SupaStishun
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SupaStishun a music producer and rap artist from East Atlanta Ga. SupaStishun is no stranger to many DJs and fans throughout the South East Region. He is mostly known for his infamous remake of a popular song "I Want Candy
" 2007. SupaStishun first gained recognition for his collaboration with David Banner
, "What Tha Feezy" remix, song early 2005. The song featured on mix CDs, websites and, independent publication across the southeast including Ozone Magazine
"Patiently Waiting" Feb 4 Issue and Complex magazine
. By the end of the year SupaStishun landed a performance at the 1st annual SEA (Southeastern Ent. Award) Jan 2004.
SupaStishun, recently won BlackPlanet.com
's 2007 Talent Search for his latest single, "Lalipop (I Want Candy)", making him the Emerging Artist of the Year of 2007. Linda Hobbs, of VIBE
Magazine, agrees: "I was feeling SupaStishun's drippy southern flow... He rides the rock production well, and isn't afraid to be catchy like all the other southern emcees that's killing the clubs right now." Sickamore, the famous mixtape DJ and Director of A&R at Warner Music, one of the contest judges, told people to watch out for this "very marketable Southern artist". Supa has caught the attention of millions online through BlackPlanet, the social networking site. "I write about what I think people can relate too," says SupaStishun. "My music is an emotional roller coaster like a good book. I have content that will make you laugh, cry, and even make you angry." Only one winner is selected every year and 14,000 people on BlackPlanet.com
chose him out of 500 other artists. The contest is sponsored by BlackPlanet.com
, a mixed social network 16 million deep, as a result SupaStishun was featured in VIBE
Magazine Jan. 2008 issue to help increase his publicity on a national level.
Growing up, Supa listened religiously to the sounds of Slick Rick
and Ice Cube
. He also follows in the footsteps of major ATL rappers like T.I.
and Ludacris
, in addition to OutKast
and Goodie Mob
. Says SupaStishun about his favorite Atlanta rappers, "They did what I did; they saw what I saw. I just related with them all the way."
I Want Candy
"I Want Candy" is a song written and originally recorded by The Strangeloves in 1965 that went to number 11 in the United States. It is a famous example of a song that uses the Bo Diddley beat.-Original version:...
" 2007. SupaStishun first gained recognition for his collaboration with David Banner
David Banner
Lavell Crump , better known by his stage name David Banner, is an American rapper, record producer and occasional actor. Banner was born in Jackson, Mississippi and graduated from Southern University. He started his music career as a member of the rap duo, Crooked Lettaz before going solo in 2000...
, "What Tha Feezy" remix, song early 2005. The song featured on mix CDs, websites and, independent publication across the southeast including Ozone Magazine
Ozone Magazine
Ozone magazine is known as the southern voice for hip hop music. It represents the "dirty South".Ozone Magazine was founded in Orlando, Florida, in 2002. It has since expanded its reach nationally. In 2006 the magazine relocated its headquarters to Atlanta...
"Patiently Waiting" Feb 4 Issue and Complex magazine
Complex magazine
Complex is a young men's style/lifestyle magazine founded by Marc Ecko and Hugh McFall in 2002. The publication offers mainstream readers insight into the latest trends in niche cultures, such as streetwear, sneaker culture, hip hop, and graphic art...
. By the end of the year SupaStishun landed a performance at the 1st annual SEA (Southeastern Ent. Award) Jan 2004.
SupaStishun, recently won BlackPlanet.com
BlackPlanet.com
BlackPlanet was launched on September 1, 2001 by Omar Wasow, an internet analyst, who in 2001 was running ‘New York Online’ a pre-web community he started in 1993 from his living room in Brooklyn....
's 2007 Talent Search for his latest single, "Lalipop (I Want Candy)", making him the Emerging Artist of the Year of 2007. Linda Hobbs, of VIBE
VIBE
Vibe is a music and entertainment magazine founded by producer Quincy Jones. The publication predominantly features R&B and hip-hop music artists, actors and other entertainers...
