|
Alexei Saba Mohajerjasbi, stage name Sabzi, is a Seattle-based producer and DJ. His genre is listed as alternative hip hop, due to its association with hip hop through the use of rap lyrics. He has collaborated three times to form different bands: * Blue Scholars - with ''Geologic'', 2002-present * Common Market - with ''RA Scion'', 2005-2009 * Made In Heights - with ''Kelsey Bulkin'', 2010-present He has also guest produced for Das Racist. ==Early years== Sabzi's first act, Blue Scholars, was formed with George Quibuyen (A.K.A. MC Geologic), whom he met at the University of Washington where they were students. They both belonged to the student group S.H.O.W. (the Student HipHop Organization of Washington). Blue Scholars soon become a Seattle Underground staple, and declared itself a group dedicated to forward thinking and youth empowerment. 〔Blue Scholars Bio and Press Release〕 In 2004, Sabzi began working with solo artist RA Scion on his album ''Live and Learn''. By October 2005, the two had released a self-titled album as the duo Common Market. The group found success, as Scion contributed questions about religion, politics and the state of mainstream hip-hop to Sabzi's beats. While there are overt similarities between Blue Scholars and Common Market, the two groups have distinct differences, and "their styles seem to be diverging more". 〔(Producer Spotlight: Sabzi | The Underground Hip Hop Authority | Hip Hop Music, Videos & Reviews | KevinNottingham.com )〕 Sabzi's beats are usually full-bodied and piano-based, and often include periods of brief silence. Some tracks include long wordless introductions and ambient solos. In 2009, he moved from his West Coast roots to the center of East Coast hip hop, New York City. When asked about the move by Seattle Weekly, he said "A lot of it had to do logistically with the people that I'm collaborating () now, some creatively, some more on the business end of things" (in reference to his work with Das Racist and what became ''Made In Heights'' in 2010.〔(Q&A: Blue Scholars' DJ Sabzi discusses his move to NYC, and why he's been known to avoid the term "hip-hop" - Page 1 - Music - Seattle - Seattle Weekly )〕 When asked about the possibility of doing a solo album, his reply was "absolutely".〔(Interview: Sabzi (of Blue Scholars) | The Find Magazine )〕 He ended up releasing four solo albums in 2011-2012. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Sabzi (musician)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
|