The Video:
Despite his substantial underground following, rapper Kam Moye is making a strong push toward widespread mainstream acclaim. Kam has a new album, Splitting Image, and recently made an appearance on MYX TV's show DIG to promote it. The feature delves into the genesis of Kam's rap career at the age of nine in Greenville, North Carolina. It also serves to introduce those unfamiliar with Kam's career to his unique hybrid of East Coast and Southern hip-hop styles. As he explains in the video feature, Kam's music is all about finding a balance in life. On Splitting Image, Kam succeeds in breaking away from well-worn hip-hop themes and delves into more cerebral, soulful subjects. In fact, when citing local musical influences, Kam lists artists such as James Brown, Nina Simone, and George Clinton rather than rappers.
Television was a new experience for Kam. "I'm more accustomed to being in the recording studio but it showed me how important it is to have a strong visual or onscreen presence." The MYX TV appearance may have been Kam's first onscreen appearance, but it certainly won't be his last. "I'm shooting a series of videos so it's taught me to be a lot more animated and charismatic. I'm very grateful to be featured on MYX TV. To be able to be featured on TV while still being in my element is a blessing. You never know who is watching."
Kam Moye's new album, Splitting Image, will be available October 27th via MYX Music Label.
MYX TV DIG video: http://myx.tv/wp_index.php/?p=701
The Background:
Kam Moye recorded two critically acclaimed albums and three EPs under the name of Supastition for labels Soulspazm Records and Rawkus Records. As Supastition, Kam has appeared on songs alongside well-respected artists such as KRS One, Little Brother, Royce the 5'9, Stoupe (Jedi Mind Tricks), Rhymefest, Elzhi, Bahamadia, Cunninlynguists, Akrobatik, and many others. In 2008, he chose to officially begin releasing music under his given name of Kam Moye instead of his rap alias. Kam released a free EP, Self-Centered, in June 2008, which received over 4000 downloads in less than 24 hours. His outspoken music video, "Black Enough?", garnered serious attention shortly after its release. His first full-length under the name Kam Moye, Splitting Image, is due out October 27 via MYX Music Label.
Please contact Michelle or Dan if interested in talking with Kam Moye
About
MYX Music:
MYX Music Label began in 2007 by industry veteran Karim
Panni of the Boom
Bap Project (Rhymesayers Entertainment). MYX Music
Label is under the umbrella of MYX
TV,
which is the only music and lifestyle channel dedicated to the Asian American
community. Distributed nationally, MYX TV showcases the hottest major label
and independent content as well as dynamic original programming that fuses
fashion, comedy, and culture. MYX Music Label integrates the newest technology
while developing innovative digital distribution and promotion strategies
to service their artists. The MYX Music Label was created for the sole purpose
of using the MYX TV visual network platform to promote the finest independent
hip-hop and urban music. MYX Music Label's ambitious release schedule for
2009 includes groundbreaking works from production duo Keelay & Zaire,
Jern Eye, Fortilive (producer Illmind's hip-hop
crew) and exclusive music from the best Asian MC's, DJ's and producers in
the compilation 20
C Energizers.
Also, adding to their versatility as a label, MYX Music Label DVD releases
include The Nutshack, Built From Skratch, Str8 Laced and Slanted Comedy,
which features today's top Asian American comedians. For more information
on MYX Music Label, please visit http://www.myxmusiclabel.com
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