PROTOMAN (Public Enemy No. 1)

About Me

AIM=PROTOMANKILLZ [email protected] [email protected]
After years of holding down street cyphers and corner battles, Protoman knew a transition into music wouldn't be a hard one. Growing up in sunny South Florida, Proto has been stirred in a melting pot of cultures and religions that shows the diversity ingested in his voice and words. After being kicked out of High School and plastered by dozens of different titles for income, Proto now knows what the one job he can be the best at and maybe even earn a little pocket money on the way.
With already an independent LP Analog released in 2006 that quickly became an underground classic and last year's Grey Area that was brought out through the help of Rawkus Records, he's now determined to break into the majors. Slinging intensely articulate rhymes over jazzy, old-schoolish boom-bap and forward-leaning distorted electronics. While he's not as esoteric as most backpack-rocking MCs, he certainly isn't rapping about the manhole-cover-sized rims on his platinum-plated Hummer either. This lands the kid comfortably in an accessible middle ground that allows humor, talent, and integrity to coexist. His live show is nothing short of electrifying as well. Holding down the mic solely without skipping a word for a monster set has become something not seen by the crowd with other acts and is one key component that brings so many people out to see him in the flesh.
Now recently finished up project called Kill the Radio, a collaboration effort with legendary Funk/Hip Hop band Fusik, there seems to be a consistency as his sights and music are taking this culture to a new plateau.
Say word.
FREE ''Grey Area'' Sampler Mixed by DJ Idee
Protoman feat. DJ Immortal - Wake Up

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 2/14/2005
Band Website: protomanmusic.com
Influences:

Protoman
Grey Area (2007)
Label: Rawkus 50

Protoman
Analog (2006)
Label: Audio Thrift Shop Records

Record Label: Indie
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

100. So I smoked a cigarette

I don't smoke. Tried it at a early age a few times, like 10 or 11...yea I know. Never liked them..still don't. But my homie Trippin bought some cloves, he doesn't smoke as well, for the fuck of it so ...
Posted by PROTOMAN (Public Enemy No. 1) on Tue, 24 Jun 2008 03:26:00 PST

99. Asher Roth

I really don't feel like saying anything. I just wanna know what you think about this dude. The way things are looking this guys gonna be huge. He has all the right co-signs and media outlets, plus a ...
Posted by PROTOMAN (Public Enemy No. 1) on Tue, 17 Jun 2008 08:04:00 PST

98. R.I.P. Camu Tao

A press release below describes the untimely death of a great influence.Today, at around 2pm, our dear friend, family member and musical collaborator Tero "CAMU TAO" Smith passed away in his home town...
Posted by PROTOMAN (Public Enemy No. 1) on Tue, 27 May 2008 08:47:00 PST

97. Funny blog posted from Okwerdz about myspace artist/promotion

Sunday, April 13, 2008 EVERY MUSICIAN ON MYSPACE READ THIS IMPORTANT MESSAGE NOW! Current mood: annoyed as FUCK Category: annoyed as FUCK Music alright this message goes out to ALL musici...
Posted by PROTOMAN (Public Enemy No. 1) on Tue, 27 May 2008 08:32:00 PST

96. The South Florida Hip Hop Indie Festival

Hosted By: PROTOMAN When: Sunday May 25, 2008 at 10:00 PMWhere: White Room1306 N. Miami AveMiami, Florida|10 33301United StatesDescription:PROTOMAN Click Here To View Event...
Posted by PROTOMAN (Public Enemy No. 1) on Fri, 23 May 2008 10:20:00 PST

95. Public Enemy No.1

Check out the new track my page. Its for download I think, so pass it around. Peace
Posted by PROTOMAN (Public Enemy No. 1) on Tue, 06 May 2008 07:58:00 PST

94. Iron Man was..

..was dope! Had some grown folk appeal and kept light on the comic-book-turn-movie corniness and predictability. R. Downey J.R. stole the show away from the million+ CGI of Iron Man himself. Def need ...
Posted by PROTOMAN (Public Enemy No. 1) on Sat, 03 May 2008 01:41:00 PST

93. Protoman and Deadbeats Freestyle Vids

From the vault. We do this alot, just never have footage so e.njoy ...
Posted by PROTOMAN (Public Enemy No. 1) on Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:00:00 PST

92. Uploaded ’’Runaway’’

One of my fav tracks off Grey Area. Check it out. Peace
Posted by PROTOMAN (Public Enemy No. 1) on Mon, 31 Mar 2008 09:39:00 PST

91. Protoman and Fusik are coming..

www.myspace.com/protomanandfusikwere about to get the final mixes mastered. Waiting on a photoshoot and album artwork. The myspace page should be up and running rather sooner than later. Add us now if...
Posted by PROTOMAN (Public Enemy No. 1) on Wed, 19 Mar 2008 01:30:00 PST