BIO
ThaPsalmist2,
a college student and a native of the “City of Lights”, has been
cultivating his lyrical artistry for the past 10 years. His journey began with
a mix tape, given by his older brother, which first sparked his interest in
Hip-Hop. This interest eventually grew into a passion; a passion for music, a
passion for knowledge, and a passion for truth.
As most interests, his involvement with Hip-Hop
started off as a past time or hobby, something to listen to when relaxing; but
it was more than a mere expression of how a few generations of youth decided to
make themselves heard in society. It was an art. This young man eventually
decided to take his interest from the sideline observer, to active participant,
and took on the alias ThaPsalmist2 as a stage name (psalmist is in reference to
and ancient biblical poet). Being brought up as a child to aim for excellence in
all that you do, he didn’t take a liking to listening to rap on the radio. The vast majority
of artists seemed to lack a purpose that would ultimately affect their
listeners in a positive way, which left him to his own CD collection for
musical enjoyment. As time went on he came into a few opportunities (Summer
Co-Host of a hip-hop show and Street rep for a couple record companies) that
would allow him to network with other like minded individuals in his local area
as well as nationwide.
This
work gave him the chance to meet a group by the name
Elekt Poetz. This collection of
emcees (6 at that time) became the starting point of his local network.
ThaPsalmist2, or P2 as he is sometimes called, became friends with Elekt Poetz
and a few years later
began recording with the founding member Kwon 59. During this time he also came
into contact with a few other emcees (Jo Cyph,
D.B.E., and 2Five) as well producer/emcee Kid Sundance of the
Boombox Titans.
These connections have helped in the past year he has been
working on his project.
ThaPsalmist2’s
religious upbringing, education, and like of poetics gives his music a unique
twist. His mission as an artist is to bring to the table what many artists
lack. To educate his listeners through spiritual and physical truths, and bring
GOD’s enlightenment that allows one to achieve their full potential in life. His
songs range from upbeat and funny, to mellow, to intense and thought provoking.
Hoping
to garner some attention with his debut, that releases winter 2004, he intends
to better his sound (production wise) and continue to push the bar of lyrical
ability upwards. He will also be seeking
concerts dates in order to start his education mission of the masses. As well
as releasing 4 more of his CD texts for life in the next two years.
ThaPsalmist2
has had the pleasure of performing with Boombox Titans, Elekt Poetz, F.O.M.,
Future Shock, Sackcloth Fashions, Mic Won and Appointed, Man of War, Soup the Chemist, Fros-T, Sole
Components, CY, Redcloud, and others; as well as being featured in the 2005 Holy
Hip-Hop Awards Showcase.