Behind everything we have lies the soul. Our souls are often regarded as intangible forces that control our thoughts and actions as nothing else can. When we shape our souls, we shape our lives. So how do you contain that power with the medium of hip-hop? Look no further, because a man with a true grasp of soul is in the building.
Straight out of Portland comes Soul P., an emcee who is destined to change the way you view the artform of hip-hop. Born and raised in Seattle, Soul P. has been through the struggle and is ready to share his story with the world. Growing up in The Yesler Terrace neighborhood, Soul P. came face-to-face with the harsh realities of the streets at an early age. Though he was surrounded by crack cocaine and gang warfare, Soul P. persevered with the help of God and came out even stronger than before. "It was tough when I became a believer," shares Soul P. "It was tough because there were still things I wanted to do. However, in the end, faith was more rewarding when I won those battles with the strength of Christ. My spiritual journey has been a constant uprising, and everything became so much better when I understood God's grace and mercy. It wasn't my own strength that got me through the hard times." These experiences influence his music, giving Soul P.'s lyrics and rhyming an authentic flavor that is rarely found in today's sea of commercialism.
Soul P. is well on his way to a very successful career, and has already independently released two critically acclaimed albums. Simply Soul and The Soul Affect are still generating substantial buzz in the underground by captivating listeners with Soul's signature storytelling ability. With such an impressive record, it was only a matter of time before the labels came calling. In the summer of 2005, Soul P. took the opportunity to open DJ Morphiziz's second mixtape, working with producer Todd Collins to serve up a certified street banger they called "5 Fingers." He continued to build a close relationship with Beatmart Recordings and Collins over the following months, which soon lead to talk of an official record deal and culminated with Soul P. recently joining the Beatmart squad. Never a team to waste time, Soul P.'s first Beatmart album, The Premier, is already slated to release December 2006.
"We signed Soul P. because he created so much of a national buzz," explains Todd Collins. "After investigating his music, voice, personality, and attitude, we felt that he would be a perfect fit for the Beatmart roster. He's a very athletic, competetive guy who happens to be a musician on fire for God, and that's the type of artist I'm most attracted to as a producer. Soul P. fits and meets every intangible that Beatmart is looking for in an artist."
"Todd and I made a real connection," continues Soul P. "A real musical connection. He honestly believes in me. I've been through the struggle; I've had people talking behind my back. But with Beatmart I felt as though someone was was looking out for me, and I appreciate that... Beatmart is the future of urban music. When Todd called it felt like Dre got at me."
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