He who conquers. Living up to his name, the self proclaimed Genre Jumper is taking over the charts with the current hit Jim Jones single, Fly High. As a self taught musician Zukhan prides himself in respecting sound, believing that sound has a certain texture.
Having talents as a writer, producer and musician this up and coming talent translates his thoughts into something tangible; the result: club bangers, inspiration and soundtracks to life. Some people just make beats.
Theres a difference between making beats and producing songs, I give my production a musical sound bed. Having worked with artists such as LL Cool J, Jay Z, Vivian Green, Ludacris, The Roots, and a host of other projects; Zukhan has proven his production style as one to be reveled.
Bey has collaborated with writers/producers such as Scott Storch, James Poyser and Kara Diagordia who have all co-signed projects that show his creativity and artistic flexibility. During his earlier years in Philadelphia, Zukhan listened to various styles of music while at the Speakeasy owned by his Grandmother. She used to blast music from the 60s, 70s and 80s while she was hustling; its where I got my grind from. My production style has always been one of a genre jumper. Ive worked in pop, rock, video games, hip hop, R&B, movie soundtracks etc. I have never been influenced by anyone in particular.
I have always been innovative, says Zuhkan. Having never listened to music for admiration purposes, Bey listened for what was not there, what was missing. I admire where there is an opening. I listen for what is not being done. He then creates an avenue to put all the pieces of the puzzle together. In 1999 Bey bought the first component of his musical arsenal, the MPC 2000. (Which he fondly calls his P-I-MPC 2000) Feeling the need for a musical outlet for his ideas Bey decided to use this as a vehicle to push his music out. After purchasing the MPC 2000, Zukhan reminisces, I felt like a king. I saw everything happening as it is happening now. I was excited. It was like getting a bike and knowing you can ride it like everyone else. I knew I was in the game but I try to keep it real and stay rooted. My music is like the horizon. People may see it from different angles but the horizon never changes; its always one with everyone. In addition to producing Zukhan writes, plays the guitar and piano. In this era of music production there are a rare few producers who can assist the artists they work with in multiple aspects. Zukhan brings to the table an expertise in vocal production and writing to compliment the tracks he produces.
New song on myspace page. "Loud.com tribute" The New York Times call it "Brilliant", Rolling Stone calls it an "Instant Classic". Come see what all the buzz is about. Also, new song on the loud.com page "Bout my biz" It ain't safe no more!!!! myspace.com/superiorlyricshttp://www.loud.com/mostofficial
New song on myspace page. "Loud.com tribute" The New York Times call it "Brilliant", Rolling Stone calls it an "Instant Classic". Come see what all the buzz is about. Also, new song on the loud.com page "Bout my biz" It ain't safe no more!!!! myspace.com/superiorlyricshttp://www.loud.com/mostofficial
I know this is a competition, but i dont look at it that way. Yea we are all in this to win $100,000 and a record deal. That is the truth. But this being my 2nd time in a semifinalist position, I have a humble outlook this time around. Whether i win or not, I am going to keep it real and reach back to the WORLD, and just like LOUD is a community, the WORLD IS ONE BIG COMMUNITY. And i wanted to make it known to everybody the type of nigga I really am. God-willing that my name is in the top 3 and get a check, I am NOT going to act "BIGGER THAN YOU" I am going to be the same person I am, just in a free financial environment that I've never had b4. Real talk. Basically, I am saying that I'm not going to portray selfishness because the reason i really do this music is 4 you. Ya feel wat im saying. And every business that caters to the consumer is successful. For example, if you need work done to your car, and Im the mechanic, I am going to make sure that I fix your car until the engine light goes off, Great service=repeat business. In my case, I am the rapper/lyricist with the mouthpiece and I am going to satisfy your ears always because you will continue to listen. Now, i felt so strongly about making this promise to every1 on LOUD and around the world that I couldnt put it all into words as you can see & wanted to make a song about it, why not on LOUD? The crazy thing is, i had to fit my whole heart & promise into ONE minute. And this is how it came out. So this is really the reallest track i've put on loud in my personal opinion and I hope that you understand and believe that each and every individual is influential to where i am right now in some way, form or fashion. And I Thank you . . . now with that said, check out the new track "MY PROMISE" on Reefa production ((go figure, i was blazed when i wrote it)) and feel free to let me know wat you think. 1 LOVE
