signed to Sm:)e Communications. The Controls' debut album One Hundred was released in 1999. ~ John Bush, All Music Guide [+] Read More
Artist: Lance Gibbon
Christian keyboardist/producer Lance Gibbon was born in Seattle in 1968, later studying electronic music at a local community college; a stint at Central Washington University followed, and concurrently he joined the Christian rock band Pathfinder. While teaching music in the public school system, Gibbon spent his weekends and summers recording... [+] Read More
Artist: Joan Cartwright
Joan Cartwright is a versatile individual with considerable talent in and outside of jazz as a performer, educator, and producer. Born in New York City, Joan studied piano and dance and has a bachelor of arts in communications and music and a master's degree in communications. After studying ballet and modern dance with Bernice Johnson, she... [+] Read More
Artist: The Feelers
The trio of James Reid (vocals/guitar), Matt Thomas (bass), and Hamish Gee (drums) carry a folk-rock essence, adding the occasional electronic garnish. Supersystem and the single "Pressure Man" netted them Best New Zealand Band of 1999. For Communicate, the band recorded in Auckland and London with Foo Fighters' producer Gil Norton, who brought... [+] Read More
Artist: Social Deviantz
Ever since their formation in early 1992, the Social Deviantz have made an impact in the underground Vancouver hip-hop community with a little assistance from Sugarshack Records; whom are responsible for all of their releases. Consisting of MC's A-Train and Fatbone while DJ/ producer Junya accompanies the production skillz, The Deviantz debuted... [+] Read More
Artist: Abstract Tribe Unique
Based out of the South Central Los Angeles hip-hop community, the Abstract Tribe Unique's lyrical theme has always revolved around their surroundings of growing up in the projects. First featured on their 1997 self-released Underground Fossils album, the urban storytelling continued two years later on their follow-up South Central Thynk Tank on... [+] Read More
Artist: D-Sisive
D-Sisive dove head first in the Toronto hip-hop community at the age of 16 for the intention of providing an alternative to the new jack sound of crossover R & B-rap; also known as "Hip-Pop." With an attitude that doesn't involve drugs, violence or the gangsta lifestyle, D-Sissive took the route of having a positive attitude that was debuted on... [+] Read More
Artist: All Sides
Versatile and Sites, better known as All Sides, had the chance to earn their mic credibility in the rap community of Vancouver with the production assistance brought on by Wade C. Eventually joining the Brougham Records family in 1998, All Sides released their debut single "Track Connections" that same year before contributing to the Prime... [+] Read More
Artist: Crooks of Da Round Table
Based out of Toronto, Ontario, King Con, K.D.B and DJ Scream otherwise known as Crooks of da Round Table have been apart of the underground hip-hop community since 1995. Their first single released two years later entitled "Day by Day, Knight by Knight" was their first contribution to this movement. ~Mike DaRonco, All Music Guide [+] Read More
Artist: Sam Cooke
Sam Cooke was the most important soul singer in history -- he was also the inventor of soul music, and its most popular and beloved performer in both the black and white communities. Equally important, he was among the first modern black performers and composers to attend to the business side of the music business, and founded both a record... [+] Read More
Artist: Rage Against the Machine
Rage Against the Machine earned acclaim from disenfranchised fans (and not insignificant derision from critics) for their bombastic, fiercely polemical music, which brewed sloganeering leftist rants against corporate America, cultural imperialism, and government oppression into a Molotov cocktail of punk, hip-hop, and thrash. Rage formed in Los... [+] Read More
Artist: War
One of the most popular funk groups of the '70s, War were also one of the most eclectic, freely melding soul, Latin, jazz, blues, reggae, and rock influences into an effortlessly funky whole. Although War's lyrics were sometimes political in nature (in keeping with their racially integrated lineup), their music almost always had a sunny,... [+] Read More
Artist: Big Punisher
