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Joe Con |
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Wednesday, 02 June 2010 |
Joe Con is a multi genre artist, singer and songwriter. He has the unique ability to translate his own life experiences into songs with universal appeal. This is an extraordinary gift. His musical arrangements are noteworthy for their powerful rhythms, dynamic vocals, catchy hooks and thought provoking lyrics. Joe Con is hip hop at its finest. His humble demeanor and unassuming appearance hide a surprising swagger, confidence and magnetic stage presence, which, coupled with his dizzying wordplay and balanced blend of substance and style put Con head and shoulders above most of today's one dimensional rappers. He doesn't stop there, however. Not only does Con write and perform intelligent, imaginative and vivid hip-hop music, but he also plays guitar and harmonica with a bluesy folk/ rock style reminiscent of a young Bob Dylan or Neil Young, or more recently artists like Beck, G. Love, & Jack Johnson. When you ask Joe about his long term musical goals, he speaks of building a bridge between roots and urban music. Although Joe walks in two very different musical worlds, his innate ability to unite multiple genres creates a fresh sound, sung by a fresh voice capable of capturing and holding the hearts of fans the world over. Joe Con has already drawn comparisons to legendary performers and personalities of all eras of popular music culture, from John Lennon and Jim Morrison to Mickey Avalon and Kurt Cobain.
Whether rapping or singing and playing, on stage or in the studio, Joe Con works most closely with longtime collaborator and friend Cav3 (pronounced "Cave"), a super-producer, writer, singer, rapper and multi-instrumentalist who, in addition to working on a wide range of projects with various artists, also serves as Con's DJ, drummer, engineer and band mate. The pair met fortuitously on campus at UC Berkeley in 2003, and quickly began making music together. Along with MC Seneca, the two formed a group called Shadowcaste, playing underground shows throughout the Bay Area, and even recorded an LP called “Co-Pilot.” Though the group eventually disbanded, Con & Cav3 remained determined to answer their calling. Soon, they joined forces with several other musicians and artists to form a crew called Awake Click, living and working out of a rented home in South Berkeley. Dubbed "the Prince Street House," this became the group's headquarters, an often chaotic but nonetheless thriving community that not only fostered much creative and spiritual growth, but also provided the launching pad and inspiration for Joe Con's first album, "Awake & Dreaming." Completed and released independently in 2006, the 18 track album (produced predominantly by Cav3) features guest production by Dejah Fortune, a longtime friend and collaborator who remains close to the camp, as well as artwork by founding Awake Click member Davey Detail. "A&D" also includes a guest appearance by MC Shing02, whose work on the song "War with the Senses" helped lead to the track's inclusion on Quiksilver's surf film "Young Guns 3." Though Cav3 continues to work with many artists, including Shing02, he & Con's musical bond has never been stronger. The pair are actively performing throughout the Los Angeles area, continuing to hone their craft and build a following while compiling tracks for Joe Con's newest album, "The Word Made Fresh."
The album's first single is “15 minutes," an undeniable hit about navigating the pitfalls and excesses of fame. Produced by Cav3 (who else?), the track's title is a reference to Andy Warhol's famous quote: “In the future everyone will be famous for 15 minutes.” Not to be outdone, Joe Con has coined his own version of the phrase: “Give us 15 minutes of fame and we’ll change the world.” The song announces the arrival of a new artist with vision and great potential for immediate impact and lasting success. Poignant and poetic, yet fiery, sexy and danceable, "15 Minutes" is three and a half minutes of hip hop perfection with universal appeal that will soon be heard everywhere, from the streets to the club, to college campuses and headphones across the globe.
Joe Con’s newest CD, “The Word Made Fresh” is set for release in summer, 2010.
You can log onto any of the following websites to purchase and/or listen to Joe Con’s music:
For a complete discography go to: http://joecon.bandcamp.com
www.myspace.com/joeconifer
www.sonicbids.com/wordmadefresh
www.joecon.wordpress.com
www.thearkatype.com
Joe Con is currently working under A & R Select in West Hollywood, Ca. for publishing, licensing and/or placement purposes.
For additional information, please contact:
A & R Select
www.arselect.com
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