Sol-Phonic/Major Dillon

Sol-Phonic was born in Sudan and raised in Dubai. Growing up listening to the sounds of his father's Soul and Funk collection, Sol-Phonic developed a taste for the groove. He recalls seeing a classmate performing on the drums at the age of 15 and marveling at the raw sound and energy produced. Despite his new found interest in delving into music he could not afford a drum kit. Instead he constructed a contraption out of old pillows, cushions, chairs and tennis rackets as a substitute; whatever it took to get into the music. A few years later he would join a death metal band, it would be his first time playing on real drums and would lead to his first stint as part of a live act. The group dissolved over time, but not after making a name in Dubai's rock scene. Sol-Phonic kept himself involved in music, learning how to construct beats using software. This coincided with some of his early experiences with true hip hip, turning his passions to beats, rhymes and life. Inspired by people such as Madlib, Dilla, The Roots, DJ Premier etc. he worked his way towards purchasing his first MPC and setting up a make-shift studio in his bedroom. Over the course of the next few years he would hone his skills, with an eye out for any and all whom he could work with to make his dream of having his own group come true. MySpace Profile Photo Editor