The first solo Latino rapper to go platinum, Big Punisher was also yet another member of the hip-hop community to fall victim to an early death -- though in his case, it was due to health problems, not violence. In contrast to his large frame, Big Pun was a surprisingly graceful and nimble rapper, delivering his often clever, tongue-twisting... [+] Read More
Artist: Jaime Camil
Jaime Camil issued his debut album, Para Estar Contigo, in the summer of 2000, but he had been well-known in Mexico and throughout the Latin community long before that. His performance career began under the influence of this mother, a well-known Brazilian vocalist, when he was only five years old. He also appeared on Spanish-language television... [+] Read More
Artist: Bandit Queen
Raised by a record collection mostly consisting of old Motown, Al Green and Blondie, Tracy Godding (vocals/ guitar), Janet Wolstenholme (bass/ vocals), and David Eric Galley (drums/ vocals) had a chance to share their melodic, soulful upbringing to their home community of Manchester, England with Bandit Queen. Named after the Indian outlaw... [+] Read More
Artist: Delta 9
One of the hardest in the hardcore techno/industrial field, Delta 9 is the alias of Chicago's Dave Rodgers, a man influenced by thrash and industrial as well as dance styles like electro and gabba. Debuting with a series of singles for Drop Bass and Industrial Strength during 1995-96, Rodgers appeared on the Industrial Fucking Strength... [+] Read More
Artist: Pepe Vásquez
Son of musician and researcher Porfirio Vásquez, singer/songwriter Pepe Vásquez started singing and playing guitar at a very young age, performing a folk genre originated in black Peruvian communities to preserve their heritage. After attending Lima's Conservatory of Music, Pepe Vásquez became one of the most popular local artists, creating... [+] Read More
Artist: Nivea
Nivea made waves in the rap community when she joined Mystikal for his smash hit "Danger." Nivea's sultry R&B grooves were hot and the new millennium was her time to shine. Nivea's self-titled debut appeared on Jive in 2001; however, it was reissued the following year thanks to the success of "Danger" and Nivea's debut single, "Don't Mess With... [+] Read More
Artist: Selena
The tragic shooting death of Tejano singer Selena spawned a reaction within the Latino community that can be compared to the reactions to the deaths of Elvis Presley and John Lennon. An enormously popular singer in Latino communities across North America, her music crossed cultural boundaries to touch the lives of young and old alike. A... [+] Read More
Artist: Phatt Al
Archamedes da Arctikatt, AKA Phatt Roc-A-Dopelus, AKA Phatt Al has been involved in the Toronto hip-hop community since his time spent with the trio Three Blind Mice. Since their demise, he's been MCing for both The D.O.M. and Modern Funk Intonators as well as soloing it since the 1996 release of the "B'Dum' Bum" single. Following it's minor... [+] Read More
Artist: Peter Coyote
Although most well known as a talented and respected character actor in innumerable films, from big-budget Hollywood blockbusters (such as Steven Spielberg's E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial and Jagged Edge) to funky independent and foreign films (Roman Polanski's Bitter Moon, Pedro Almodovar's Kika) to TV movies, Peter Coyote's long, circuitous route... [+] Read More
Artist: Sara Von Davenport
Having been associated with the gospel community of Sacramento, California since she was a child, Sara Von Davenport made herself into a local celebrity through her vocals talents. Not only did she win the award for Best Female Vocalist by the Sacramento Chapter of the GMWA at the age of eight, but even had the chance to sing the national anthem... [+] Read More
Artist: One Nation Crew
The One Nation Crew was a diverse group of ten multicultural vocalists who were gathered by gospel artist Kirk Franklin to produce an album and tour internationally. Their sef-titled debut album was co-produced by Franklin and noted producer Al West, and primarily written and arranged by Franklin. His connection to the band contributed greatly... [+] Read More
Artist: Styles of Beyond
Consisting of MCs Ryu and Takbir, Styles of Beyond take their inventive Los Angeles-based hip-hop to the millennium and try to propel the form into uncharted territory. The group came together in 1995 when the two aspiring MCs met and freestyled together while on a break from class at Pierce Community College in Woodland Hills, CA. They were... [+] Read More
