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Phoenix And The Shadow
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Out of 4 votes - Similar Artists: Dark Leaf, Michael Franti, Spearhead, Alphabet Soup, Medusa
Out of 4 votes
- Location: Brooklyn, New York, United States
- Genre: Hip-Hop » Underground Rap
Editor's review
This Brooklyn duo's lyrical episodes are hilarious and unconventional. Who else could pull off a straight-faced mock anthem about the debilitating effects of beer goggles? But it's their sonic tricks that could upend New York City underground hip-hop standards. Calling their sound "Trippy Star," the pair spin hyped-up drum 'n' bass into taut hip-hop beats.
Biography
In early 2001, Dark Theory members Taron Benson and Voodo Fe'Mathelier developed an alternative hip hop project called Phoenix and the Shadow that uses the aggressive drum patterns of Drum&Bass and the Caribbean undertones of Reggae to create what they describe as the "Trippy Star" sound.
This Brooklyn based duo has the songwriting ability to turn common life situations into clever, creative songs. This can be seen intheir song "Push Push" where thei're able to turn a simple train ride into a sexual episode, and again in their song "Sex", a song about a person's first time. Their trademark writing approach of using topics of everyday situations that everyone can easily connect with has opened their markets allowing them to reach a more versatile audience.
Find out more about Phoenix and the Shadow on www.phoenixandtheshadow.com
