At a young age, music kept me out of trouble and gave me the power to voice certain things that I couldn’t always do all the time. And, because of that, I can say that music gave me a better direction in life after all these years.
The Lucky So And So’s – “Costa E Sol” (unrehearsedDC version)
I rap, work on beats/production, and attempt to sing. And I can play a little piano.
I've been a part of 4 or 5 Flashband events. My first Flashband experience was an eye opener. I was in the Hip Hop Emcee Competition and came in second place. It was good to freestyle again on stage like that and show my range.
Ardamus & C Royal – “Indeed Loyalty”
The value I have gotten is working with musicians in Flashband who appreciate what I do and also being able to work with them on different level than I have before. It’s almost as if I am re-learning music theory, but in a much more fun way.
To other musicians who are new to Flashband, I'd say: After you perform with your band, do this: (1) think about if you want to go further with that band and communicate that and (2) keep up with more of the Flashband events, because there are always new ideas floating around for different collaborations.
FAR EXP – “Get On Your Grind”
The best part of playing music in DC is being able to engage the crowd and have them respond, especially at the bigger shows, where it's nothing but positive energy between you and the people you are performing for.
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