MaD SoN

Music:

Member Since: 02/01/2006
Band Website: www.myspace.com/unknownprophetsups
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MaD SoN "Peace Amongst the MaDness" (2004)

"Living up to its ambitious title, Peace Amongst The Madness offers songs that are lyrically rich and positive,"-Khandis Knight/DUnation.com

"The overall theme of this album seems to one part open letter to modern society asking where the morals, passion, and trust have gone and one part a vocalization of MaD SoNs journey as a musician as he struggles to answer these very questions,"-Max Filter/GetSomeNoise.com

"MaD SoN and the Unknown Prophets are on some lyrical shit and MaD SoN comes nasty on this cd im from Cleveland and got all my friends bumpin this shit,"-Jon Blaze/HipHop.biz

"MaD SoN's "Peace Amongst the MaDness" takes on a more serious tone. The beats, produced by Big Jess, are classical influenced (i.e. "World Premier") and are a perfect backdrop for the emotional rhymes SoN spits,"-TCMusic.net

"Mad Son's album feels darker, and just as personal. Although the album is dark, it still conveys peace and positivity quite beautifully. Overall, his solo project is a clearer representation of his true persona.

There is a respectable sense of self-deprecation, personal insight, and the hunger to reach the masses included in the material. My personal favorite would be the utterly captivating "Unimpressed" featuring additional vocals by Joia Senser. Other highlights include "10 Days Left", "Paradise", "Tommy's Revenge" (actually the sequel to the Unknown Prophets song "The Wrong Route" off of their debut album "World Premier" - a classic), and the tight verses from "Keep On" featuring Big Jess"- flightbarn.com
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The Road Less Traveled (2006)
The long awaited third full length release from Unknown Prophets. Nominated for the 2006 Minnesota Music Awards "Best Hip Hop Recording," featured in the film "Minneapolis in 19 Minutes Flat," and contains the UPs first ever music video, "Lord Please!" After more than three years since their last full length, the Prophets' surpass both fans and critics expectations and release their best work to date. Features production by Big Jess and Fero Navi (NY). Also features Stokley Williams of Mint Condition.
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The W.E.T. EP (2003)
The W.E.T. EP was released as an EP to hold over fans until their next full length. The Prophets' showed both growth and determination with songs like "I Don't Expect You" "I Do It For", and "Look at Us Now" along with their playful side on the infectious crowd favorites, "Just Like You" and "Writer's Block."
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Now You Know (2002)
Currently only available on ITUNES. Now You Know is the Prophets' sophomore release. Released back in 2002, NYK surprised fans with a new soulful side of production from producer Big Jess. The Prophets' also collaborated with underground hip hop artists, manCHILD of Mars Ill, Eyedea of E&A, and Musab of Rhymesayers. Includes the hit songs, "It Could Happen to You", "I Can't Make You", "All in My Head", and many more.
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World Premier (2000)
An Unknown Prophets essential! This is where it all started, the 'Prophets debut release which featured the infamous tracks "Never", "Wrong Route", "4 the Kidz", "Take it There", and "The Weekend"!!! Big Jess introduced his classical music influenced production beneath the genuine and honest lyrics of the Prophets'. Fellow Twin Cities artists, Slug, DJ Abilities, and Brother Ali also contribute their talents on this underground hip hop classic.
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Summer Heat maxi-single
Although Summer Heat was released at the end of the Summer of 05', it has been called the "Song that defined the Summer of 2006." With all too true lyrics and a catchy hook, Summer Heat is the new undisputed summer anthem!
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Type of Label: Major