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Reviewed by Ian Martin
After over a decade of musical collaboration with his Florida group 1 Way, 2007 has seen the release of Proverb Newsome's personal "opus". With this solo project the West Palm Beach lyricist has invited the listener to delve deeper into who he is with dedicated love songs such as "You (PJ's Song)" and life perspectives in "The Fishbowl". Proverb's extensive experience in the Christian hip-hop scene is no doubt what has cultivated his musical quality and lyrical proficiency. There is also an array of styles on display: from the underground ruggedness of "Get At It" and slow soulfulness of "True Love Song", to the club style "D.O.W.N." and hype "Never Quit". However, at times it seems Proverb outshines his beats. There are instances where the production sounds too thin and doesn't quite match the high standard set by the vocals. This said, the veteran artist brings a collection of positive, uplifting songs laced with God's truth and testimony.
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Discography
A Common Man's Opus- Proverb
Best Of Submissions Vol. 2- DJ Morphiziz
Explicit Content- Christ Affiliates
Life Situations Vol 1.- G-Notes
I Go Back-JDub
Gone Fishin'- Rawsrvnt
The Withering Tree EP- JDub
Embalming Fluid- Walkin Dead
The Tranzlation- Urban D.
Souljourn- 1Way
Godzhouse.com Compliation- Various Artist
Destination Unknown- 1Way
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When defined the word proverb means a wise saying. Well, when applied to one of Bomb Beach's most profound wordsmiths, the word takes on no less than the personification of its definition. Proverb Newsome has been dropping gems in ears since the early 90s. He first hit the national scene with his group 1Way in 1995 with the project Destination Unknown. Although 1Way is still active and Proverb is still a contributing member of the group, He wanted to try something different. He wanted to say something different. He wanted you to be able to hear more of who he is. Enter A Common Mans Opus, the debut solo project from Proverb. This is a collection of songs that speak directly from the heart of the artist. What he believes, why he believes it, the thrill of his victories and the bitter taste of his defeats. It's all here. This is as personal as he will get. P grew up off of Tamarind Avenue, a notorious area in West Palm Beach, Fl. Although his neighborhood was a little rugged, Proverb's parents taught him to make good choices. When his friends were doing whatever they wanted to do, Prov's pops had him inside doing homework & reading. They were simple people who wanted the best for their son. They worked hard and expected nothing less from him. As Prov matured many of the kids he grew up with were incarcerated while he was being scouted by two major universities to play football. It was not to be. Do to a knee injury in his senior year; he enrolled in college at Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama. He went there to major in journalism & mass communication. It was there that he pursued his love of radio by working at the campus radio station. He also had his musical horizons broaden by a music appreciation class. This opened up a world of new music to Proverb and influenced him as a musician as well At WVSU the campus radio station, Proverb was introduced to Jazz music in its best element. Back then the DJs actually spun vinyl. There were stacks of classics by Miles, Gillespie, Satchmo, Coltrane, Monk, Sanborn, Spyro Gyra and others. Proverb developed a love affair with Jazz. It was second only to Hip-Hop. "I have been blessed to do radio for over a decade now, and although my show is no longer on the air, U can find out more about it @ Thasessiononline.com." "It is madd humbling to be a small part of something soooo very important.......... That's God! To look at my life is to see what God can do if you just believe and trust Him."
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