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GOAT

G.rades O.f A.bsolute T.ruth

About Me

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Artist Bio:
With the motivational drive of a predator, GOAT, born Justin Griffith, has been consistently building a respectable reputation as a well-rounded artist since 2005. Hailing from Dallas, TX, GOAT (G.rades O.f A.bsolute T.ruth) represents a mature and classy side of melodic hip-hop with a rock tint, which has yet to be seen in the mainstream. Pegasusnews.com states, “Each of his songs takes on its own distinct flavor, pulling from varied musical and lyrical sources.” When writing, GOAT is a focused musician carefully crafting each phrase to perfection. On stage, he immediately attracts his audience with an inviting, endless energy.
Aside from GOAT’s guitar obsession at the age of 12, his passion for writing quickly progressed into lyrical expression. After collaborating and performing in rock, blues, and metal bands throughout high school, he soon realized that his hunger for success outweighed that of anyone around him. GOAT began producing solo material that evolved toward hip-hop, but he thirsted for more knowledge of the recording industry. Without skipping a beat, he ventured on to study audio engineering and music production at The Recording Workshop in Chillicothe, Ohio (2001). After returning, he continued honing his performance skills by studying Classical Voice at The University of North Texas in Denton, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Music Degree (2005).
In early 2005, GOAT and dj three6t, a long-time friend, began building a loyal fanbase by performing several times a month in various venues throughout the metroplex. By the time of GOAT’s CD Release Party for Absolute Truth (produced by GOAT) in August of 2006, they would perform for a packed house at Club Clearview. Absolute Truth received extremely positive reviews, thus increasing live sales of the LP and name branding merchandise.
Soon after the release of Absolute Truth, GOAT and dj three6t took a look at the current mainstream mixtape frenzy and decided it was time to show some home-town love. Dallas Got Next: The Mixtape was released to an eager crowd at the Curtain Club in September of 2007. A solid 80-minute headlining performance concluded another strategically planned and perfect night.
GOAT’s professionalism is at its peak, and his obsessive-compulsive tendencies fend for a keen sense of self-reflection; therefore progression is definite. He recently began rehearsing with a 5-piece live band. They expect to have their debut performance in the second quarter of 2008. GOAT is also currently collaborating with three6t on an untitled LP, which will include a guest appearance by Young Bleed, due out in late 2008. Though currently teaching music at an elementary school, GOAT is still in full pursuit of his life-long goals. The ultimate objective is to make a living creating music, but judging from GOAT’s persistency, it won’t stop there. According to LIT Monthly, “…you’ll learn that, in this incarnation, G.O.A.T. ain’t playin’.”
Links:
Website
Electronic Press Kit
Pegasus News CD Review: "Absolute Truth"
Find the latest gigs and news for GOAT and more than 1,000 other DFW acts.
Previously Released Projects Involving GOAT (some are available on-line - click on album cover to purchase):
1) GOAT "Tats" 2000 - Experimental Solo Album
2) DFW ALL-STARS "Betta Ask Somebody" 2002 - Features GOAT as an artist
3) TRIPLE OPTICAL "Sample of Sound Volume 1" 2002 - Collaboration Release Sampler with WORD SL and LOCK
4) BIOGLIPHIC "The Journey to Electric City" 2002 - Executive Produced by GOAT and Features GOAT as an artist
5) TRIPLE OPTICAL "Promo" 2002 - Collaboration Promo with WORD SL and LOCK
6) BY STARLIGHT "A Portrait of Heartaches and Never Agains" 2003 - Recorded and Mixed by GOAT
7) NEV.R.LAND "This is Wakin’ Up..." 2003 - Partly Recorded by GOAT
8) GOAT "Promo" 2004 - Compilation Promo
9) LEAF "Made Into Itself" 2005 - Features GOAT as an artist
10) J.R. BYRD "Step into the Shade" 2005 - Features GOAT as an artist
11) SL "Munstar on da Hill" 2005 - Features GOAT as an artist
12) GOAT "?Genre?" 2005 - Promotional Release
13) DJ ASSADA/LEJEND PRESENTS "Industry Standard: The Mixtape" 2006 - Features GOAT as an artist
14) GOAT "Absolute Truth" 2006 - Full Length Solo Album
Apple iTunes
Ringtones
15) A Z Y "A New Beginning" 2007 - Features GOAT as an artist
16) VALLEY OF THE KINGS "The New C.O.D.E." 2007 - Features GOAT as an artist
17) DJ THREE6T PRESENTS..."Dallas Got Next: The Mixtape" 2007 - Features GOAT as an artist
18) SL "Hell Up In Dallas" 2007 - Features GOAT as an artist
19) DJ BLURRAY/LOCK PRESENTS "Block Hustlaz Volume 1: Heart of a Hustler" 2007 - Features GOAT as an artist
Promo Video
Live at Gezellig 1-31-08 "173"
Help Hip-Hop Fight Hunger 11-9-07 "Combined Military Expenditure"

