#chris are

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This iz one of the BONUS TRACKS from the Bandcamp DELUXE EDITION of Buddy Leezle's 'BISHOP' project, which was released today...

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yup

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Some mellow Summer steez from @chrisAre9 

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CHRIS △RE - Dreamt

One of my new favorites is Chris △RE. Reppin' Philadelphia with some killer instrumental hip hop.

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chris△re - ride (2011)  //

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An Interview with Chris Are

By Alexandra Rosenkrantz

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Where are you originally from?

I am originally from (and will always have tremendous love for Long Island)

How did you get into your field of music? What genre of music do you classify your music?

I have been making music 1 way or another since I was around 4 years old...I got my MPC and started producing hip hop around 2001. Since then my music has molded into something I can't really classify...Some might say futuristic, spaced out beat music...

What music inspires you? Favorite artist?

I can go on for hours with this question...I would have to say that some major influences have been : Zappa, J Dilla, EyeHateGod, De La Soul...I'm greatly inspired by my friends, family & everyday soundscapes. As far as a "favorite" artist, I'm not really able to sum up that question... What kind did you start with? (software/instruments)

I started off with a drum kit when I was a tiny 4 year old, moved on to guitars, keyboards etc. Played in some hardcore/metal bands when I was a teen, got an MPC, went to audio engineering school in '04. I've been using Pro Tools since '03, I occasionally use Ableton in the studio, but mostly for live use only. My studio consists of guitars, synthesizers, lots of random percussion, a drum kit, MPC, vinyl, reel to reels & some other secret toys...

What do you want the crowd to get out of your music?

If I can get 1 out of every 100 listeners to get inspired to go make music, i'm happy...

How has your music evolved since you first started?

Since I first started making music it has gone (and continues to go) in many different directions. Today I might sit down and make a psych rock record, yesterday I was sampling some soul records...

Any future plans for your music/performances?

In the future I plan on doing what I've been doing, making music that I would want to listen to... I am always open for booking shows & collaborating with other artists. Last thoughts?

I'm working on my 1st full length album right now, along with 2 EP's from the 2 duo's I am a part of...Look out for The Mountain Collection (Chris Are X F.L.O.T.E) & yet to be named duo with Jim Carapezza & myself... For now there are 2 FREE Chris Are EP's available at www.chris-are.com For all info visit www.facebook.com/chrisare9