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Testament

Supa-emcee, street theologian & beatmonkey

About Me

In West Phildelphia born and raised, in the playground where I spent... Umm.. No hang on...Well, actually I was born in London, and now reside in the north of England in Leeds, home of my hip-hop crew Homecut. My Pops is from Tooting, London (UK)and my Mum is from Adabraka, Accra (Ghana). So my perspective is all about worlds coming together, sharing, harmony (just like McCartney and Wonder). Most know me principly an emcee and my crew is better known as supa-live hip-hop group Homecut and right now we're working on an album (plus www.homecut.co.uk on the way). I also am part of nu-jazz collective Today's Mathematics. I also produce for various different artists (singers, emcees, beatboxers, jazz musicians etc) too. All good. I love God, Hip-hop and Orange Juice. Anyone who knows me, knows I like to keep it fresh, on conscious vibes, with some mashed up beats, and a dose of space jazz. Let's keep on.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 12/24/2005
Band Website: homecut.co.uk
Influences: Oh my... Well... Gil Scott-Heron, De La Soul, Roberta Flack, Stevie, Tribe Called Quest, Curtis Mayfield, Syreeta Wright, Erykah Badu, Jehst, Mos Def, Freddie Hubbard, Arvo Part, J Dilla, Chris Bowden, The Roots, Kool & the Gang, The Beatles, Dan Tigerdore, Reuben Wilson, Biddu Orchestra, Cassandra Wilson, Marvin, Omar, KRS-One, Osibisa, Freedom of Soul, Premier, Roy Ayers, Kurt Vonnegut, Eramus Hall, Ohmega Watts, Ty, Aloe Blacc, Miles Davis, Mike-L, Dionne Warwick, Ron Carter, John McCallum, Ron Kenoly, DJ Krush, The Warriors, Common, Demon Boyz, The Carpenters, Sooty, Sa Ra, Sun Ra, Ras Kwame, Tigra, Panthro, Liono, Cheetarah, Snarf, Minnie Ripperton, Aranna & Grape, Pink Floyd, Tommy Evans, The Puppetmasters, -c'mon now, you're not really reading this are ya... The Clash, C.S Lewis, Steve Zissou, The Cohen Brothers, I.G. Culture, Lalo Schifrin, Bill Evans, Steve Brown, the many innovators and celebrators through the ages... Ah, y'know. We'd be here all day.
Sounds Like: Hip-hop/Experimental/Soul
Record Label: First Word
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Almost...But not quite

Hey,Can actually see the end of the album in sight. Scary. But cool. Few more tunes to finish lyrics for and a lot of mixing. With some hard graft and if the right studio spaces are free at the right...
Posted by Testament on Sat, 02 Feb 2008 10:20:00 PST

Oh.....Places and spaces, I’ve been

Hey there,Exciting times (1nce again).Paris was cool, thanks for asking. Only third time I've done shows outside Her Majesty's Kingdom.Lots of fun. Met some great people. Recorded an amusing soundbite...
Posted by Testament on Wed, 12 Dec 2007 07:39:00 PST

Problems & Solutions

Hey there,A note on the new Problems & Solutions track on my player. Produced by the wonderful kidk. Just been getting some spins on radio too. Much love to Ras Kwame and BBC 1txra crew!Its coming out...
Posted by Testament on Tue, 16 Oct 2007 08:45:00 PST

Haggis Horns?

Hello. Best funk band in't world?Yep. Picking up the pieces from The Average White band (couldn't resist). Scotland brings the funk again.Haggis style. You need to own this album.That's all I'm saying...
Posted by Testament on Sun, 23 Sep 2007 11:19:00 PST

Excursions

Hey,Well I've just returned from LDN 1nce again. Lot of pingponging between there and LS. Which is great, catching up with old friends and making new ones.This time round I had some gigs with Kidkanev...
Posted by Testament on Sun, 02 Sep 2007 10:52:00 PST

Sidestep

I know, I know, sorry its been a while. Been very busy as per, y'know. Well, just got off a really intense few months of studio sessions for the Homecut album. Good news is...its sounding strong (to ...
Posted by Testament on Thu, 16 Aug 2007 04:16:00 PST

In answer to your question..

It's on the way... The album is on the way. Working hard on it at the mo. And I'm happy to say, sounding good. Graft though. Got some incredible musicians playing on itand some exciting collabos too....
Posted by Testament on Fri, 22 Jun 2007 08:25:00 PST

Recommended!

Yep. Problems and Solutions. Kidkanevil album.If you don't own it. Don't stop. Gettit gettit.Features: Lateef the Truthspeaker (Quannum)Jehst (Ynr/Lowlife)Yarah Bravo (Oneself/Ninjatune)Andreya Triana...
Posted by Testament on Mon, 28 May 2007 11:04:00 PST

Movement

Word.Myke Wilson. Last week in studio... Oh my days...How is it I know Cousin J AND Myke Wilson????? Two drummers who can actually play drums and really understand the Hip-Hop aesthetic. (I know too b...
Posted by Testament on Wed, 16 May 2007 08:30:00 PST

Chill on it a little...

Aye. Chill on it a little bit. Go ahead and simplify before it gets complicated.God is good (Standard). Been working hard this week. Beats coming together. Just played Kidk a few of my latest mixes th...
Posted by Testament on Sun, 29 Apr 2007 10:29:00 PST