The Redland
The Redland
The Redland | |
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| Origin | Atlanta, Georgia, United States |
| Genres | Hip-hop, R&B, pop, alternative |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Labels | The Redland Entertainment |
| Members |
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| Website | theredlandmusic |
History
The Redland is an American hip-hop and R&B duo that originated in Atlanta, Georgia. The group was formed in August 2005, when its members Earvin Rodney (rhymes, vocals) and Robert Nkosi Evans (vocals) were still attending Morehouse College.[1]. Band members stated that "The Redland" title has multiple meanings(......). Initially, the band was creating music for fun, but after building on-campus fan base and getting attention, they invested in professional studio equipment and decided to devote themselves to a musical career. After founding "The Redland", Earvin Rodney and Robert Nkosi Evans became better known by their stage names Earv Legend and Kose respectively. With the debut of their single release, “So Far” featured on the NBA 2K11 soundtrack. NBA 2K11 officially introduced the pair beyond the Morehouse College campus. [2]
Band Members
- Earvin Rodney (rhymes, vocals), born October 10, 1983 is from New York and grew up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
- Robert Nkosi Evans (vocals), born March 3, 1983 is from Oklahoma. [3]
Musical style and influences
The band has citied Tupac, John Legend, Bob Dylan and Common as their influencers. [4] The band mixes various genres and styles to create a different sound. They are switching between rapped and sung vocals over their own breakbeat-driven new-old-school boardwork.[5]
Discography
Albums
| Year | Title | Album Details |
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| 2009 |
Epic - EP |
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| 2011 |
Hip-Hop Evolved (Remixes) - EP |
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References
- ^ http://www.letagemagazine.com/the-redland-and-their-inspiring-motivational-path/ The Redland and their Inspiring Motivational Path, L'etage Magazine, 2015
- ^ http://www.windycityword.com/index.php/community/lifestyle/entertainment/beyond-the-walls-of-morehouse-the-redland/ Beyond the Walls of Morehouse: The Redland, 2014
- ^ http://www.amalgamationmag.com/website/amalgamated/discovering-the-redland/ Discovering The Redland, 2013
- ^ http://www.windycityword.com/index.php/community/lifestyle/entertainment/beyond-the-walls-of-morehouse-the-redland/ Beyond the Walls of Morehouse: The Redland, 2014
- ^ http://www.djbooth.net/index/tracks/review/redland-what-it-means/ DjBooth, 2009