Livin' To Rock

Sophistafunk Live at Mc Dunna's taken by Mikey B

Today I want to take the focus to a softer style. Everyone loves to hear some smooth R&B every once and a while. What if I said there was a band out there that  not only had R&B, but combined it with jazz, blues, hip hop, funk and rap. Crazy idea right? Not so much when you listen to these guys. They go by  the name "Sophistafunk".
Originated at Syracuse University, these guys have been slowly taking over New York. They play a lot of local shows, and recently completed their first Nation Wide Tour. They describe themselves as "Combining hip hop & spoken-word with the sounds of live funk, soul, & dance music, the trio SOPHISTAFUNK has invented its own style of cross-genre music." Nothing could describe them any better. It was a treat to see these guys live after hearing their album. I am used to heavy concerts where its more of a mosh pit, crazy, massive sweat fest style of concert. 

First Album

These guys put on a soulful show filled with not only their own music but covers of such songs as "Renegades of Funk" and "So Fresh So Clean". The group entails 3 very talented musicians, Jack Brown with the vocals and lyrics, Adam Gold on the keys, bass, and vocals, and no one can leave out Emanuel Washington on the drums. Together these guys have taken a dream and are making it a reality. Unfortunately the only link I can post to some of their old music is to a myspace page of theirs. If you like what you hear, go to iTunes and download their album. If I could point out the key songs I'd be forgetting something because all of the music Sophistafunk comes out with is amazing. 
Currently they are in the process of coming out with their second album. Now I haven't heard any of the music from it yet but as soon as they come out with it, you can bet I'll be reporting it. If anyone is in the Chicago area in July, they will be back in town. I will post date as it gets closer.
It's Been Real Everyone! This is Mikey B, Stay Fresh!