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 7/25/2005
Band Website: musicbygoat.com
Band Members: GOAT: Emcee, Lyricist, Vocalist, Instrumentalist, Producer, Engineer, Poet, Thinker

dj three6t: Turntablist, Producer, Engineer, Thinker

Apple iTunes
Influences: The Higher Power, My Parents, My Family, My True Friends, My Environment, CVC, UNT, The Voices in my Head, Cee-lo, Lil Wayne, Gnarls Barkley, Outkast, Brother Ali, Lupe Fiasco, Bubba Sparxxx, Young Bleed, Devin the Dude, Fort Minor, Talib Kweli, Mos Def, 2Pac, Jay-Z, Nas, Kanye West, T.I., Sage Francis, P.O.S., Soul Position, Pharoahe Monch, Common, Atmosphere, Fugees, Dead Prez, Sleep, Canibus, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eazy-E, The Game, Ice-T, Big Pun, B.G., Mobb Deep, Busta Rhymes, Ludacris, Chamillionaire, Twista, Bone, Akon, Gravediggaz, Nelly, Fabolous, Paul Wall, Twisted Black, dj three6t, Kewal, LOCK, SL, Biogliphic, Leaf, M.D., Blunt Force Crew, Dub, Merkury, DJ Slimnutz, Theary, Juicy the Emissary, UpitumeE, DJ Squirt, Edgar Allan Poe, Guns-n-Roses, Aerosmith, Van Halen, Bon Jovi, Tesla, Poison, Alice in Chains, Counting Crows, Incubus, Third Eye Blind, Matchbox 20, Smashing Pumpkins, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Alanis Morissette, Linkin Park, Rage Against the Machine, Korn, Deftones, Staind, Machine Head, Pantera, The Used, Matisyahu, Nine Inch Nails, Andy Timmons, Zealous, Shaft, Epstein, F.all L.ess O.ften, One Up, (Nev.r.land), Odis, [Daryl], J.R. Byrd, Jacknife, Patrick Alan, Eric Clapton, B.B. King, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Muddy Waters, Robert Johnson, Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, Alabama, Bonnie Raitt, Trace Adkins, Garth Brooks, Ottmar Liebert, Adrian Legg, Al Di Meola, Chant, Verdi, Chopin, Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, Benjamin Britten, Paul Tucker, Arlington Jones
Sounds Like: G.rades O.f A.bsolute T.ruth:
A Roller Coaster Ride Of Real-Life Experiences Filtered Through The Eyes Of A Powerful Emcee/Producer.

Artistic Ingredients:
a blend of Lil Wayne’s melodic delivery (sift the thug persona), Cee-lo’s soulfulness, Fort Minor’s vibe, mix in Kanye’s playfulness (strain the ego), top off with Nas’ depth and humbleness, chase with a shot of absolute truth
Record Label: Unsigned
Type of Label: None

My Blog

BLUE SCHOLARS FEAT. GOAT

  GOAT w/Blue ScholarsGOAT is currently competing in a "Blue Scholars" Remix Competition. Please take a minute to vote for GOAT  if he wins, it'll be AWESOME exposure. Fol...
Posted by GOAT on Thu, 06 Sep 2007 05:45:00 PST

CD REVIEWS: "DALLAS GOT NEXT"

LIT MONTHLY: dj three6t feat. G.O.A.T.  Dallas Got NextDJ three6t is having a release party and this one is special. Making it unique are two things: 1) he's got some nice mixes and an up-front bill...
Posted by GOAT on Sun, 02 Sep 2007 03:15:00 PST

LIVE REVIEWS

BEST LIVE SHOWS OF 2006 (D/FW)1) Dramarama - Granada2) G.O.A.T. - Club Clearview3) Odis - Tomcats4) Slunt - Reno's5) Major Issues - O'Riley's-HARDER BEAT (December 2006/January 2007-Vol. 14-No. 7-Issu...
Posted by GOAT on Sat, 29 Apr 2006 12:07:00 PST

CD REVIEWS: "ABSOLUTE TRUTH"

Bryan Farrish Radio Promotion CD Review: GOAT's "Absolute Truth"Hip-Hop with rock ideals making for a very concrete and catchy collection of songs. GOAT produces hard driven beats accompanied by a ver...
Posted by GOAT on Fri, 15 Sep 2006 05:12:00 PST

AUGUST 26, 2006: CD RELEASE PARTY FOR "ABSOLUTE TRUTH"

For those of you that came out to support my CD Release Party, THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH!!!  It was an amazing evening that I will never forget .  Everyone considered it a HUGE SUCCESS - 300+ people throug...
Posted by GOAT on Wed, 06 Sep 2006 09:03:00 PST

RESULTS: BATTLE OF THE BANDS

GOAT & dj three6t WON the Finals for the Gorilla Productions Battle of the Bands on Friday, May 19 at the Curtain Club.  Much love to the bands that performed with us - we had a great time!They receiv...
Posted by GOAT on Sat, 20 May 2006 03:51:00 PST

DO YOU WANT ME TO PERFORM AT YOUR HOUSE PARTY?

GOAT & dj three6t have the equipment to provide entertainment at your house party. Send a message for more information.
Posted by GOAT on Sun, 19 Feb 2006 08:15:00 PST