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Who: some know me as Shawn Wallace, some as Hrukhti Men Ab, one knows me as Daddy....... Where From: The "Sowf Side" of ChiTown....... When: "In the beginning was the word......." How: Through "Grace"....... What: A Servant....... Why: Why Not.......Bios always make me a little weird because I am a product of many people. My family, friends and all those that have touched me. I guess I'll have to make a list... Training: Lester Moody (Roseland Christain School) a genius music teacher that I only hope I've made proud; Mary Stewart (Granny) who gave me a player piano, even before I started playing (hmmmmm...); Constance Hyde (piano) who made me read, play by ear and sing and play at the same time; Lucille Halvarson (voice) who taught me the right way to sing; The MERIT School of Music (one of these days real soon I'll give back what was given to me); Darrell Trent (my big bro) who helped pull the producer out of me; All the Album Covers/Liner Notes I've Ever Read; All the Musicians/Engineers/Producers I've Ever Worked With; All the Music I've Ever Heard Qi Music Group's Custom Friends List

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Member Since: 1/27/2006
Band Members: Shawn Wallace: Producer/Composer/Singer/Keyboardist
Influences: As you all will see from the list below I'm all over the place! I just LOVE good music regardless of style or category. But, If I had to make a list...As a Producer: Quincy Jones (the Greatest of All Time), Trevor Horn (Mr. Versatility), Walter Afanasieff (a Modern Master and King of All Female Diva Producers), Tricky (The Innovator), George Duke (the Most Underrated), Nile Rogers (Mr. Hook)As a Composer: Quincy Jones, Ennio Morricone, Chopin, Bach, Beethoven, Duke Ellington, Tricky, John Carpenter, Hans ZimmerAs a Singer: Vinx, Kurt Elling, Corey Glover, Nat "King" Cole, Lionel Richie, Ray Charles, Nina Simone, Billy Joel, Elton John (ok... so I have the voice of a jazz singer, the heart of a rocker, with a soft spot for sappy pop ballads!) As a Keyboardist: Duke Ellington, Chick Corea, George Duke, Herbie Hancock, Bernie Worrell (the philosophy of Chick Corea..."first create space then fill it with something special") Play what's needed by the song, the groove and the band nothing more...nothing less; and always, ALWAYS submit to the music!!!
Motep: Orpheus Uprising

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I've jusrt heard one of the best sermons on Love.  Now, I'm not an ultra religious type but those that know me know that I move with Spirit in my Life.  Anyway, it went a little something li...
Posted by Qi Music Group on Sun, 12 Feb 2006 12:31:00 PST