Bodizepha

The music on “Truth Seeker” brings a trace of originality and depth to hip hop. Allowing people to look at the genre, not only as “talking over beats”, but as a real art form. In each track Bodizepha sparks the creative fire that nowadays is hard to find on a hip-hop album, especially the commercial material. This album jives and grooves like very few ever have, and does so many different things and encompasses so many different moods, but at no point does it seem thrown together. - Jamsphere

My name is Bodizepha and I am a lyrical martial artist inspiring people to enjoy life, deal with obstacles and experience happiness. Through my lyrics, rhythm and melody the curious mind is at play. At age 15 I was writing rhymes, by 18 I was making beats and writing songs. I am a musician, visual artist, film editor, social activist, sports enthusiast and lyrical martial artist.

Bodizepha is not joking. He is a martial arts master of the independent hip hop scene. His new record Truth Seeker is what would happen if Wu-Tang went to the islands to make a record with Bob Marley, Bruce Lee, and Tony Jaa.

As the son of a jazz musician father and classical flutist mother, the New York native learned early on that music was a vehicle of expression. He began djing on-air at 15, writing songs at 17 and by 21 was renting studio space to record his music.

Bodizepha has traveled to Haiti, South Africa, Israel, Jamaica, and across Europe where he was able absorb the music of each country. He also extracted new musical nuances to feed his own style. Hip hop, electronic, dance hall reggae, and pop have fused into his music to create a unique blend with which many can not compete.

He hand built his recording studio in 2005 and he rarely leaves. When he is not working on his own music, you can find Bodizepha producing for other artists and working with the Florida Youth Orchestra which provides music education for the youngsters up to age 18.

You can stream Truth Seeker below or better yet, go download it. - http://www.midtnmusic.com

Many musicians are known to be activists in many needy causes after they have built up fame and fortune. Sometimes I wonder if they are just trying to keep their name in the public’s mind by throwing around their money after the fact. On the other hand, I occasionally come across an artist that is involved in charity early in their career, way before their fame can help in any way. These are the people that are doing it for the right reasons. Welcome to the world of Bodizepha.

Growing up in Woodstock, NY, Bodizepha learned at a young age to take a stand for what he believes in. The talented rapper is now based in Miami where he continues to be active in causes that are dear to him such as the Florida Youth Orchestra which provides music education to underprivileged youngsters. He has also seen the world from Haiti, South Africa, and Israel, to Jamaica, and all across Europe. He was able to tune into the unique music of each country, while extracting new musical nuances to feed his own style. Hip hop, electronic, dance hall reggae, and pop have fused into the unique Bodizepha brand. He says “Most rappers rep their city or crew to the fullest, I represent the world and all the people in it. I speak universal truth, all religions could agree on. I am committed to making a real difference in the way people perceive themselves and the outside world.”

Bodizepha is now preparing to release his nine song album, Truth Seeker, which will be available, along with a separate book of lyrics on December 21st, 2012. It is abundantly clear from the first track ‘Activism’ that he has soaked up all kinds of music to blend into his own. His flow is strong and the words have real purpose. It is easy to see why he refers to himself as a lyrical martial artist. ‘Progressive Perspective’ is another good track where Bodizepha spits an enormous amount of quality rhymes over an old soul track with a sexy background vocal. Each song of the album is unique with its different influences; in particular the spacey last track ‘American Dreaming’, not a background you would expect in a rap song. It also amazes me how many lyrics he is able to squeeze into each song.

Bodizepha is a man with a lot to say and he has found a way to make you want to listen. We recommend you take a listen for yourself at:

http://bodizepha.com
http://bodizepha.bandcamp.com/ - IndieBandGuru