Sonny Bonoho

Sonny Bonoho Presents...
"Out Of State" The Album

2050 Entertainment

by Keith Ancker

Maybe it's the rain, maybe it's all the coffee, I don't know, but there has to be something out there to account for Sonny Bonoho. A Coogi and cowboy boots. If nothing else it's eye catching. But enough about the cover.

How's the music? Well, Out Of State is compilation album, so after the interesting "Get Down," Sonny lays back and gives shine to a bunch of other cats, some local like Bad Luk, Siccnezz, Glisen and Grynch, to a gang of out of state rhyme spitters like Washington D.C.'s K-Chill, LA heavyweight Kurupt and Mad-Ro who hails from Boise, Idaho.

The single best track, and one that almost makes the album worth buying all by itself, Rudi Deville's "Dreamz" is a smooth-ass joint, with subtle horns and an ill little guitar sample. Rudi's rhymes ride the beat beautifully and the hook is ill. This is a cat to be looking out for.

Seattle rep Tru ID slides through to "Let's Take A Ride," a nice track with a mellow bass line that Tru rides hard brings some energy to.

I don't know who produced Grynch's "I'm Back," but he's ill, real ill. Grynch aint' bad either. Definitely a hot track.

Overall, a solid effort. Sonny has managed to put out a fairly strong comp without too many tracks that'll leave you reaching for the skip button. The diversity of styles and production are noticeable, but it all complements each itself. I'd buy it before I'd buy J-Kwon or Chingy. - Seaspot.com

Off the top, let me just say this: We're fucked.

Ahem. That said, I'm an asshole for not honoring the second anniversary (Oct 30) of the death of Jason Mizell, the one and only Jam Master Jay, in this column. Jay's contribution to this culture of hiphop is immeasurable; as a fan, as a hiphop lover, and as a Mizell, I honor him and his family. Sadly, our soldiers in this hiphop game all too often come to a violent end. Northern Cali rap legend Mac Dre was killed in a shooting in Kansas City November 1. A Vallejo native, Dre first LP dropped in '89; sadly, soon after he was convicted of conspiracy to rob a bank and sent to prison for a five-year bid. After getting out in '96, Dre dropped hella material, including the influential Rompalation series. May his killer be brought to justice, as well as the men who murdered Tupac, Biggie, and Jam Master Jay.

Okay, Costco-sized kudos go out to Portland patriarch and NW legend Cool Nutz for his POH HOP festival, the ninth installment of which went down a couple weekends ago. Cool Nutz deserves praise not just for his own considerable and consistent catalog, but for his efforts to expand the visibility of NW hiphop. With a theme of "Politics as Usual," POH HOP 9 included panels and workshops on producing quality product, the election, and hiphop activism. The performances wisely focused on artists trying to start a movement, not just drop a CD and disappear... Byrdie, the Blue Scholars (opening up for De La Soul on the 15th), Split 50's E-Dawg, and the one and only Sonny Bonoho reportedly put it down for the Emerald in grand style. P-Town Oldominion representers Siren's Echo also did their thing, rocking with a live band. If you're not up on Siren's Echo, I'd recommend you find their self-titled debut and peep them when they come through town next month; the surprisingly harmonic marriage of chanteuse Toni Hill's sultry vocals and Syndel's Thorn City spitfire result in a sharp, soulful gumbo that have made them a force to be reckoned with in Rose City and beyond.

So what did you do Tuesday, November 2? If your lame ass didn't vote, you owe me an apology everyday until W's upcoming Supreme Court appointees kick the bucket, let's say roughly... 50 years from now? Sigh... Well, if you've got a free Tuesday coming up, here're just a couple of recommendations. There's FourthCity's "Stop Biting" weekly at the Lo-Fi, featuring DJs Hideki, Kamui, and Bumblebee; just a couple weeks ago they had Dr. Oop of L.A.'s Black Love Crew up there. Also worth checking on Tuesdays is O'Deezy's Hip-Hop Showcase at the Rainbow, one of my favorite grand dives in town. They feature live performances from local talent, so sign up if you're trying to get out there, kids....

And yeah, R. Kelly is suing his now ex-tourmate, Jay-Z, for 75 million; Kells claims one of Hov's camp pepper-sprayed him backstage... Damn, it's a pisser when noxious fluids are sprayed in one's face.

