Named “one of Chicago’s ten hottest rising artists” by the Chicago Tribune, Sean “SB” Butler is at the forefront of a hip-hop revolution. His motivational lyrics and passionate stage show have earned him international recognition from devoted fans and industry insiders alike. Likewise, his commitment to addressing social ills and promoting positive values in his music have drawn comparisons to U2 front man, Bono, and reggae legend Bob Marley…high praise for this industry newcomer. Such reception has enabled him to perform with a host of celebrated acts including Erykah Badu, Common, Kanye West, Amel Larrieux, Talib Kweli, De La Soul, KRS ONE, Doug E Fresh, Slick Rick, Dead Prez, Amiri Ben Ari, Kindred, and many others.
A refreshing blend of hip-hop with influences from soul, jazz, rock and R&B, SB’s music convincingly takes hip-hop to a new plateau. While his music signals a much needed change in contemporary content, he has successfully garnered airplay from core commercial radio stations such as New York’s 107.5 FM (WBLS), Chicago’s 107.5 FM (WGCI) and 92.3 FM (Power 92) without any of the profanity and vulgarity that is prevalent in the genre today. Focusing instead on producing quality music with substance, his songs have been featured on numerous college radio stations and mixtape compilations in the U.S. and abroad. A feature on the FREE Magazine mix CD has extended his fanbase to include followers in London, and Johannesburg, South Africa. He has also been featured as a musical guest on a nationwide broadcast of the WGN Morning show and appeared as a performer on the FOX and NBC evening news.
An outspoken advocate of education, SB is a primary contributor to a recently published book entitled, “Balancing The Bias”, by author and Soul Poetry Café founder, Terrence Seaphus. Designed to teach literary and critical thinking skills, SB’s chapters deal with utilizing hip-hop’s universal appeal as a forum for achieving these goals. As the founder of the R.E.A.C.H. program (Revitalizing Education, Art & Culture through Hip-Hop), he presents these principles through interactive workshops, primarily at the grade school and high school level. Committed to uplifting the youth, SB, performs as both an entertainer and a motivational speaker at various grade schools, high schools, colleges and universities across the country.
Currently in the studio, SB is putting the finishing touches on his full length debut album, “Revolusean” which features production from Kanye West mentor No ID (Common, Jay-Z, G-Unit, Toni Braxton), Hula, Dejion & K.Fingers “Azza” (Will Smith, Jazzy Jeff, Missy Elliott), Tye Hill (Felix da Housecat, Sean “P-Diddy Combs), Allbangaz, and the talented Soul People band. He is also working on music for the soundtrack and score of the film adaption of the critically acclaimed novel, “Kaffir Boy”, while scheduling promotional tour dates in the U.S. and overseas.
Instrumentation
SB - Rapper, Songwriter-Lyricist
NO ID - Producer (Common,Jay Z, G-Unit, Toni Braxton, Janet Jackson, Bow-Wow)
Hula - Producer (DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince)
DJ IC Dre - Producer (Twista)
Harvey AllBangaz - Producer
Azza-Producer (Will Smith)
Produktionix - Producers (Felix Da Housecat, Ghost Face)
VUDU - Producer (Ludacris, Chingy, Arrogant, Teefa)
JV - Vocalist, Songwriter-Lyricist (appears on "Would You Like To Ride" w/ Malik Yusef, Common & Kanye West)
Soul People- Band
B-Soul- Vocalist, Songwriter-Lyricist
Contact info:
Rick Brooks
312.504.1126
management@sbishiphop.comwww.myspace.com/sbonlinewww.sbishiphop.comDiscography
EP RELEASE: "EXCLUSIVES" -2006
MIX/Compilation CD's:
Atlantis Music Conference & Festival 2006 "The Independents" -2006
DJ B-side, "Chicago Or Nothing!"-2006
Afrosoul the mixtape vol 2 - 2006
ASCAP Presents Chicago's Finest CD - 2005
DJ Ja-CEE-OHH (Boston) Mix CD - 2004
FREE Magazine Mix CD-2004
DJ Geno Mix CD- 2004
DJ Shaun T - Windy City Mix CD-2004
The Blacker Than Black Album-LP, 2004
ASCAP's Midwest Confidential - LP, 2003
DJ-I.C. Dre's "Business Before Pleasure" - LP, 2003
DJ Johnny Platinum Plus Volume 4 - LP, 2003
DJ Johnny Platinum Plus Volume 6 - LP, 2003
Roc The Mic Compilation #2 - LP 2003
WGCI DJ "The Diz" mixtape - 2002
Mad Teez Mix Tape Vol. 1
SINGLES:
-"I Know Sean: currently receiving spins at Power 92 Chicago
-"U Got Me Singing" receiving spins and special feature on Wendy Williams Show 107.5 WBLS New York
- "I Spit 4 U" currently receiving spins on Illinois & New York College and Underground stations
- "Fighting for the Future" currently receiving spins on Illinois & New York College and Underground stations
- Tracks "RevoluSEAN" & "Living Life" featured on Music Choice Rap channel & "U Got Me Singing" featured on the highly selective R&B channel
-Song "The World" featured on Radio One in several markets
Links
http://www.myspace.com/sbonline http://www.sbishiphop.comhttp://www.tapitfame.com
