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In [[1991 in music|1991]], Domino was living in the back room of 'The Groove Merchant' Record Store in the [[San Francisco Bay Area|Bay Area]] honing his ear and craft with old and rare [[Funk music|funk]] and [[Soul music|soul]] records. He met [[Hieroglyphics (band)|Hieroglyphics]]' founder [[Del tha Funkee Homosapien]] through a frequent customer, [[Elektra Records]] A&R/producer [[Dante Ross]].<ref name="hieroglyphics">{{cite web | url = http://www.hieroglyphics.com/artists/domino-interview.html | accessdate = 2007-01-31 | author = StinkE | title = Domino Online Exclusive Interview | publisher = ''StinkE Productions'' | date = 1996-07-22}}</ref> Del then introduced Domino to the other members of the Hieroglyphics, who admired Domino's [[Beats (music)|beat making]] skills as much as Domino admired the Hieroglyphic's [[rapping]] skills, and Domino eventually became an integral part of the collective. Ultimately, as the various groups were signed to Elektra and Jive Records. Domino, being the oldest, became the spokesman and manager for most of the groups.<ref name="thecareercookbook"/> |
In [[1991 in music|1991]], Domino was living in the back room of 'The Groove Merchant' Record Store in the [[San Francisco Bay Area|Bay Area]] honing his ear and craft with old and rare [[Funk music|funk]] and [[Soul music|soul]] records. He met [[Hieroglyphics (band)|Hieroglyphics]]' founder [[Del tha Funkee Homosapien]] through a frequent customer, [[Elektra Records]] A&R/producer [[Dante Ross]].<ref name="hieroglyphics">{{cite web | url = http://www.hieroglyphics.com/artists/domino-interview.html | accessdate = 2007-01-31 | author = StinkE | title = Domino Online Exclusive Interview | publisher = ''StinkE Productions'' | date = 1996-07-22}}</ref> Del then introduced Domino to the other members of the Hieroglyphics, who admired Domino's [[Beats (music)|beat making]] skills as much as Domino admired the Hieroglyphic's [[rapping]] skills, and Domino eventually became an integral part of the collective. Ultimately, as the various groups were signed to Elektra and Jive Records. Domino, being the oldest, became the spokesman and manager for most of the groups.<ref name="thecareercookbook">{{cite web | url = http://thecareercookbook.com/article.php?article_id=45 | accessdate = 2007-03-14 | author = Maniaci, Paul | title = Domino Music Producer Interview | publisher = ''The Career Cookbook.com'' | date = 09-03-2006}}</ref> |
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Domino is known for his combination of [[jazz]] and [[Funk music|funk]] style sounds, creative [[Sampling (music)|sampling]] and extensive record knowledge. Some of his more notable tracks include "After Dark", "Make Your Move", and "Powers That Be", from the Hieroglyphics' second [[album]] ''[[Full Circle (Hieroglyphics album)|Full Circle]]''. His creative use of samples and approach to using funk and jazz-based music is one of the foundations of the Hieroglyphics' sound. His production has been featured on just about every Hiero-related release on [[Jive Records|Jive]] and [[Hieroglyphics Imperium]] labels. |
Domino is known for his combination of [[jazz]] and [[Funk music|funk]] style sounds, creative [[Sampling (music)|sampling]] and extensive record knowledge. Some of his more notable tracks include "After Dark", "Make Your Move", and "Powers That Be", from the Hieroglyphics' second [[album]] ''[[Full Circle (Hieroglyphics album)|Full Circle]]''. His creative use of samples and approach to using funk and jazz-based music is one of the foundations of the Hieroglyphics' sound. His production has been featured on just about every Hiero-related release on [[Jive Records|Jive]] and [[Hieroglyphics Imperium]] labels. |
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Not to be confused with Domino (rapper), a different American rapper.
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Damian Siguenza, known by his stage name, Domino (born November 9, 1970), is an American record producer, manager, DJ, and one of the members of the Oakland, California-based underground hip hop collective, Hieroglyphics.
Biography
Musical career
In 1991, Domino was living in the back room of 'The Groove Merchant' Record Store in the Bay Area honing his ear and craft with old and rare funk and soul records. He met Hieroglyphics' founder Del tha Funkee Homosapien through a frequent customer, Elektra Records A&R/producer Dante Ross.[1] Del then introduced Domino to the other members of the Hieroglyphics, who admired Domino's beat making skills as much as Domino admired the Hieroglyphic's rapping skills, and Domino eventually became an integral part of the collective. Ultimately, as the various groups were signed to Elektra and Jive Records. Domino, being the oldest, became the spokesman and manager for most of the groups.[2]
Domino is known for his combination of jazz and funk style sounds, creative sampling and extensive record knowledge. Some of his more notable tracks include "After Dark", "Make Your Move", and "Powers That Be", from the Hieroglyphics' second album Full Circle. His creative use of samples and approach to using funk and jazz-based music is one of the foundations of the Hieroglyphics' sound. His production has been featured on just about every Hiero-related release on Jive and Hieroglyphics Imperium labels.
In the years of being acting CEO the Hiero Imperium, Domino has gained world-wide recognition and respect in the underground hip-hop world while expanding the Hiero Imperium to include artists such as O.C., Goapele, and Beeda Weeda.
Domino continues creating music for Commercials, Television and Video games. His songs have recently been featured in the EA's Tony Hawk's Pro Skater series and his songs featured on the HBO Entourage Series.
Domino has recently (2006-2007) been associated with Dan the Automator and Amp Fiddler. He is rumored to be on working on many new projects, including a solo project. He currently is experimenting with several new pieces of equipment and software to expand his sound and approach to creating beats.
Discography
Studio albums
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No Need For Alarm
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| Both Sides of the Brain |
93 'til Infinity
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| Trilogy: Conflict, Climax, Resolution |
| Ascension |
| Power Movement |
Triangulation Station
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Fear Itself
"Thoughts Of The Thoughtful", "Be Thousand" |
He Think He Raw
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Smash Rockwell
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| 3rd Eye Vision |
| Full Circle |
Compilation albums
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Hieroglyphics B-Sides
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Hieroglyphics Oldies, Vol. II
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| Over Time |
External links
References
- ^ StinkE (1996-07-22). "Domino Online Exclusive Interview". StinkE Productions. Retrieved 2007-01-31.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Maniaci, Paul (09-03-2006). "Domino Music Producer Interview". The Career Cookbook.com. Retrieved 2007-03-14.
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