Oh, and did I mention we're fucked? - Larry Mizell of the Stranger

Was ist das denn für ein Typ? Das soll ein Rapper sein? Wie soll denn dem seine Musik klingen? Die Fragen schießen einem bestimmt durch den Kopf, wenn man zum ersten Mal mit Sonny Bonoho in Berührung kommt. Was für geile Musik macht der denn? Ist dann die Frage, wenn man mit dem Play-Button und Sonnys Musik in Berührung kommt. Nach mehreren Jahren des Grind hat der Nordwest/Seattle Repräsentant kürzlich sein Album, ein Mixtape und eine DVD veröffentlicht.Sonnys meist selbst produzierte Musik lässt sich nicht ohne weiteres mit anderen bekannten Sounds vergleichen. Vielleicht ansatzweise mit der Extravaganz von Andre 3000 und Outkast, aber das lassen wir mal lieber ganz schnell. Auf jeden Fall könnte diese "Nichteinordnungsbarkeit" sein größter Vorteil, oder sein Untergang werden. Der Untergang eines talentierten, extravaganten Rappers. Entscheidet selbst, wie ihr Sonny Bonoho findet. hiphop.de hat für euch drei MP3s zum Download und das Video zu Get Down featuring Playboy Tre.
- www.hiphop.de

It was now up to Sean Price, Grayskul and a handful of local openers to fill the bill. Sonny Bonoho rocked the crowd with his Sonny disposition, my first impression of his performance…when he has the mic, people pay attention. He style ranges from soulful mainstream melodies to funny, almost Digital Undergroundish party music. The show was made a little more interesting when a rep from MTV 2 showed up to take footage of Grayskul for their on demand show “On the Rise,” followed up by an Interview set for the next morning.

The absence of J.M.T. lead to a smaller crowd, Sean Price took advantage of the intimate setting introducing himself and then asking the front row “when I point to you, say your name”. Sean has been for the most part reserved and laying low until show time, but because of tonight’s set of circumstances Price showed up a little early and caught Grayskul’s set. There was a touching moment after the show when Sean Price came to up to Onry and Jfk individually, told the two it was the first time that he had seen the set. “You guys really killed it,” he said, accompanied by the three words everyone longs to hear. “Y’all spit bodies.” We all have been fans since the ‘96 Heltah Skeltah debut, “Nocturnal,” so It was great a great compliment to hear.

*only on Latter-days. - http://localcut.wweek.com

RIP Nightlight Lounge, Bellingham WA 2004-2008


The college town(Western Washington University to be exact) of Bellingham is a goddamn depressing rainy shithole of a town about 2 hours north of Seattle. I briefly lived up there in '99 and after I left thought I'd seen the last of it...til me & my dude started a rap group and he moved to the Ham to attend WWU. We did our fair share of shows out that way- still do- and every night I've since spent out there brought back the not so fresh empty-yawning-despair-pit feeling I thought I'd left behind.

However, I just loves rocking out there and then escaping home, money in hand, like a thief in the night! Too bad all the venues we played in Bellingham were mostly crap(much love as always, however, to my man Surge for always lookin out).

The Nightlight Lounge, however, was a sumptuous, spacious oasis tucked away on Chestnut where we played many great shows.

The staff was always courteous and the sound crispy. Hardwood floors, pool tables, multiple bars & lounge areas and great, comfortable decor all would've made it stand out in Seattle, let alone in the 360. The club's posters (courtesy of Mark Brinn), were always tight. Barfly, Mr. Hill and I drank a shitload of Ranier in the green room, which is also where CR famously drank Dave Meinert's Bushmill's.
I always said it was wasted on the Ham- and sadly last night was it's final night. The Nightlight hosted an all-star farewell show featuring C-Rayz Walz, One Be Lo, Grayskul, Sandpeople, Xperience, Grynch, Sonny Bonoho, Surge Spittable, Tulsi, DJ Echo and DJ Marc Sense.

C-Rayz posted up this summary of last night's festivities on his Myspace, here's a lil sample:

FIRST OF ALL PEACE TO MATT, SPENCER AND HIS BURRITO SPOT "CASA QUE PASA" MY PEOPLE S WHO ALWAYS TREAT ME LIKE FAMILY AT "THE RUSSIAN DUMPLING SPOT", SAM THE SOUNDMAN, ALL THE FLY PEOPLE THAT WENT TO THE SHOWS AND "80's NIGHT", SUPER PROMOTER/MC/BROTHER SERGE SPITTABLE/ THE CONQUEST PROMOTIONAL STAFF AND THE WHOLE "NIGHTLIGHT" FAMILY.

