The Spotlight is on…
Sacramento Knoxx
When did you fall in love with H.E.R.
- I started getting more involved with the culture when I was a teenager. I grew up playing jazz music, blues, salsa, funk, with an amazing ensemble at a young age with my high school. At the same time I just got this old cassette deck and I was able to adjust a few things to record on a new tape. I played trumpet and after practicing I’d record myself playing but wasn’t really feeling the emptiness a single trumpet plays with out the fullness the jazz ensemble brings on the recordings. So I’d find the breaks in tapes and loop them, at the time I was recording my time (tempo) to keep as if I had a drummer then I’d play my pieces and it be a little more full and at the same time I was making what were called pause tapes. I got addicted to the feeling of having a band like environment at your finger tips compose and the ability to re-construct different phrases and make something out of nothing.
MC/DJ/Producer/Graff Writer/Bboy ?
- MC | Producer | Sound Designer | Composer
Dayjob or no Dayjob?
- I develop the multimedia designs & information technologies with a local non profit health agency in Detroit. I also work on independent collaborative projects with other emerging & established visual, film, & music artists. I’ve also developed hip hop workshops with the local community in Southwest Detroit that help with creating modern day story tellers and encourage the language arts. Currently I’ve been collaboratively developing a program of workshops to bring media technologies to under served Native American & Latino youth in Michigan.
5 All time favorite records?
Internet: gift or curse?
- Gift, but with great power comes great responsibility.
Biggest accomplishment:
- My biggest accomplishment was finishing school, earning a bachelors of arts in information studies & digital media arts & technology and making my grandmother smile.
Why should people check you out?
- I think i provide a sound that people can relate to, understand, vibe, discuss its technique, and most importantly can enjoy life and nourish the soul.
Inspiration?
- My inspiration is the events & people in my life currently in the moment.
Favorite song you produced/MCd on?:
- I can’t pick yet… lol
Why do you still love H.E.R.?
- It’s my culture & way of life.
Where can we check you out?
www.youtube.com/southwestknoxx
313-878-4005
- Check out Sacramento Knoxx’ latest release “Mi Vida Es Como Una Pelicula” with Mic Audio (Stereo Boyz). Listen and download here
