Hip-hop and urban music
songwriter and producer, The ZYG 808 has released his latest official
single, “Thumpin'.” on his own Soul Poets Records in conjunction
with the newly built Polyphonic Studios. 100% legit, performed deep
in the groove, and bringing that old-school 1990s East Coast sound
like hasn't been heard in decades, “Thumpin'” showcases The ZYG
808 as one of the most intriguing rap and hip-hop artists of the year
so far and promises that he has plenty more where that came from.
New England's The ZYG 808
cites as main artistic influences Kendrick Lamar, Rakim, J Cole,
Hopsin, Travis Scott, and Method Man. The ZYG 808's own sound takes
elements from each of these and adds an analog, uber-traditional
rawness for a result unlike anything today's music fans have heard
before. With an emphasis on urban poetry atop minimalist beats alone,
“Thumpin'” by The ZYG 808 has a little something for everybody.
Asked to describe the
overall meaning of “Thumpin',” The ZYG 808 writes, “Hip-hop
started out as party music. That is what it should still be. I make
music for folks to have a good time to.”
The current official bio
of ZYG 808 (pronounced 'Zee Why Gee Eight-Oh-Eight) describes him as
a world-class, Grammy-nominated producer, composer, and artist
specializing in the genres of hip-hop, R&B, jazz, and house
music/EDM. A veteran percussionist at a startlingly young age, ZYG
was already drumming at four years old and recording in the studio by
seven. Before graduating 2nd grade, he'd already supplied drum tracks
to award-winning house-music album “DEEP Soul Chants &
Hollers.” By 11, ZYG was headlining the Boston Jazz Fest.
“The ZYG 808 is an
artist who follows the paths of his influences,” his bio continues.
“These include Art Blakey, Rakim, John Blackwell, Jr, J Cole, Max
Roach, The RZA, Tito Puente, Pete Rock, Lionel Hampton, Ali Shaheed
Muhammad, Joe Cuba, Quest Love, Big Daddy Kane, Clyde Stubblefield,
and Hopsin; yet he's effectively leaving his unique imprint along the
way.”
ZYG started singing and
drumming for Grammy-nominated soul-funk band The GroovaLottos at age
13 and has been touring with them since.
“Thumpin'” by
The ZYG 808 on the Soul Poets Records/Polyphonic Studios label is
available from quality digital music stores online worldwide now.
Also catch the video on VEVO, TIDAL, or AMAZON or through
http://thezyg808.com
-S. McCauley
Lead Press Release Writer
“Thumpin'”
by The ZYG 808 –
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