Imagine Sage Francis doing a Slick Rick impersonation--that's one way to hear this Hawaii/Long Beach underground rapper's inimitable vocals, which sound wise, sassy, and deliberately crazed all at once. But use the voice as your intro, then get to the lyrics; there's sharp stuff in there, too.
Demune is a force to be dealt with on stage and record. A kaleidoscope of style and talents, that has made a name for himself around the world in the past years. Spending most of his life between Long Beach, California and Maui, Hawai'i, he takes from his surroundings to create an eclectic sound that can only be described as Demune. Whether stimulating crowds and creating new music, or organizing events and recording artists, he remains productive in the 21st century. Emotionally intense, almost alien in his presence, and purposely pushing his limits, there's always something new to find in his music. Watch for his 2006 full length album, "Crossbreeding and Grafting", released on record label Ponowai Flora in March. Forged from his passions in the furnace of expression, "Crossbreeding and Grafting" takes the shape of story lines layered with metaphor and meaning. It features underground talent such as the Mole (Motion Recordings), Orphan (Plague Language), Mattr (Ramadan Recordings), and Ancient Mith (Ponowai Flora / Subversiv* Records). Demune is a dedicated artist, who is consistently creating and collaborating with new talent. He keeps his main focus on authentic communication with you, and carries a sound that leaves an impression on both hybrid and traditional enthusiasts alike.