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Adem Tesfaye

About Me

“I love playing music, it’s that simple for me.” The impetus might be simple, but standing six foot six with a booming baritone, singer/songwriter Adem Tesfaye strikes an imposing presence. His hip hop inflected blend of acoustic soul, at once rootsy and lighthearted, is influenced as much by Bob Marley and Jimi Hendrix as it is by the Native Tongues. The Madison, Wisconsin bred artist was a state basketball player growing up, but soon left the court for the stage. He gained a large following on the regional music scene, playing with artists including Ben Harper, De La Soul, and Michael Franti of Spearhead. Tesfaye left Madison in 2006 for New York, eager to challenge himself in broader waters. He enters the studio in winter 2008 with veteran producer Manny Sanchez, known for working with Smashing Pumpkins, Rod Stewart, and Buddy Guy. Don’t call Tesfaye a recording artist, though. He prefers to see himself as a “life artist,” something he describes as “painting the picture of your life, the picture that you want to see, and how you want to be.” With a surprising openness, both in the topics that he presents onstage, and the from-the-gut drone with which he brings them to the surface, Tesfaye is the medium for a new blend of bluesy soul.
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Member Since: 25/02/2005
Band Website: www.ademtesfaye.com
Band Members: Adem Tesfaye ( Vocals & Rhythm) Kenneth Bentley ( Bass) Jason Ewald (Drums) Craig Berger (Lead)
Influences: The state of the world today.
Sounds Like: A Midwest rock feel, with Hip Hop driven Beats, Blues influenced songs and Lyrics and driving Baritone Vocals That are hard to find in any genre.
Record Label: Illustrate-Rek llc
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

They got me...

Yeah they got me, for three towels and a pair of jeans. Just when I was happy to say how great it is to drop off laundry,  they got me. For three bath towels and a pair Jeans.  I though...
Posted by on Tue, 15 Jul 2008 05:29:00 GMT

And So It begins

This th ebeging of my bloging. It's really exciting because i'm looking forward to decussions about anything what ever the topic it's on.
Posted by on Thu, 24 May 2007 14:13:00 GMT