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"The only emcee from the Rock of Gibraltar."
Gideon Bentata, who goes by the pseudonym "SpitShine", was originally born on the Rock of Gibraltar. While still in his teens, Gideon moved to the UK to study in university. It was in England where he began to songwrite and develop his skills as an emcee.
After studying in the UK he decided to continue his education in Toronto, Canada where he was more exposed to the North-American HipHop scene. There he graduated from Graphic Design and Recorded Music Production. After graduating, he then began developing his skills as a music producer working with various artists around Toronto. With an arsenal of skills, he then built a home studio and started his independent production label, Cognition Studios .
Cognition Studios offers unsigned artists affordable production, engineering, recording, as well as design and promotion. While the label focuses on aiding artist development, Gideon is also currently developing his own mixtape and debut album.
With influences from electronica and jazz, as well as having a very unique accent, Gideon is able to stand out amongst many artists with his rare flow and musical style, hence the name, Spit-Shine .
Competing with the constant evolution of music, SpitShine is able to combine elements of dark classical and jazz music, with an influence of electronica, to create a complex score of unique Hip-Hop rhythms. With a lyrical flow compared to that of Talib Kweli, SpitShine is ready to take on the world with his unparalleled sound.
Directing his musical expression on life, its troubles, and conscious thought, SpitShine aims to give his music meaning, working hard not only to expose himself, but other aspiring artists as well.
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  • My Interests

    Music:

    Member Since: 12/16/2005
    Band Website: http://www.myspace.com/cognitionstudios
    Band Members: Gideon Bentata aka "SpitShine"
    Influences: GENRES
    HipHop/Rap, RnB, Classical, Drum n Bass, Breakbeat, House, Electronica, Jazz, Alternative, Progressive, IDM
    PRODUCERS
    Dr Dre, BattleCat, LT Hutton, Meech Wells, Jay Dee, The Alchemist, tstewart, 9th Wonder, Pete Rock, Madlib, Havoc, Daz Dillinger
    RAPPERS
    A Tribe Called Quest, The Streets, EdoG, Nas, Big Pun, Rasco, Masta Ace, Tony Touch, 2Pac, Biggie

    Sounds Like: See for yourself!
    Record Label: Cognition Studios
    Type of Label: Indie

    My Blog

    HARLEQUIN NO MORE!!!

    Harlequin Productions is no more....I felt a rebranding was in order, and  it has now become Cognition Studios. I hope you guys like the NEW and IMPROVED production label geared towards music an...
    Posted by on Thu, 18 Jan 2007 05:15:00 GMT

    SpitShine" Music Sampler Posted!!

    Just wanted to let you all know that a sampler of my instrumental tracks has been posted up on my myspace page...I hope you enjoy!  The album will be coming out shortly!   PEACE!
    Posted by on Thu, 07 Sep 2006 19:31:00 GMT

    It's Coming...

    Ok, so this is the deal....I know everyone here on myspace depends on fresh new music to listen to, and so I've been on the rush to post up some new tracks! I recently posted, "Move to it"...a new dru...
    Posted by on Sun, 28 May 2006 02:27:00 GMT

    Design Work/Promo Material

    Ok...so as you should know I am a graphic designer as well as a producer and emcee....So anyone needing any designs or beats done, dont hesitate to send me a message! Logos, Press Kits, Cd Covers, Bea...
    Posted by on Tue, 02 May 2006 01:40:00 GMT

    1st Post

    Hey guys, I've been waiting for the day that musicians and artists alike can join a community and work with each other so easily, feeding off each others' creativity, whether working together or...
    Posted by on Fri, 16 Dec 2005 23:36:00 GMT