Member Since: 8/21/2006
Band Members: Douglas Lefebvre (DougJinx) =1/3 of Die[Ode] Sikcense and DougJinx representin' at Beaners Central in Duluth
Influences: I take influences from many areas of music. First and foremost...Blackthought of The Roots. An absolutely amazing lyricist that actually rhymes about shit that matters. Rhymesayers, especially Slug and Brother Ali, for blazing a trail in Minnesota as well as being dope emcees. A Tribe Called Quest, Sugerhill Gang, Rakim, Phonte, Murs, Neil Young, Grateful Dead, Led Zeppelin, CCR, The Allman Brothers Band, The Doors, The Beatles, Miles Davis, Jimi Hendrix, Heiruspecs, Tom Petty, Bob Marley, Lauryn Hill, Talib Kweli, Mos Def, Nas, Tupac, Eric Clapton, Sage Francis is the shit, Damien Marley, Everyone out there trying to live off making music, People Under The Stairs, P.O.S, B.B. King, Herbaliser, RJD2, Dj Shadow, Pete Rock, Grandmaster Flash, Run DMC, Biz Markie, Tony Touch, Aesop Rock, Apathy, Blackalicious, Blueprint, Mr. Lif, Jean Grae, Pharcyde, The Streets, Wyclef, RZA, Lyrics Born, Living Legends, Dan the Automator, Kardinal Offishall, k-os, 9th Wonder, Guru, The Fugees, De La Soul, NoFX, No Use For A Name, Millecolin, Lagwagon, Propaghandi, Pennywise, Otis Redding, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, AZ, Snoop Doggy Dogg, Dr. Dre, Outkast, Method Man, Tool, Portishead, and most importantly...YOU.
Sounds Like: Socially conscious thoughts composed over intricate lyrical patterns crossed with humor and wit while also trying to not take myself too seriously.
Type of Label: None