Magazine, agrees: "I was feeling SupaStishun's drippy southern flow... He rides the rock production well, and isn't afraid to be catchy like all the other southern emcees that's killing the clubs right now." Sickamore, the famous mixtape DJ and Director of A&R at Warner Music, one of the contest judges, told people to watch out for this "very marketable Southern artist". Supa has caught the attention of millions online through BlackPlanet, the social networking site. "I write about what I think people can relate too," says SupaStishun. "My music is an emotional roller coaster like a good book. I have content that will make you laugh, cry, and even make you angry." Only one winner is selected every year and 14,000 people on BlackPlanet.com
BlackPlanet.com
BlackPlanet was launched on September 1, 2001 by Omar Wasow, an internet analyst, who in 2001 was running ‘New York Online’ a pre-web community he started in 1993 from his living room in Brooklyn....
chose him out of 500 other artists. The contest is sponsored by BlackPlanet.com
BlackPlanet.com
BlackPlanet was launched on September 1, 2001 by Omar Wasow, an internet analyst, who in 2001 was running ‘New York Online’ a pre-web community he started in 1993 from his living room in Brooklyn....
, a mixed social network 16 million deep, as a result SupaStishun was featured in VIBE
VIBE
Vibe is a music and entertainment magazine founded by producer Quincy Jones. The publication predominantly features R&B and hip-hop music artists, actors and other entertainers...
Magazine Jan. 2008 issue to help increase his publicity on a national level.
Biography
Born and raised in Atlanta, SupaStishun (AKA Maurice Devon) began writing rap and R&B music at 16 years old. He got his start recording in high school with a school mate and a low budget studio. Since then, the production of his music has made impressive strides. "Lalipop" (I Want Candy)", produced by Atlanta producer Baybe-Lolife, displays a sophisticated arrangement, a far cry from the bass tapes of Supa's teenage years.Growing up, Supa listened religiously to the sounds of Slick Rick
Slick Rick
Richard Walters , better known by his stage name Slick Rick is a Grammy-nominated English-American rapper...
and Ice Cube
Ice Cube
O'Shea Jackson , better known by his stage name Ice Cube, is an American rapper and actor. He began his career as a member of the hip-hop group C.I.A. and later joined the rap group N.W.A. After leaving N.W.A in December 1989, he built a successful solo career in music, and also as a writer,...
. He also follows in the footsteps of major ATL rappers like T.I.
T.I.
Clifford Joseph Harris, Jr. , better known by his stage name T.I., is an American rap artist, film and music producer, actor and author. He is also the founder and co-chief executive officer of Grand Hustle Records....
and Ludacris
Ludacris
Christopher Brian Bridges , better known by his stage name Ludacris, is an American rapper and actor. Along with his manager, Chaka Zulu, Ludacris is the co-founder of Disturbing tha Peace, an imprint distributed by Def Jam Recordings...
, in addition to OutKast
OutKast
Outkast is an American hip hop duo based in East Point, Georgia, consisting of Atlanta native André "André 3000" Benjamin and Savannah, Georgia-born Antwan "Big Boi" Patton. They were originally known as Two Shades Deep but later changed the group's name to OutKast...
and Goodie Mob
Goodie Mob
Goodie Mob is a Hip Hop act based in Atlanta, Georgia that formed in 1991 and currently consists of members Cee-Lo Green, Khujo, T-Mo and Big Gipp.-History:The group's name acts as a double backronym...
. Says SupaStishun about his favorite Atlanta rappers, "They did what I did; they saw what I saw. I just related with them all the way."
Discography
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Grown Azz EP
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| Lalipop (I Want Candy) EP
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| What Tha Feezy EP
David Banner Lavell Crump , better known by his stage name David Banner, is an American rapper, record producer and occasional actor. Banner was born in Jackson, Mississippi and graduated from Southern University. He started his music career as a member of the rap duo, Crooked Lettaz before going solo in 2000... |
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| What Izreal
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Featured-On Songography
Um Numver ONE Single- Released: August 8, 2008
- Label: Plutonium Music N Films
- Singles: "Um Number ONE" PoLLii featuring SupaStishun
Awards
- BackPlanet.com Amplify Talent Search
- 2007, Emerging Artist of the Year for song ("Lalipop (I Want Candy)")[Winner]
External links
- SupaStishun.com
- SupaStishun Official Myspace
- SupaStishun's Music at iTunes
- SupaStishun's Music at Amazon
- SupaStishun's ringtones are at Boost Mobile
- SupaStishun's ringtones are at Verizon Wireless
- SupaStishun's music at Rhapsody
- SupaStishun's Music at Napster
- SupaStishun's ringtones are at Thumbplay
- SupaStishun's "Lalipop (I Want Candy)" video at YouTube
- Rolling Out magazine article Aug 7
- Ozone Magazine article Feb 4
- Nashville Sounds article on SEA Jan 4