Suntonio Bandanaz

Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap
Secondary Genre: Soul Seattle, Washington USA Contact

Bandanaz is one of Seattle's most exciting professional MCs. A multi-talented, masterfully skilled artist, his unique, versatile and high power performances keep the crowds motivated. Think of the best show you've ever seen; now add a chainsaw juggler riding a unicycle jumping Voltron on fire!

Artist Information

Biography

Suntonio Bandanaz, (aka Asun) is a core MC and spearhead of the pioneering Seattle collective of Mc's, deejays, b-boys, and other artist-visionaries, known as Alpha P. (1st Platoon). Having overcome hardship and struggle in his own coming-of-age, this veteran artist consciously utilizes music as a platform to not only entertain, but also to uplift and empower. A sophisticated lyricist committed to keeping rap clever, Suntonio Bandanaz' distinctive style has influenced many other local up-n-comers over the years. Bandanaz is an MC's MC-- as highly skilled freestyler as writer; whose chop is as sharp as his flow is smooth, and who can hype even the mellowist crowd.

As an active member of the global hip hop community, Suntonio Bandanaz has shared stage with the respected likes of Afrika Bambaataa, Dead Prez, Abstract Rude, Percee P, The Jacka and Living Legends; and collaborated with many of Seattle's prominent emcees and deejays. Over the years, Bandanaz has forged strong relationships with community-based organizations and crews such as- Project Mayhem, Project Blowed, Silent Lambs Project, Tribal, 206-Hop and Centro de la Raza. Both as a performer and educator he has played an important role in the work spearheaded by Universal ZULU Nation (206) and Hip Hop Congress. A prominent figure in his own community, Bandanz co-hosts Seattle's most popular, longest running weekly b-boy night, "Stop Biting." Recently, Suntonio made moves into film as Lead Supporting Actor in the award winning docu-drama "23rd&Union" (2010) and Co-Producer of the documentary film about Seattle Underground Hip Hop, "The Blank Canvas" (2011).

One of Seattle's most prolific "Underground Hip Hop" emcees on the scene, Suntonio Bandanaz (previously recording as Asun) has created a massive catalog of independent material on CD, tape, vinyl and video. He has appeared on hundreds of tracks and released over a dozen projects including:The Naps Project, The House That Love Built vol. 1 & 2, Titanium Buttermilk Rhinoceros Briefcase, Codex Di Satio, and West Coast Scavengers 12". In true-school form, Bandanaz is master of the indie distribution hustle, a local legend who has moved tens of thousands of units hand to hand and in stores.

In 2010 Bandanaz joined forces with Seattle-based multimedia and record company Fresh Chopped Beats/MADK Productions with his acclaimed ground-breaking debut release, "Who is Suntonio Bandanaz?!"

"Suntonio Bandanaz is an unquestionable legend in 206 Hip Hop…The level of skill, talent and pure experience that Suntonio has acquired over the years shines through purely" -Shamako Noble (Hip Hop Congress)

The Fresh Chopped Beats/MADK team is gearing up for the anticipated release of Bandanaz's sophomore project, "American Gangster Nerd," due out in 2012

Instrumentation

Suntonio Bandanaz-Vocal Microphone
DJ SEAB4-2 Turntable +Mixer /LaptopSetup

Discography

Since the early 90s, "Bandanaz" has created a massive catalog of independent material and releases on CD, cassette tape, vinyl and video.

newest projects include:
"Who is Suntonio Bandanaz?!" (LP)2010;
"23rd & Union Movie Soundtrack" (LP)2011;
"American Gangster Nerd" (LP)2012;
"Alien Technology" (LP)2012;
"Boogie Up The Block" (music video).

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Audio

Lyrics

Video

American Gangster Nerd- Live@ ChopSuey

Photo Gallery

Press

  • Hollering in Seattle: An interview with Asun and Jerm of Alpha P [+ Show ]

    "Asun aka Suntonio Bandanaz is a fast talker, an emcee and thinker of the greatest speed. His demean...

  • For Immediate Release; "Who Is... Suntonio Bandanaz?!" [+ Show ]

    "Who Is... Suntonio Bandanaz?!" Official Debut & Global Release Party "Enter the Madness" 10year A...

  • NATION BUILDING [+ Show ]

    November 2008 november-cover.jpg FEATURES The Education o...

  • It’s Ya Mans On the Street, Put It On Repeat [+ Show ]

    I got to check Dead Prez at Chop Suey last night for SSG, concert review will be up over there soon....

  • Suntonio Bandanaz - "Boogie Up The Block" [+ Show ]

    Suntonio Bandanaz is the alter-ego of the well-known area MC Asun, local veteran, legendary out-the-...

Setlist

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