About Savage Sun

Bio edited by Brea Jones, Online Editor, Stockton Record

The development as a songwriter/MC began long before The Savage Sun was ever manifested. Born and raised in Stockton, California, Savage began freestyling and writing rhymes in 1996 purely for personal enjoyment, and began recording hip-hop in professional studios in that same year (although while growing up, he remembers listening to the likes of Slick Rick, Doug E. Fresh, MC Lyte, & Ice-T in elementary school & Run-DMC, Fat Boys, Beastie Boys, & 2 Live Crew in junior high school). In 1998, recording became an important focus for The Savage Sun, but live performances were still very rare. In 2002, putting out legitimate album compilations became a reality. After the release of the Character Development LP, he intensified his aspirations and ambitions, which included a string of shows in the Central Valley and the Bay Area. In 2004, a crossroad of events led him to the Northwest, but he stayed well rooted in the West Coast. This was the catalyst for a period of tremendous growth in his artistic development. He wrote the greatest number of songs ever in 2004, showcasing a blend of unique songs and an undeniable talent as a song writer. He also padded his resume with a respectable international performance. Beginning in 2005, he has performed a number of shows in the Northwest, attracted the press and wrote many high quality songs. During the past decade, he has gained respect and acclaim within the hip-hop community, and considerable notoriety along the West Coast of the United States and abroad. In 2004, he launched Sentient Productions, a music resource management and consultant company. In 2007, he temporarily relocated to St. Louis, MO, to gain exposure in the Midwest. 2008 has already brought shows and continued album and merchandise sales, as well as the beginning of new written material. From a simple idea, a pen and paper, to radio broadcasts, interview articles and music video, he keeps living a dream. He began with desire and belief, and he hasn't looked back since. And in case you were wondering, he never sleeps.

Press, Accomplishments, Honors:

February, 2009: Reached the #1 most dedicated artist across all of Facebook and iLike (song: "the Reason"). December, 2008/January, 2009: 2nd promotional tour in Colombia, South America. October, 2008: featured in article/album review (Inbox Magazine); cracked the top 3 Myspace indie artists in the state of Missouri. #2 most dedicated artist across all of Facebook and iLike. August, 2008: featured in podcast interview (Quiet on the Set / Indianapolis, IN). July, 2008: featured in article/album review (209Vibe). June, 2008: music video for the song "Tight Grip on Nothing" received 5 honors (YouTube), including an honor for the most watched video in France (musician category). April, 2008: featured in podcast interview (The Beat / Monterey, CA); featured in interview (Monterey Herald). March, 2008: featured in article (Tri-City Herald & Atomic Town). February, 2008: mentioned in newsletter (Association of Schools of Public Health weekly publication) for benefit performance at St. Louis' University's 1st Multi Cultural Eve. December, 2007: received official clothing sponsorship & endorsement (Thrust Clothing Worldwide). October, 2007: featured in article (Stockton Record & 209Vibe). Fall 2007: featured in article (California State University Monterey Bay's "Alma Otter"). Summer, 2007: featured in 1/2 page article (Reactor Magazine). December, 2005: selected for MP3 review & was honored as the #1 featured artist (Tri-City Music Archive). 2005: featured in interview (The Bullhorn). Featured artist in My Network TV's "Band Call Out" (FOX), finishing 2nd overall. Featured on an illustration as a promotional artist (11:23 Productions). More than 1,300,000 iLike dedications. Has been broadcasted on radio (Power 99.1), currently receiving steady rotation on SJDC (Tune into Delta College Radio!!), as well as radio play on Internet radio, including Riverfrontradio.com and HiphopPhilosophy.com. Winner of various on-line competitions. Scouted for A&R submission to major labels.

Resume:

Recording: Professional Recording Artist of more than a decade. I have recorded at least 28 hip-hop jams since 1996, and at least 34 songs in total. I have written, produced, and released one solo album. I have been featured on 10 additional albums (5 of which were pressed in 1000+ Units, including the "Character Development" Sampler (2003) ~ an underground classic. I have released one Professionally Produced Music Video. I've been blessed to record music with artists such as Honest Jon (the Ladybird Unition), Rocket One (True Consumers) and Risk One (Official Bumsquad DJs). I have been featured on albums with DJ Premier (Gang Starr) and Little Vic, The Neurologists, Black Spade, Nato Caliph (Plan B), and Pete (The Cuf).

Performing: 5 time International Performing Artist (New Zealand, Belgium, Costa Rica). Performed in at least 16 cities; 4 states; 4 countries. Performed on a side stage at the Big Day Out in New Zealand, which included artists such as Red Hot Chili Peppers, Blink 182, Foo Fighters, Chemical Brothers, Nine Inch Nails, Atari Teenage Riot, Basement Jaxx, Joe Strummer and the Mescaleros, Beth Orton, Frenzal Rhomb, Goldie and MC Rage. Shared the stage with many talented artists, including Akil the MC (Jurassic 5), Bicasso and Sunspot Jonz (Living Legends), Ra Scion (Common Market), Himself (Netherworlds), Pete and Nate the Great (The Cuf), Black Spade, Nato Caliph (Plan B), Risk One (Official Bumsquad DJs), DJ Tminus1, Craig Woodall (Small, The Young, Old Friendly), Dean Smith (The Young, Old Friendly, Schedule) and DJ Vegan (Quivah). Performed at the Scribble Jam Prelims in St. Louis, MO in 2008. Replacement act for Bone Thugs & Harmony at the Jungle in Kennewick, WA in 2005, where I tore the house down.

Current Developments:

Music video for the song "Tight Grip on Nothing" is out and can be viewed by going to youtube.com (Producer: David Strayer). Savage Sun merchandise (Men's T-Shirts; Women's A-Shirts; Posters; Cd/DVD combo) is available and can be purchased by contacting me through my website or myspace page.

For booking shows and events, please contact me through Myspace.

Full-length freshman joint, titled "The Art of Being Alive" is available now at Replay Records (Stockton, CA), featuring fellow Stockton artists: No Shame, Fernos, Tom Knocks, Suga, Damage, and Virginia Christensen.

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Video: Tight Grip on Nothing



Video: The Reason

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