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streetwise5280 + Musician in Denver, CO

streetwise5280
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SEEKING

Accordion, Acoustic Guitar, Background Singer, Bagpipes, Banjo, Bass Guitar, Cello, Clarinet, Dobro, Drums, Electronic Music, Fiddle, Flute, Harmonica, Harp, Keyboard, Lead Guitar, Mandolin, Other, Other Percussion, Piano, Rhythm Guitar, Saxophone, Steel guitar, Trombone, Trumpet, Ukulele, Upright bass, Violin, Vocalist - Alto, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Soprano, Vocalist - Tenor.

ABOUT

President of Merchantz EntertainmentLLC, Streetwise got his start as an artist in 2002, then moved on to production in 2004, and artist development and promotion. Streetwise is one of the original members of the Denver based 5 man rap group "The Merchantz" and also co-founders of Merchantz Entertainment LLC. Merchantz Ent. is a multi-faceted entertainment firm and record label that specializes in beat making, production, artist management, development, marketing, promotion, song writing, publishing, distribution, and short run CD duplication . There are five original members of The Merchantz and they include Streetwise, Poetic Just-Is (aka Spazmatik) Don Sosa, Dezert E, and Scorch. As president of Merchantz Entertainment LLC Streetwise oversees the operation of the label. All publishing, marketing, promotion, distribution,booking, and recording go through him. As an artist Streetwise sets himself apart as an emcee and lyricist by producing well constructed, insightful, intelligent rhyme schemes. While providing versatile deliveries along with creative word play, he crafts each song with meaning and purpose. As well as rap, Streetwise also writes r&b, rock and pop songs, and produces professional, industry quality beats across various genres of music. He is currently working on various projects and productions and is a very talented producer/song writer. Great music is our mission plain and simple.-Streetwise

Screen name:
streetwise5280
Member since:
Nov 03 2014
Active over 1 month ago
Level of commitment:
Touring
Years playing music:
14
Gigs played:
50 to 100
Tend to practice:
More than 3 times per week
Available to gig:
4-5 nights a week
Most available:
Nights

Influences

2 pac, biggie, jay z, nas, beanie sigel, jadakiss, dr dre, snoop dogg, diplomats, whodini, slick rick and doug e, big daddy kane, Rakim, The Isley Brothers, Franky Beverly & Maze, Curtis Mayfield, Teddy Pendergrass, Michael Jackson, Tribe called quest, the roots, talib kweli, mos def, common, kanye west, timbaland, just blaze, darkchild, pharrell jermaine dupri, Eryka Badu, Alicia Keys, Mary J Blige, and so many others as well. we try to draw inspiration from all types and genres of music.

Instrument experience:

Vocalist:
Advanced
Keyboard:
Advanced
DJ:
Moderate

EQUIPMENT

Lap Top, AKAI MPK 49, FL Studio 12 XXL, Reason 7.0, Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Cubase, M Audio interface, and years of experience producing, sequencing, and scoring soundtracks

MUSIC