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K. Sparks

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About Me

K. Sparks is a rap artist, music producer, and ghost writer that has inked and crafted several songs for various artist. K. Sparks truly embodies the term “Real Hip Hop”. With his passionate tone, and sincere lyrics, it is very clear that he is destined to be one of Hip Hop’s future stars.
He was born in the area of South Jamaica Queens New York to a family that instilled the basic values of hard work in him. Growing up he always knew he was destined to be an artist “I would write lyrics in my classes…by the end of the day I would have about 5 songs”.
At the age of 15 he started performing in various talent venues and began to create a buzz for himself within the Queens area. After a while K. Sparks later began recording several original songs. To date he has released 4 mixtapes, 3 Underground albums, and 1 self titled promotional CD. K. Sparks’ second mixtape generated such a buzz over seas that he was nominated for the best new mixtape release of the year award in London.
K. Sparks then went on to become 1 of 10 finalist in DJ Green Lanterns Freestyle competition, featured in Rap Fanatic Magazine, and featured on several mixtapes such as DJ Ophax, DJ Meddafore, DJ Blendz and DJ Cool Kev. His positive and optimistic outlook is what continues to fuel his drive “Persistence wears down resistance, so you have to always pursue your vision, and never waiver”. K. Sparks combines real life experiences, social commentary, and a witty sense of humor to provide the listener with a more in depth look at society.
In 2005 K. Sparks incorporated his own music production and song writing company Double Up Entertainment. The company is based in the state of Delaware with offices located in New York, Connecticut, California, and Texas.
Double Up Entertainment has produced and arranged several songs for various artist within the music industry, and continues to stretch the boundaries of conventional music. With his unique song writing abilities, and roster of talented artist/producers, K. Sparks is definitely a future star on the rise.
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Member Since: 10/17/2007
Band Website: kdotsparks.com
Band Members: K. Sparks, Reicha, Maine, Dave Barz, Drew, D Roof, Moe, Pajozo, and Tina Quallo
Influences: A Tribe Called Quest, The Pharcyde, Miles Davis, Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Quincy Jones, Slum Village, Little Brother, Ludacris, Pete Rock, Nas, Ras Kass, The Fugees, Swizz Beats, Dr Dre, Jada Kiss, Jay Z, Notorious BIG, 2 Pac, The Roots, Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Lupe Fiasco, Thelonious Monk, Billie Holiday, Marvin Gaye, Ella Fitzgerald, The Grits, Eminem, D12, Missy Elliot, Outkast, Termanology, Kirk Franklin, The Lox, Fat Joe, Wu Tang Clan, Dead Prez, Obie Trice, 50 Cent, DMX, Dragon, Xzibit, Snoop Dog, Chino XL, Music Soulchild, Glenn Lewis, Jill Scott, The Neptunes, Just Blaze, Busta Rhymes, Heather B, The Alkoholics, Timbaland, Royce Da 5'9", and everyone else that makes dope music
Sounds Like: Innovative Hip Hop Music
Record Label: Double Up Entertainment
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

K. Sparks Journal 16 "The Science Behind Bi Polar"

There are two songs that I recently posted "All That Jazz" Produced by Pajozo, and "Bi Polar" Produced By Kurser. The song is based on my brothers experience with the illness. It basically depicts a s...
Posted by K. Sparks on Thu, 10 Jul 2008 10:30:00 PST

K. Sparks Journal 15 "Do You Really Want To Win?"

This weeks blog is about something that most artist fail to answer truthfully...my boy D Roof said this in a song and I find this shit is mad true. At some point and time as an artist you have to ask ...
Posted by K. Sparks on Sat, 05 Jul 2008 11:32:00 PST

K. Sparks Nominated Best Male Rapper

What's up street family, The Underground Music Awards nominated me as The Best Male Rap Artist. Voting begins on July 1, 2008. You can go to www.HipHopPalace.com to cast your vote. Thanks in advance f...
Posted by K. Sparks on Wed, 25 Jun 2008 07:11:00 PST

K. Sparks Journal 14 "I Feel Like Neo In The Matrix"

Well well well, it's 1:29 AM New York time, and I have a confession to make...I hate Hip Hop music at this point in time. I feel like Neo in the fuckin Matrix. Some of these so called dopest rappers i...
Posted by K. Sparks on Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:53:00 PST

K. Sparks Journal 13 "The Art of Networking"

What's up street family, it's been a long week so I figured I'd just jump right into a topic that alotta cats ask me. What is the best way to promote yourself? In today's cluttered market place there ...
Posted by K. Sparks on Wed, 11 Jun 2008 08:24:00 PST

K. Sparks Journal 12 "Needy Niggas"

What's goodie street family, shout out to Hip Hop Lead once again for letting me sound off. This week I got a gem for ya'll that is important if you ever want to get ahead in this business, the import...
Posted by K. Sparks on Thu, 29 May 2008 07:07:00 PST

K. Sparks Weekly Blog on Hip Hop Lead.com

Check the link to peep my weekly blog on HipHoplead.com, this weeks topic is 'The Present State of Hip Hop" http://www.hiphoplead.com/?p=1576...
Posted by K. Sparks on Tue, 27 May 2008 06:21:00 PST

K. Sparks Journal 11 "Positive Thinking"

"That a man change himself&and master his own destiny is the conclusion of every mind who is wide-awake to the power of right thought". -Christian D Larson What's good street family, this weeks journ...
Posted by K. Sparks on Tue, 20 May 2008 02:31:00 PST

Q&A Session with K. Sparks

Ok ya'll, I decided to try something new and this is interesting...if I had to describe how interesting it is on a scale 1 to 10 I would say it is a 12 ya dig. What I did was send out an E-Mail to abo...
Posted by K. Sparks on Sat, 10 May 2008 06:53:00 PST

K. Sparks Journal 10 "Industry Bullshit"

"Rule Number 1080&Record Company People are Shady" -Q Tip Last week my Director got a call and told me that this cat wanted me to come up to The Source Magazine for an "interview and to spit some bar...
Posted by K. Sparks on Sun, 04 May 2008 08:13:00 PST