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andre n. jones a.k.a. drizzrod

American Character in ? On Character Assassination

About Me

A native of Philadelphia, Andre' N. Jones began writing in the eighth grade, at the beconing of his English teacher Mrs. Conover. Since then Andre' has gone on to write many poems, a few screenplays and even some music. A devoted husband and father of three, Andre' spends at least an hour each night writing. Andre believes, to quote a phrase from his friend and noted author Charles Fuller, "If writing is what you have to do then you'll finish." "Stories have a way of not letting us rest unless we finish them." Those are the words he reflects on everytime he puts pen to paper or fingers to keyboard. Andre' says, "Every story worth telling is worthy of the nightly sacrifice.... It's like putting change in a piggy bank." "You keep putting the work in until one day you have something of worth to work with." Andre' writes about the human condition, science fiction, political bafoonary and comedy. He says he tries to base everything on little stuff. Andre' likes to write about stuff that people skip over, because they're too busy to empathize or even listen to one another.Verbal Light is the first recorded installment of the artist's soul. Andre' prays y'all can feel him as he provides an alternative to fast-food radio and subliminal suggestion. To quote him: "Music and art should set captives free, so be free y'all.... Be free." Verbally Yours,Andre' N. Jones A.K.A. DrizzrodP.S. Verse Executed Reconstruction Builds Active Laborers Living In GOD's Holy Temple
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My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 1/25/2006
Band Website: https://snocap.com/sell/store/
Band Members: One. Andre' uses his voice as an instrument as well as speaking lyrics. He also uses sounds from his keyboard but primarily he likes to experiment with creating sounds with his voice. In some cases he will have live musicians to work with.
Influences: Cross Movement, Ursula Rucker, Jill Scott, The Last Poets, A Tribe Called Quest, Public Enemy, Bobby McFarin and Take Six
Sounds Like: Andre' has a sound unique to himself. He focuses on message and is determined to put it out regardless of sales. The intent is to provoke new thoughts and to up lift people. If you are looking for something edgy and ,in some cases, contoversial then Andre' fits the criteria. To listen to or purchase Verbal light go to: www.creativemespeaking.mysite.com, www.cdbaby.com/cd/andrenjones or www.newartistsonline.com/andrenjonesakadrizzrod
Record Label: Darkmic Recordings
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

New Music

Okay, so I go to wdasfm.com (a local radio station's website in Philly) and I upload a single from my next project.  I figure it'll probably be reviewed but won't make the site.  Then I rece...
Posted by andre n. jones a.k.a. drizzrod on Thu, 01 May 2008 09:16:00 PST

products for sale

Hey everybody, I'm back at it again.  If you scroll down on my profile page, you'll see that I have numerous products for sale.  T-shirts, hats, mugs,  a greeting card, a calendar et......
Posted by andre n. jones a.k.a. drizzrod on Sat, 09 Feb 2008 01:17:00 PST

Who I’m With

Just a note to let y'all know who's a part of the camp I'm from.  DJ Darkscorpion is my main man and my brother.  Then there's my man the beat master Hajji Brown.    Emcee the...
Posted by andre n. jones a.k.a. drizzrod on Thu, 13 Dec 2007 10:12:00 PST

cd

Finally! The Character Assassination cd is complete. Just the final mix down.Peace-Dre
Posted by andre n. jones a.k.a. drizzrod on Fri, 27 Apr 2007 07:09:00 PST

I know I know

I know, I know. The album hasn't been released yet due to a significant loss of data on my hard drive. I had to record many of the tracks again from scratch. I apologize for the wait. I am keenly ...
Posted by andre n. jones a.k.a. drizzrod on Wed, 18 Apr 2007 08:10:00 PST

Helium Article

Hey y'all. I went to Helium.com and wrote this article for their article contest. I just submitted it like 5 minutes ago so it may not appear for a couple of days. Check it though and rate it again...
Posted by andre n. jones a.k.a. drizzrod on Tue, 10 Apr 2007 07:14:00 PST

Verbal Light CD

Hey everybody!I know it's taken me a while to do this, but a brotha has to get used to using the technology. If you like what you're hearing from me please support and by the cd. It's on cdbaby.com,...
Posted by andre n. jones a.k.a. drizzrod on Fri, 12 Jan 2007 01:13:00 PST