Posted July 18th, 1996
Phesto
Summary:
One of four members of the group Souls of Mischief, Phesto is renown for his crazy, and hella up-tempo flows. Rhyming about anything from "flexing sex organs" to secret Jedi mind tricks, Phesto's skills are undoubtedly a vital piece of the Hieroglyphics foundation.
Name:
Damani Thompson
Titles:
Phesto Dee
Occupation/Position:
MC/Producer
D.O.B:
4.29.74
Where?:
Oakland, Calif. USA
Group Affiliations(s) (if applicable): Hieroglyphics/Souls of Mischief
Any Albums?:
2
Album Titles:
"93 'til Infinity", "No Man's Land"
Favorite Artists (any music):
All Hieroglyphics material, Tribe
Called Quest, De La Soul, Goodie Mob, Kurious Jorge, Pharcyde,
Wu-Tang, Special Ed, Biz Markie, KRS ONE, Gangstarr, Dr. Dre, Roy
Ayers....
Any Hip-Hop Artists Worthy of Mention?: Extra Prolific, Pep Love,
Jaybiz, X-Ray Vision, Chill Rob G, DJ Apollo, Busta Rhymes, Mobb Deep.
How Did You Get Down With Hieroglyphics?: I had known Tajai since
Junior High, as well as Del. Tajai introduced me to A Plus and Opio.
We all are from the same area, including Casual and Extra Prolific.
We all eventually formed a concrete set of groups within Hierogyphics
while we were in High School.
Any Talents/Hobbies/Diversions Beyond Rapping (graf, dance, kazoo):
Graf, drawing, music production skills, basketball, skiing.
Favorite Hiero Song(s):
"That's How It Is", "You're in Shambles", "Secret
Service", "After Dark (Pep Love & Domino)", "93 'til Infinity", "Rock On",
"Make Your Mind Up", "Above Your WEAK ASS Brain", "Checking Out the
Rivalty", "Never No More", "No Man's Land".
Favorite Songs That You Made:
"That's when Ya Lost", "Dirty D's Theme",
"NO Man's Land", "93 'til", "Never No More".
What Is The Greatest Thing About the Hip-Hop World To You?:
The unity
and love between artists and the public from everywhere. How
different groups from different areas can come together and make music
and enjoy the music for what it really is, without beefing over what
coast you're fron of what country or whatever.
What Is the Most Despicable Thing in the HIP-HOP World?:
"West
Coast/East Coast" dilemma, that has been blown out of proportion.
If You Could Change Anything About the Industry, What Would It Be?:
The people who made the music would have control of the assets.
What Would You Say to/Advise Aspiring Rappers?:
Be yourself, be
original, make sure you have a manager and lawyer throughout your
entire career, and watch out for the parasites and snakes.
Any Last Comments?:
Watch for the Hieroglyphics Album coming soon!!!
Also the NEW Extra Prolific, Casual and Pep Love and Jaybiz-coming
soon!!!