SHOUT-OUT TO DJ MAH ONE FOR ALWAYS PUTTING THE BATTERY IN MY ROCKIT JET BLAZER.
1 LOVE FAMZ


I First rocked the NIGHTLIGHT last year during a GZA show.
I was NOT on the Bill cuz the show was booked waaaay in advance but u bet your last cup of CHOCOLATE RAIN by the end of the Night...Bellingham knew my Name Like BENNY LAVA.

The Energy was PURE HIP-HOP HEAVEN.
It was one of those shows where the crowd is so hype and loving that i just SOLARIZED The Illest Demonstration of Freestyle Skill.

NOTE:
I AM ABSOLUTELY UNFUCKWITHABLE WHEN THE CROWD BECOMES MY FAMILY. LOVE IS MY GREATEST TOOL......

It's the Greatest Feeling ever to BlackOut on stage with the FreestyleFlame and then Blame it on the Crowd for being so Loving & Raw.
I came back out and Kept ignighting the stage with my Big Brothers GZA and KILLAH PRIEST to the crowds Frenzy Fanfare.

It was awesome!!!

That's why I put BELLINGHAM WASHINGTON as my place of residence on my Profile.
Cuz my Hip-Hop Heart has been very fond of that building since the first TIME I eneterd.

Earlier that day I Boiled The air Molecules at LOCUST my man's IVAN'S SUPER DOPE Clothing Store with a Cosmic Freestyle for a Half Hour Str8.

(CORNWALL AVE AROUND THE CORNER OF THE NIGHTLIGHT IF YOU'RE EVER IN TOWN AND FEEL MAD CUZ I WAS STYLIN ON YOU GO GET FRESH THERE)

Ask anyone there what a C-Rayz Walz Freestyle is really about and they will tell you.

Walz is about THE PEOPLE.

I am happy being Legendary to the hearts of Real feeling being things being FacefukedForcedFed to the Blissfull Mindless drones and talk about my Red Monkey Jeans.
ahahaha
i could make 20 SouthernHits in 15 minutes that any labelsnake would sign me for.........but no.

i AM THE SUNCYCLE. IF YOU DON'T FEEL ME KNOW..YOU WILL LATER...I'M COCODRILLO EN EL BARRIO..ALLEYGATOR!!

Last night was about the People of Bellingham so me and a few of my Super Mc Friends including GraySkull, Sonny Bonoho, One Belo and others came to Rock THE NIGHTLIGHT one mo gin before The Doors Closed forever.

Of course we did this for no money cuz Bellingham is THE SHIT.

Sonny Bohnoho is the Dude Like Devin....GLAD WE LINKED HOMEY
He and I built for hours and drank two full Bottles of Hennessy while we swapped concepts and life experiences. (WE WERENT EVEN DRUNK)
Trust me...WE WILL HAVE YOU ROLLING VERY SOON!!!

GRAY SKULL...My NInja Gaidens all day. They Torched the stage and made it Evident why we need to do a Collabo record soon.
"RAYZSKULL" (THE GRAY WALL PROJECT)
Hold ya Face for that one.


ONE BELO....Need I say more. What you gonna hold over his head.
He's a Vet and he smashed the stage for the finale.

Pardon me for going over a lil on my time I was HYPHY AS HELL!!!
AHAHAH

GOOD THING...
NO ONE VOMMITED
NO ONE FOUGHT
NO ONE GOT HIT WITH A BOTTLE OR GOT KICKED OUT
NO ONE WILL EVER FORGET
"THE NIGHTLIGHT" IN BELLINGHAM WASHINGTON. - http://raindrophustla.blogspot.com/2008/01/rip-nightlight-lounge-bellingham-wa.html

he third artist is Sonny Bonoho. YSL says he’s fun and he doesn’t take life too seriously. Sonny brings something different to hip-hop. Sonny is currently working on a new album and YSL is looking forward to it. In YSL’s words, “Sonny has flavor.” He also pointed me to bbskate.com to learn more about Sonny’s entrepreneurial business outside of rap. - http://blog.culturemob.com/hip-hop-in-corporate-america-let%E2%80%99s-ask-ysl

Totally digging this in that Macy Gray meets The Pharcyde kinda way. - http://gillmoreboy.blogspot.com/2008_03_01_archive.html

Hip-hop reins the 206 tonight with Devin the Dude holding court as a judge for the 2nd Annual Freestyle Championships at Chop Suey where some of Seattle’s finest lyricists will be ready to take the stage (and the $4500 in cash and prizes at stake): Cool Nutz, Certified, Neema of Unexpected Arrival, Mr. DOG, Emmanuel, Sonny Bonoho and more will step to the mic, representing the 206 with entirely unscripted rhymes intended to leave their rivals without words, whimpering off stage, tails between their legs.

