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This is a piece by my dear friend and fellow artist Tim Olimpio SAVANT

your beliefs shape your character, we pursue things we believe will give us pleasure,stability,or peace of mind. and what we choose to pursue others will judge us on. look at how we judge drug addicts, prostitutes, or criminals. it is in ignorance that we take things that are quick fixes that will hurt us or others later. yet in times of desperation or pain we can lose the will to resist the thing...s we know are bad decisions. its difficult, but not impossible to see beyond the hardship. you must visualize where you want to be. then do what it takes to get there. that is where you will get your strength and your faith. you must believe it will get better. you must believe a little bit of disipline to endure discomfort will allow you freedom in you future. because with bad decisions come bad consiquences. wheather its jail, a broken relationship, or loss of money to name just a few examples.there is always two doors to choose from, yet some can only see one. something in there upbringing produced a fog or some type of brain-washing, taboo cultural beliefs or even depression can lead to a weak morale. wheather we are taught this or learned this on our own doesnt matter. i share my thoughts because i'm grateful to those who share w me and saved me alot more troubles in my life. knowledge is free yet has been an extremely valuable toolin my life only parralled by my heart. when i use those two tools together i feel the strongest. if you took the time to read this you too are a knowledge seeker and i encourage you to continue so you can feel what i feel. its a beautiful thing. no matter how bad it gets i can still see the light. let your beliefs in believing mold you into exactly what you want. peace.

 

all words Licensed and Transcribed to Tim Olimpio 2012

Savant

A name can have many meanings and Savant aka Seven DS
Tim Olimpio has a story to tell with his debut album " Against The Grain"
is Autobiographical. Savant will tell you a story from beginning to end of his triumphs, struggles, wins, and losses-he has a message.

I first met my featured artist in 2005 is when the 1st passions of his music began
" My Story" he first recorded when he was 18 years old. " My Story" hold significance for me because I heard his drive, his hunger over the hook and in between the breaks of the beat. I heard his raw style and and most of all his drive.
It reminded me of Wu-Tangs 32 Chambers east coast at it's finest. That is quite a complement to a up n coming artist in his blossoming.

Savant aka Seven DS representing 831 Hip -Hop. His artistic influences were DMX and Sade' " really anyone with a message." Savant has a story latent in his debut album. With the encoragement of his friend KCAZ of the group the Gouda Gang " he forced him to rap." so his confidence built over time and he eventually found his voice his stance strong in the music game. They started to collaborate then it became a friendly competetion. His style is very real, raw and reminiscent of hip hop circa 80s with a tinge of east coast.


His music has been played on Local radio station KDON 102.5, he has also collaborated with Lady Ile and up and coming female MC produced by DJ fRESH, on the song " Victum" feat Lady Ile and C.A.H.M. odd the debut album

His music is autobiographical to exposing the other side of Santa Cruz " Most people think this is where the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is and the beaches are, but there's a grimy side that need's to be exposed and I feel, I am showing that beginning to end with my music." It's like telling the dialougue from a movie. Savant n; ( a man of learning.) I have seen all these experiences he's been through because in his Music knowledge

Savant is an accomplished up and coming artist inhis own right he is a hip hop artist but also a recording egineer so this diversifys his talent as a musician to have dual talent.

The songs I reviewed were " Be So Strong" and " Stomache" which are tracks off of " Against the Grain."

• Stomache it starts off as a opus to be hungry literally and metophorically being hungry looking for food but food for thought.
  He exposes where he was living and the lenghts he would go to feed his stomache. This is what alot of people can relate to because of the hard times we are facing he just adressing the forgone conclusion.
  
  Be So Strong
  this song is one to laser into you about being strong when it's the only option this one struck a chord with me and has helped me through.
  
  You can find Savant AKA Seven DS
  www.savant7.bandcamp.com
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  against the grain, by savant

  savant7.bandcamp.com

  ‎15 track album
  
  

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PHIL ATKINSON IN FAMOUS BAND

Infamous aka. Blue Eyes Phil Atkinson

is one of the Primary artists on the forefront of the 831 music scene. Promoting local hip-hop shows but cultivating himself into an artist you out there need to pay attention to. he is a Game changer. Phil has been promoting several local shows in the 831 S.C. at such venues as Blue Lagoon, Catalyst, The Civic of Santa Cruz. in his stomping grounds and what has cultivated his " Golden State " sound and it is Gold. Phil s music and formative years started here when he was a kid he would sing looking at Micheal Jackson. as his early teens he started rapping and purchased his first beat machine started making beats creating music with his friend Chris Rene' creating beats and rhymes from scratch no sampling over kill which is so prevalent and standard in music these days.

Phil took time off and moved from his hometown of Santa Cruz to Portland, Oregon to pursue a semi-football career. "I wasn't doing music at the time." but an injured ankle put him out of commission when moved back to Santa Cruz that's when his desire for for music started back up again.

He started practicing guitar for 2 1/2 years ago ( acoustic) and playing the piano a year and a half ago and experimenting with Garage Band making beats, making beats from scratch and not sampling. Infamous band with Phil at the forefront Ryan Schofield-MC, Larry Brooks-Drummer, Eric Opie-Bass Player, Dan Beasley-Lead Guitar. What he would What he would like to see is his to produce his music and transpose his music yo a live band backing which innovative. His new projects and songs I got to have the pleasure of seeing live Phil was a performer at The Chris Rene' Homecoming concert and he performed " My Mustang" " you know that has always been my favorite car, it's the poor mans Ferrari ." I was in the audience dancing to it and it sparked my interest to ask Phil to be my first featured artist.

When speaking to him about his music you can see the true passion he has for it he is making 2012 the year to focus on his music solely.

Phils aspirations are to perform on a world wide platform and out reach to as many fans. I see this for him with drive he lights up when speaking about his music his dreams will materialize for him.

The songs I chose to review are " Golden State" and " Love Song"

Golden State is Phil paying homage to his home state stating he is from Cali " SC" to be matter of fact. This is a song when your gonna invite your friends for a party and bbq and chill out to the Santa Cruz breeze.

Love Song- Was one phil referred me to it is truly original I see the skill of his artistry and I love this song.

The songs I chose to review are " Golden State" and " Love Song"

Golden State is Phil paying homage to his home state stating he is from Cali " SC" to be matter of fact. This is a song when your gonna invite your friends for a party and bbq and chill out to the Santa Cruz breeze.

Love Song- Was one phil referred me to it is truly original I see the skill of his artistry and I love this song.

You can find his music and check him out on Reverbnation

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Come check Phil and Infamous band out at Blue Lagoon March 16th, 2012 doors open at