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Born in the motherland, on the coast of West Africa on the 12th of December 1980 and raised in America, music has always been part of Amara Freeman aka Natural Soul. Whether it was memorizing the soulful tunes of Marvin Gaye and Michael Jackson or lyrics from hip-hop pioneers, Rakim, Run DMC, and Public Enemy; Music became the passion of Natural Soul. Being able to express himself through music dates back generations through the passing of history, stories and lessons of his the people of West Africa. One learning to Releasing his soul by rejoicing and performing through instruments and vocally is a major part of his culture. He was exposed to tribal songs, music and dances early in life and was inspired to produce and keep the quality, meanings and presence of culture expression alive. Always being an innovator, listening and admiring music gave way to Natural Soul’s desire to create original music using various sounds that enables individuals oneness with self and the world. He started as a disc jockey learning the keys behind quality focusing on all aspects of sound, vocals and production. Manipulating technology and learning techniques that would one day give himself a distinctive sound he worked endlessly fusing his love and knowledge of music, poetry and emotion. Combining all aspects of his life into one to make music that could compare and even measure up to his favorite soul and hip-hop music became his livelihood. The period was the early 1990’s when (Rap), hip-hop had invaded the life and culture of the world; Self-expression was the message of the day for young blacks in the inner cities. It was a way for them to create a sub culture, rebel, explain themselves, release their pain/joy and become something in a country that gave them limited opportunities due to their color and race. The era was the first time in history a form of music was made at home built studios, street corners and using minimal music making equipment. It was created out of blues, disco and rock and roll. Like the music before it, it was inspired by life’s experiences and naturally Natural Soul was able to explain his society, his life, culture and emotions. Being a music lover, it only became instinctive for natural soul to catch the wave of the day and put his creativity and music innovativeness to skill. His love of hip-hop developed well when he started making beats and guiding other artists to achieve quality sounds as a producer. Years after watching others perform to his beats and getting praise for such an incredible sound; Natural Soul has decided to finally showcase his talent as a lyricist to the world. He describes his music as life changing and betterment sounds. With the release of his first inspirational single, Higher, a song that captures the raw emotion of soul and the core essence of hip-ho; Natural Soul is bound to capture the ears and airwaves from America to Europe all the way to the Far East and straight to his ancestral home of Africa. As an artist and a producer Natural Soul is unique in the game of hip-hop and his talent and sound is bound to generate a following that will change lives and gain substantial economical proceeds.
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