In Fremont, KEXP has enlisted Seattle's finest hip-hop superheroes Grayskul to play twice tonight for their monthly Audioasis show at the High Dive, this time around to benefit Seattle arts non-profit, Arts Corps””highly deserving with comprehensive arts education programs for kids in grades K-12, entirely free of charge. This isn’t any glorified child care with finger painting either: the kids can sing up for classes like dancing””from break to Brazilian””illustration, photography, sculpture, music recording and more. 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. $7. - http://www.seattleweekly.com/music/blogs/reverb/what_are_you_doing_this_weeken/

My name is YZ aka "The General". I am the GM of Boss Up Inc. I am responsible for the daily operations and key development of our company. I am the personal manager of "Stic.Man"of Dead Prez, "Met Bronson", "Sonny Bonoho", Producer/Artist: Bobbie Fine and Producers: "King Midas" and "DJ Cozmos".

Boss Up Inc. was founded by Stic.Man of Dead Prez. Boss Up Inc. provides a message of empowerment through music, media, merchandise and more.

Visit our website at www.bossupbu.com for Dead Prez music, books, dvd's, t-shirts, AMMO magazine and more.

I am also Managing Consultant for: Artist: "NY Oil", Record Labels: Atlanta based "Relevant Conduct Ent.", New Jersey based "Team Maverick/700 Block" and Los Angeles based "Theft Music".

I am the creator/executive producer/host of the TV show "Comin' at ya live" and the Internets 1st Hip-Hop talk radio show "The After Thought". Visit us online at www.cominatyalive.com , www.theafterthoughtradio.com

I own Indie label "O.S.R. which I release personal projects. I will be releasing a new solo project entitled "Crazy" Spring 08.

I am featured on several LP's at the present time:X-Clan's "Return from Mecca" Atmospere's "Strickly Leakage" and Zimbabwe Legit's "House of Stone".

YZ's personal LP releases:

1. "Son's of the Father"

2. "YZ EP"

3. "The Ghetto's Been Good To Me"

4. YZ presents "The Legend of Floyd Jones"

5. "Crazy" Spring 08

- http://www.wordsntunes.com/

An Asian American MC has shown his notorious bright lights and simultaneously brought a measure of humour in the Pacific Northwest. He has opened shows for heavyweights. You saw the video of "Getdown". You may have a small glimpse of him. So, strap up your Bentley seat belts and prepare to experience something way beyond your way of imagination. Welcome to the world of "The Bona Brothers" Playboy Tre & Sonny Bonoho experience. Telling You is a spanking new song.

SONNY GETDOWN MMM

Hype & anticipated debut album of Sonny Bonoho, Life of a Backup Singer. With no speculation necessary this is the album. It is well thought out and hip hop fun album. Known for his satiric style rhyming. He is the funkiest artist around. This album is packed with juicy urban beats, dance floor shaking anthems that are sure to please club goers and more.... The first track of this album is Get Down. Watch music video clip here.

REAL SONNY IN SEATTLE

Introducing another quirky Lao hip hop artist, who has been making some noises in the Northwest for some times. According to inside information, he has no doubt been one of many Lao hip hop artists in the States that really make a name for himself.

Born in Ubon, Thailand. He is Lao though. He is Sonny Thongoulay aka Sonny Bonoho from Seattle. He is the only Asian American known on the music scene as one of the best music mixers in the Pacific Northwest.

After the finals of Amateur Fest at the Apollo, he got to open shows for Snoop, BG, Master P, Devin the Dude, and Twista. After countless tours States wide and collaborations, he released Life of a Backup Singer album. But it’s his distinct sound, originality, innovative, creative fashion that has ensured his name’s become a staple feature in conversation at the dinner table. For full details of accomplishment refer to his websites.

For the latest track and music video of “Get Down” check his official website or his space below.

http://www.sonnybonoho.com

www.myspace.com/bonoho

To listen to his latest song refer to sites below

http://www.sonnybonoho.com

www.myspace.com/bonoho

hot link to Get Down Music Video

www.sonnybonoho.com/video...wn_low.asx



video link: www.sonnybonoho.com/video...wn_low.asx - http://www.laopress.com/index-2.html