Deep Thinkers
| Deep Thinkers | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Kansas City, Missouri |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Years active | 2000s |
| Members | Aaron Sutton (Brother of Moses), Kyle Dykes (Leonard Dstroy) |
Deep Thinkers is an American hip hop group from Kansas City, Missouri composed of MC Aaron Sutton (Brother of Moses) and DJ and producer Kyle Dykes (Leonard D. Stroy,[1] Leonard Dstroy,[2] or Lenny D[3]).
Sutton and Dykes first met each other while performing in the live band Sevenfold Symphony and have been credited with playing an essential role in developing the Kansas City hip-hop scene.[4] Sutton regularly volunteers in the Kansas City community,[2] and is also an oil painter.[1]
The group's lyrics center on social issues such as politics, homelessness, and poverty. Its beats are composed of a myriad of samples, including those of 1970s funk music,[5] jazz, and world music.[6] Deep Thinkers has performed with artists including Del tha Funkee Homosapien and Mac Lethal.[7]
Discography
- Outlook (self-released, 2003)[2]
- Necks Move (Datura Records, 2005)[8]
- Don't Call It A Mixtape Vol. 1 (Symbol Heavy, 2006)[5]
- Reprogram (INnatesounds, 2007)[3]
- Make It Quake (Wilshire District Music, 2009)
See also
- American hip hop
- Conscious hip hop
References
- 1 2 Tillman, Lee H. "Thinking of a Master Plan". FreeHiphopNow.com. Retrieved 2008-01-26.
- 1 2 3 Gintowt, Richard (2003-08-22). "Deep Thinkers". Lawrence.com. Retrieved 2008-01-26.
- 1 2 Goellner, Caleb (2008-01-17). "Good Thinking". The Pitch (Village Voice Media). Retrieved 2008-01-26.
- ↑ "Food For Thought". MVRemix. Retrieved February 17, 2014.
- 1 2 Milbourn, Chris (2007-08-16). "The Deep Thinkers". The Pitch (Village Voice Media). Retrieved 2008-01-26.
- ↑ Hickman, Christopher (2005-04-20). "Deep Thinkers Necks Move". Flak Magazine. Retrieved 2008-01-26.
- ↑ D Tha Man (2005-04-08). "Deep Thinkers - Necks Move Coup De Grace". Retrieved 2008-01-26.
- ↑ "Necks Move by Deep Thinkers". Retrieved 2008-01-26.
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