BAPC Beat Battle Winner 2011

Name: Poetiq Beetz

City: Oakland CA

Website: http://soundcloud.com/poetiqbeetz

BAPC Video Interview

Biography:

pOETiq was born December 3rd, 1976 and raised in Oakland, CA and ever since he was a young child he have had a passion for music. Even though he wanted to be a Lego toy designer… He listened to music with his mother and friends, reading record covers fueling his passion for music. As he got older, his calling for music grew stronger.

He would draw from a wealth of influences including De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest, The Wu-Tang Clan, Busta Rhymes, Gangstarr, and a host of others. Currently using an arsenal of drum machines and sound modules including the MPC-2000, an Expanded E-MU MP-7, Logic Pro 9, and a host of plug-ins, pOETiq knows no limits to what he is musically capable of. As a producer, he created a sound that makes it hard to put into a single style. His production influences are practically innumerable, able to blend his unique style of production with Jazz, Classical, & even Folk Music. Musically, He has been compared to a number of producers including Dr. Dre, J Dilla (of Slum Village), DJ Hi Tek, DJ Premiere, and more.

pOETiq has worked on a number of albums since he started working professionally in 96. He has worked on projects with En Vogue, Kiraly Linda, Savina, Noelle, and others. In Rap/Hip-Hop, he has done work for The Team, Bill Stack, Lady L.U.S.T., Kandi Cole, Carl B., E-40, The Conscious Daughters, Planet Asia, Rasco, Verbal Tactiks, and a host of local artists. In Gospel music, He worked with Kathi Mills and Lawrence Matthews and even produced music for the Children’s Choir and The Youth & Young Adult Choir at the Paradise Baptist Church where he was once one of the choir directors.

Also notable, pOETiq is currently a 19-time beat battle champion across the state of CA and into the Las Vegas area as well. He has also been a semifinalist in major level competitions, such as the ASCAP Expo Producer Showcase, the Bay Area Producer’s Conference, and Red Bull Big Tune.

BAPC Artist Showcase Winner 2011

Name: Soosh*e

City: Sacramento, CA

Website: sooshe.bandcamp.com

BAPC Video Interview

Biography:

One of the few successors of feel-good Hip Hop music, Soosh*e strives to pour emotion and soul into every aspect of his music. After his first full-length album “1st & Foremost” he has since released two more EP’s – Space Music & Love Songs For Losers.  In an attempt to help his hometown of Sacramento gain recognition for its flourishment of good music.

Soosh*e will continue to make music as long as fans and supporter will bring continue to spread the word. Another full length project is due out later this year with some familiar faces and features. Be sure to support and spread the word!