Somatic Sound & Entertainment is a young independent urban record label located in Nashville, TN with an in-house production team, recording studio and publishing company.
2006 brought the label’s first release, Streethop: The Recipe, the highly anticipated debut album by exclusive recording artists, Flava Fanatics. Streethop: The Recipe was executive produced by Somatic Sound, recorded at Somatic Sound Studios and published by Somatic’s own, LNM Publishing (BMI).
LNM Publishing (BMI) represents both writers/recording artists Flava Fanatics and Somatic Sound’s most recent addition, Calm Collective – album to be released Fall ’06. In addition to securing digital distribution with all the major online distributors/retailers for its artists, LNM and its writers are providing production for various artist projects and record labels. Somatic Sound is also currently signing and promoting talented writers, producers and artists – you can reach us at info@somaticsound.com
Flava Fanatics Biography
Flava Fanatics represent real hip hop, combining their own life experiences while honoring the art of lyricism. Flava Fanatics’ T-Biz and Dre Solomon have crafted a style all their own – mixing street credibility with soulful melodies and production into what they call “Streethop”. It all started in 2000, when T-Biz and Dre Solomon met through mutual friends while they were attending Tennessee State University in Nashville, TN. Shortly after, they moved in with four future members of their crew, Heirborne (HB) – which they devoted four years to musically and still rep today. From HB, Dre Solomon and T-Biz went on to form Flava Fanatics.
Originally from Chicago, 25 year old T-Biz first got involved in the music business while attending TSU, where he hosted multiple radio shows and began focusing on special events planning. Soon, he was hosting his own radio show on Nashville's own Blazin’ 106.7 FM (WNPL). From there, T-Biz began working for the largest radio station in the region – 101.1 FM – The Beat Jamz (WUBT) - where he is currently their Promotions Director.
Dre Solomon, 23, splits his upbringing between Bowling Green, KY and Stamford, CT. Growing up, Dre quickly learned the ways and realities of the streets. Fortunately, Dre was able to take with him many skills – including how to reach and connect with others in the same situation. Inspired by reading the Willie Lynch letter, Dre took it upon himself to become a positive force in the hood – utilizing his own potential for the good of his people.
Recently Flava Fanatics, along with production team and indie label Somatic Sound wrapped up their highly anticipated debut, “Streethop: The Recipe”. In addition to currently supporting the album through regional touring, street team work and consistent internet and radio promotion, Flava Fanatics still manage to stay busy in the recording studio -- writing hot new tracks and working on their sophomore release on Somatic Sound Records, scheduled for late ’06. Also, check for their new mixtape with 2005’s SEA Female DJ Of The Year -- DJ Dimepiece – Core DJ member and radio personality for Cincinnati’s 100.9fm. For more information on Flava Fanatics, including tour dates and future releases, please visit www.flavafanatics.com.
Somatic Sound Bio (full)
Somatic Sound & Entertainment, LLC is a young independent record label located in Nashville, TN with in-house production team, recording studio and publishing company. In 2005, Somatic Sound began focusing its efforts on the urban music market, with an emphasis in pop/r&b and hip-hop/rap styles.
December of 2005 brought the label’s first release, Streethop: The Recipe, the highly anticipated debut album by exclusive recording artists, Flava Fanatics. Streethop: The Recipe was executive produced by Somatic Sound, recorded at Somatic Sound Studios and published by LNM Publishing (BMI). The album is currently receiving spins in several major markets, as well as receiving support and praise from DJ’s, fans and critics alike. Flava Fanatics are out promoting their album while in the studio working on their follow-up to Streethop: The Recipe, as well as several distributed mixtapes – all of which to be released 2006.
Somatic Sound’s next project, Calm Collective, promises to be an even bigger commercial success. The young male duo is founded on unique urban production and songwriting styles using tasteful melodies and arrangements, with influences in pop/r&b/hip-hop and jazz/funk. Calm Collective is busy in the studio working on their debut album with Somatic Sound – to be released fall 2006.
Somatic Sound is also the proud home of publishing company, LNM Publishing (BMI). LNM represents both writers/recording artists Flava Fanatics and Calm Collective. They are also currently signing and promoting talented writers/producers and popular-oriented urban artists. In addition to securing digital distribution with all the major online distributors/retailers for its artists, LNM and its writers are working on multiple television, movie and video game licensing placements, as well as providing production for various artist projects and record labels.