Sa-Ra
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Sa-Rais an American musical group fromLos Angeles,also known by its full name,The Sa-Ra Creative Partners.The group is composed ofOm'Mas Keith,Taz Arnold, and Shafiq Husayn. The name translates roughly to "the children of God". The group's name, style and creativity are allusions to the similarly named jazz composerSun Ra.Their music has been described asprogressive soul,neo funk,andalternative hip hop.
History
[edit]Sa-Ra formed in the late 1990s from a trio of industry producers, musicians, and executives. The group’s discography[5]includes songs with artists such asJurassic 5andPharoahe Monch,and have collectively and/or individually produced songs for artists likeHeavy D,Bilal(specifically hisLove for Salealbum),[6]Dr. Dre,Jill Scott,Erykah Badu,Frank Ocean,Fonzworth Bentley,Jay-Z,John LegendandGoapele.The group had previously been signed to Kanye West'sGOOD Musiclabel, where it planned to release their debut album. The label was dissolved by distributorSony BMG,and the group signed a deal with independent labelBabygrande.
Releases and recent music
[edit]Several singles and recordings have been released under the group's own name, primarily on independent labels such as ABB Records,Ubiquity Records,and Sound in Color and on variouscompilation albums,and include "Glorious," and singles "Double Dutch" and "Second Time Around." Newer material was released on the promotionalSetUps and Justificationsalbum sampler in mid-2006, including songs such as "Big Fame," "StarWars," and "Hollywood." Their "Second Time Around" single was released in CD format, and is generally available from major online retailers as well as iTunes. The group’s original vinyl singles ( "Double Dutch" and "Glorious" ) were limited releases onUbiquity Records.A full-length album, titledThe Hollywood Recordings,was released onBabygrande Recordson April 24, 2007.
In 2006, the group said that their sound is unlikely to gain much attention from MTV.[7]However, beginning in 2009,Om'Mas Keithbecame a regular cast member on Diddy's MTV programmeMaking His Banddrawing more attention to Sa-Ra.
Discography
[edit]Albums
[edit]Appearances
[edit]- 2004: "Turn It Up", "Certified" (from the Krumbsnatcha albumLet The Truth Be Told)
- 2005: "A Helluva Town" (fromImpulsive! Revolutionary Jazz Reworked)
- 2005: "Deep Inside" (from thePlatinum Pied PipersalbumTriple P)
- 2007: "Space Fruit Interlude" (from theTalib KwelialbumEardrum)
- 2015: "Finale" (from theTy Dolla $ignalbumFree TC)
References
[edit]- ^Peisner, David (June 2007)."Sa-Ra Creative Partners: The Hollywood Recordings".Spin.p. 95.RetrievedJanuary 23,2021– viaGoogle Books.
- ^Cordor, Cyril (n.d.)."Sa-Ra: Biography & History".AllMusic.RetrievedJanuary 23,2021.
- ^Zeisloft, Jacqueline (May 16, 2019)."Anderson.Paak Takes It to the Bank on Ventura".Nashville Scene.RetrievedJanuary 23,2021.
- ^"Best R&B Albums of 2016 So Far".Rolling Stone.June 24, 2016.
- ^"Sa-Ra Creative Partners discography".Discogs.RetrievedJuly 1,2014.
- ^Anon. (January 31, 2013)."Bilal 'A Love Surreal' CD Release, Tuesday, February 12 at Highline Ballroom"(Press release). Carolyn McClair Public Relations.RetrievedJuly 20,2020– viaAll About Jazz.
- ^Steve Yates (January 12, 2006)."Sa-Ra interview".BBC.co.uk. Archived fromthe originalon February 9, 2006.RetrievedJuly 1,2014.
- ^Del F. Cowie."The Force of Sa-Ra Creative Partners".Exclaim!.Archived fromthe originalon July 10, 2012.
External links
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- West Coast hip hop groups
- Hip hop groups from California
- Alternative hip hop groups
- American funk musical groups
- American soul musical groups
- African-American musical groups
- American hip hop record producers
- Progressive soul music groups
- Ubiquity Records artists
- Musical trios from California
- Musical groups from Los Angeles