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Grand Agent | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, singer, songwriter, record producer |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Musical career | |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, piano, guitar, drums, beatboxing |
Grand Agent (singer) was born in Philadelphia, PA, United States. He plays many instruments including piano, guitar, and drums, Agent also has many special talents with his vocals and in beatboxing. He is a well-known rapper in the United States.[1]
Biography
[edit]In 1994 Grand Agent released the "Lost Page of the B-Boy" Document. It was his first attempt at a solo career in music then, Grand Agent became a solo underground rap artist from Philadelphia whose first album, entitled By Design, was released on February 2001. He got a critically acclaimed review in many magazines in 2001 then he toured around Europe for two straight years. Also notable for the newly developed Groove Attack label which sports Phife Dawg's first solo album away from A Tribe Called Quest[2].The newest Grand Agent’s album “Adult Contemporary” produced by Polish producer and rapper O.S.T.R. was released in 2008 .[3]
Grand Agent began his career in 1994, when he formed the group "NAME" with Larry "Mr. Cisum" Fowler, and the now acclaimed theater director Ozzie "Old Man" Jones. NAME was at the forefront of an underground movement in Philadelphia between 1995-1998. Others to come out of that scene include Jill Scott, Bilal, Musiq Soulchild, Beanie Segal, Black Ice, Rich Medina, and several others. In 1998, Grand Agent began his solo career with Czark Casket Records, a Los Angeles based indie label run by Zach Katz. Together with Katz, he produced his debut album By Design. The album featured production by Lord Finesse, Hi-Tek, Kut Masta Kurt, and Chops with features from Planet Asia and AG of DITC. By Design was released in January 2001 on Groove Attack Records, a powerhouse indie label and distributor headquartered in Cologne, Germany.
The relationship eventually led to Grand Agent relocating to Cologne for 2 and 1/2 years. During his time in Europe, he toured extensively and Executive Produced his second album Fish Outta Water, with Groove Attack acting as distributor. During this time, Grand Agent began working with Jim Drew. Drew's lable Soulspazm Records handled the release of Fish Outta Water in the US, and a long term arrangement between GA and Soulspazm developed. Cashing into the Beat Society movement of the time Grand Agent and Jim Drew co-executive produced a Fish Outta Water Remix Album, The Beat Society Remixes. Grand Agent returned to the United States in January 2004 shortly after the release of Fish Outta Water and The Fish Outta Water Remixes. The relationships forged in Europe, both with local artists and with US artists touring abroad supplied Grand Agent with a steady stream of recording opportunities upon his return home.
Concerts
[edit]1.Thursday 11 July 2002-Sunday 14July 2002, Grand Agent, Dour Festival 2002, Dour, Belgium
2.Saturday 16 May 2015, Grand Agent, with Camp Lo and DJ Jay Ski, Voltage Lounge, Philadelphia, PA,US
3.Wednesday 04 November 2015, Grand Agent, The Fire,Philadelphia, PA,US[5]
Studio albums
[edit]| year | Albums | Label | Music Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | By Design | Groove
Attack/ Interworld Agency |
Five Stars |
| 2003 | Fish Outta Water | Interworld | Four Stars |
| 2005 | Under the Circumstances | Interworld
Agency/ Soulspazm |
Four Stars |
Singles&EPs
| year | EP | Label | Music Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Mingling | Czar Casket | Three Stars |
| 2001 | Grand Right Now | Groove Attack | Four Stars |
| 2003 | What I want | Superrappin | Four Stars |
Awards and nominations
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Grand Agent". Discogs. Retrieved April,4,2016.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|access-date=(help) - ^ "Artist Biography by Brad Mills". All Music. Retrieved April,4,2016.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|access-date=(help) - ^ "Grand Agent is tagged as: hip-hop, rap, underground hip-hop, hip hop, philadelphia". ARITISTWIKI. Retrieved April,4,2016.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|access-date=(help) - ^ "Requested Articles". Wikipedia:Requested articles/music/Performers, bands and songwriters. Retrieved April,4,2016.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|access-date=(help) - ^ "Past Concerts". Songkick. Retrieved April,4,2016.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|access-date=(help) - ^ "Grand Agent Discography". Discogs. Retrieved April,4,2016.
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External links
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbc6kiNBG8I
http://www.allmusic.com/artist/grand-agent-mn0002583744/discography
Category:Living people
Category:American singers
Category:Singaporean singer-songwriters
Category:american male singers
Category:american singer-songwriters