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.. Elan Babylon ..Determined to expand the agenda from the customary urban sound, hip-hop phenomenon Elan Babylon showcases his innovative use of traditional Middle Eastern rhythms. Babylon's creative blend of comtempory hip-hop beats and Middle Eastern sounds make for his hook-laden, debut album entitled "Middle Eastside". With conviction and dedication, Elan Babylon delivers an album filled with mind-expanding lyrical content and an exotic musical experience. Bringing his mixed cultural heritage to the forefront of his artistry, Israeli born Babylon makes a significant contribution to the world of hip-hop as he brings about a sensibility to important and worldly issues.Hailing from Haifa, Israel, Elan Shoshan, migrated to America when he was 7 years old. Exposed to new culture, Elan quickly embraced the American Lifestyle. Ready to capture the essence of a new art form called hip-hop, Elan Babylon began developing his freestyling skills at the age of 14. He joined several groups and wrote many songs before he got the opportunity to work in the entertainment industry. With the solid background in discipline he aquired during his stint in the Military, Elan Babylon secured jobs with top-notch entertainers such as Dr. Dre. Snoop Dogg, Dazz and Kurupt, to name just a few. Babylon futhered his knowledge of the world crisscrossing the globe as head od security for Brandy's 1999 "Never say Never" world tour.Enriched by his touring experience, Babylon thought it was time for him to shine, but not only as an entertainer but also as a entrepreneur. Upon meeting Alex Pinedo , he formed an independent record label appropriately named Middleeastside Records. After striking a distribution deal with Bungalo Records, Universal Music Group, Elan Babylon took on the challenge of operating as the President.CEO as well as being the first artist on the Middleeastside Records."The Middleeastside is out concept, it is our movement. It is representing everything on this planet that is mulit-cultural and multi-dimensional." asserts Babylon. Commenting on "Middleastside", his first single to be released in North America, Babylon declares: It's got the urban, gangsta, West Coast style track with the Middle eastern flavor.As to the production aspect of the record, Elan Babylon made choice of beat masters. The rocking Yemenite explains: "We have to in-house producers, F-1 and Polie Paul. F -1 is African American he's the one that keeps me grounded with American hip-hop, the urban sound that comes from the streets, the real-deal hip-hop. Polie Paul, who is Syrian, provides the Middle Eastern motif in my songs. I figured what better than to get an expert of urban hip-hop and an expert of Middle Eastern music."As he engages the listeners into his enticing musical soundscape, Babylon created a mood that carries throughout the whole record. Dispensing with even energy songs relating to world peace or more traditional hip-hop party athems, Elan Babylon's album is bound to catch your attention. From the raw, emotional urgency of the R&B laced track "STROKE", featuring NE-YO and that credits "our beautiful Middle Eastern queens" to the political message of "Peace in the Middle East" each track sports the same keen sense of melody.Standing at the crossroads fo diverse cultures, music, and politcal issues, Elan babylon diplays his etraordinary bility to interpret serious , original, and entertaining music. Babylon's ambitious and significant album is aimed at putting the listeners in a party mood, in a romantic mood, or making them reflect on important issues. Bent on the idea of representing the universality of the hip-hop culture, Elan babylon delivers a resonant yet nicely balanced album. A record that is both musically and lyrically opulent, "Middleastside" utilized hip-hop as a medium to bring people together. A treat for listeners around the world, Elan Babylon's debut album brings out the kind of musical entertainment that will undoubtedly become timeless.Click on the following link for more on:
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