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by: Nicole Stephens
Timberline - May 24, 2001
Many of us remember the CD Tyroneus: REAL. It made us want to dance and made our parents cringe at its graphic lyrics. But the big surprise was when we learned that Tyroneus was in fact PAHS's Jacoby Pender.
With witty lyrics and catchy beats Tyroneus Real was quite popular with the student body, even receiving acclaim from those who usually don't like rap.
Tyroneus feels most of his outside influences come from rappers Tupac Shakur and Daz. I especially like picking apart Daz's songs." Tyroneus explains. "I like his techniques."
When asked about a central theme or meaning behind his lyrics, Tyroneus answered, My music reflects my thoughts and feelings, and they change from day to day. But they reflect my mood.
Recently, Tyroneus has been working on a new CD that he expects to be finished in the fall of this year. He feels that the new album will be more diverse in tune and style and will reflect a more mature view of the world.
Tyroneus explained how the name Tyroneus came from a nickname his mother gave him when he was little. he feels his mother's love of music and constant encouragement (in music) gave him the inspiration and confidence to pursue a career in a cutthroat business.
- Timberline
Discography
2000 - REAL
2002 - Below Tha Belt
2003 - Pain Of Conscience
2007 - The Underground Legend - Pending Press
2008 - Ashy To Classy (Q1)
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Bio
Jacoby “Tyroneus” Pender was born January 4th, 1983, in rurally located Port Angeles, Washington amongst a family of musicians. His father, mother and two older brothers all had pursued professional careers in music, creating a huge musical influence throughout his childhood.
“Since I could walk, I grew up being able to stumble out to the studio in our converted-garage and listen to one of the bands playing Funk, Jazz, Blues, Hip Hop or Rock. You take your pick.”
It’s no wonder that already by the age 16, “Rone” had published his first self-produced album REAL within the Northwest underground Hip Hop scene.
“I really wasn’t thinking about producing an album. I was just doing what I always had done when I needed to vent and that was music.”
REAL, first released in 2000, began as a series of songs written and recorded without any basis other than the natural venting of the pressures of Tyroneus in his teens. However, as he began selling the album as a completed release to his High School peers, he began to realize the power of music.
“My friends sold them for fun. By the end of the first week I must have made about a grand. They just kept bringing back the money, and it blew my mind.”
However, for Tyroneus, music is an art that encompasses his talents from production through performance.
Times have changed for Rone since then, and his talent and skills as a producer and composer have since-then elevated. Rone now runs an independent production label, GameRunnaZ Records, helping thriving artists realize their aspirations in music composition.
“My mission is to think outside the box and have fun. I want to see others have fun when they hear my music and come to our shows. I'll admit, I'm a realist, but my music has gotten much more positive and upbeat. I like it better that way.”
Tyroneus is currently producing The Undercard Kings, the first group release on his indie label GameRunnaZ Records to which he also a part of. As well as a fresh new female R&B/Pop vocalist Kelsey Sage.
Please visit http://www.gamerunnaz.com for more information & video on Tyroneus.
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/gamerunnazrecords
Reverbnation: http://www.reverbnation.com/tyroneus
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