know.illa. . .
MSUN
SHLICK SMIT
SHiNOBi
Know.Illa is..................
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Shlick Smit started as a pure freestyle rapper, not even writing a verse until he'd been rapping for over a year. He moved back up to his place of birth, NYC, after growing up in DC. Since joining the scene in NY he has been part of 5 Props To Hip Hop events, written a blog for Freestyle Mondays and done a slew of live solo and group performances. Calculated Errors is the first full length release of which he has been involved.
SUN MOON CYPHER--SHLICK SMIT and BENNY ELS
Born in Seoul, South Korea and raised in Washington DC, MSUN(Mark Sundermeyer) is both a producer and multi instrumentalist who began playing music at the age of 8, studying classical piano and guitar. He has been performing as a live instrumentalist since the age of 11, starting as a guitarist in local DC jazz and gospel groups. He began his foray as a producer in high school as part of the collective DistriCo, producing beats for the group Dope Classmates. MSUN has peformed live, both home and abroad, in shows and festivals with such acts as Mirna Summers, Beres Hammond, Gladys Knight, Jimmy Cliff and Gabriel Alegra Afro-Peruvian Sextet.
Dope Classmates-- Fela
Dope Classmates-- Homeroom Pt 1
SHiNOBi began his career as an emcee at the tender age of 15. Heavily infuenced by the styles of ATCQ, Black Star and Quasimodo, he brings a jazzy, laid back steez to every track. In high school he linked up MSUN, Zack Dawson and Warren Wint to form Dope Classmates. Since moving to NY he has expanded his repetoire to making incredible videos as well, providing dope visuals for artists such as Steady Sun, Radamiz and Kool and Kass.
Peep:
His contributions on Know.Illa's debut has earned him the honor of part time member( we're hoping a full time position is in the future).