Peace 586
Encyclopedia
Peace 586 is a prolific hip-hop artist (producer and MC) from the United States
, whose career has spanned the period from the 1980s to the present. A beatmaker
who also has rapped, he's made a mark with his signature, sample-based production style and down-to-earth lyrical content—best known for expressing his Christian faith as it relates to life here now, as well as that to be gained. His name is derived from the month and year that he became a Christian: May 1986.
, and I.D.O.L. King. Peace would eventually follow other pursuits in the mid-90s, making way for more collaboration with MCs Theory & Jurny of LPG
, producing their landmark album The Earthworm
(1994), and becoming a member of the Tunnel Rats crew.
From that time on he produced for the Tunnel Rats, along with his own solo projects starting with The Risen Son (1996). After a number of years, a new album was released on Sphereofhiphop (and later re-released on Uprok Records
), simply titled 586 (2001). A markedly less-collaborative effort than his initial solo offering, which heavily featured the Tunnel Rats, 586 is said to have been largely produced and recorded in five days—an impressive feat to yield any collection of substantial songs. Generations (2003) was thought to be a retirement album from rap, and saw a reunion with musical peers from early on. 2009’s re-entry album heAr (2009) marked a significant turn in his artistry, as it was the first in a series of instrumental beat tapes to feature guest vocals by other MCs, with no rhymes from the artist himself. 2010 saw the release of heAr’s successor, aBle. aBle featured two songs ("The Battery" and "Children") that were indicative of a new recording project to be officially announced in February 2011, with Peace 586 on the beats and Jurny Big on the rhymes—together known as The Battery.
(4th Avenue Jones
’), Anointed
(produced by Mario Winans
), Ajax Starglider, Brainwash Projects
, B-Twice, Clever MC, Crystal Lewis
, Dert, Dynamic Twins
, Gene Eugene
, Freestyle Fellowship
, Future Shock
, I.D.O.L. King, The Innernationals, Jon Gibson
, Jurny Big, LPG
, Mass Reality, New Breed, P.I.D., Pigeon John
, Propaganda, Raphi, Remnant, Saturday Night Freestyle, Sev Statik, SFC
, Sir Rocdomz, Sojourn, Soup the Chemist, T-Bone
, and Zane.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, whose career has spanned the period from the 1980s to the present. A beatmaker
Hip hop production
Hip hop production is the creation of hip hop music. Though the term encompasses all aspects of hip hop music, it's most commonly used to refer to the instrumental, non-lyrical aspects of hip hop. This means that hip hop producers are the instrumentalists involved in a work...
who also has rapped, he's made a mark with his signature, sample-based production style and down-to-earth lyrical content—best known for expressing his Christian faith as it relates to life here now, as well as that to be gained. His name is derived from the month and year that he became a Christian: May 1986.
Overview
Peace 586 was first known as "MC Peace" in the late 80s, while recording with J.C. and the Boyz. Freedom of Soul was formed later—a partnership with DJ Cartoon (Victor Everett) that resulted in two albums (Caught in a Land of Time and The 2nd Comin) and considerable attention in the early 90s. The development of Freedom of Soul’s fan base was helped by affiliation with other popular Christian hip-hop artists at the time, including SFC (Soldiers for Christ), Dynamic TwinsDynamic Twins
The Dynamic Twins were a Bronx-born Christian rap group composed of identical twins Noel and Robbie Arthurton.- Origins :The twins moved to California circa 1989. The group's members began to make guest appearances on albums by other Christian rap artists, including J.C...
, and I.D.O.L. King. Peace would eventually follow other pursuits in the mid-90s, making way for more collaboration with MCs Theory & Jurny of LPG
LPG (hip hop group)
LPG is an American hip-hop group from Los Angeles, California. Their name was understood to stand for "Lord's Personal Gangsters", but now is "Living Proof of Grace". They released their first album on Brainstorm Records.- Tunnel Rats :...
, producing their landmark album The Earthworm
The Earthworm (album)
The Earthworm is hip-hop group LPG's first album. It was released under Brainstorm Records in 1995. It is considered a classic in the early christian hip hop scene.----# A Place Called Hip-Hop# Hour Glass# Worst Enemy, Greatest Allie# Earthworm...
(1994), and becoming a member of the Tunnel Rats crew.
From that time on he produced for the Tunnel Rats, along with his own solo projects starting with The Risen Son (1996). After a number of years, a new album was released on Sphereofhiphop (and later re-released on Uprok Records
Uprok Records
Uprok Records was a record label created in 1999 under the parent company Tooth & Nail Records, with a focus on distributing Christian hip-hop artists. The name Uprok Records refers to the breakdancing term . The first three artists on the label were Ill Harmonics, Sup the Chemist and MG! The...
), simply titled 586 (2001). A markedly less-collaborative effort than his initial solo offering, which heavily featured the Tunnel Rats, 586 is said to have been largely produced and recorded in five days—an impressive feat to yield any collection of substantial songs. Generations (2003) was thought to be a retirement album from rap, and saw a reunion with musical peers from early on. 2009’s re-entry album heAr (2009) marked a significant turn in his artistry, as it was the first in a series of instrumental beat tapes to feature guest vocals by other MCs, with no rhymes from the artist himself. 2010 saw the release of heAr’s successor, aBle. aBle featured two songs ("The Battery" and "Children") that were indicative of a new recording project to be officially announced in February 2011, with Peace 586 on the beats and Jurny Big on the rhymes—together known as The Battery.
Collaborators
Peace has worked and/or collaborated with many artists throughout his career. Among those are AhmadAhmad
Ahmad or Ahmed are the principal transliterations of the Arabic given name, . The name comes from the Arabic triconsonantal root of Ḥ-M-D, meaning "highly praised", implying "one who constantly thanks God".-Etymology:...
(4th Avenue Jones
4th Avenue Jones
4th Avenue Jones is a Christian American hip hop band based in Los Angeles, California. Their name comes from the last name of founding members Ahmad and Tena Jones , and the street where they lived in South Central Los Angeles when they began their rehearsals.-The Interscope Years:4th Avenue Jones...
’), Anointed
Anointed
Anointed is a Contemporary Christian music group from Columbus, Ohio, known for their strong vocals and harmonies, featuring siblings Steve Crawford and Da'dra Crawford Greathouse, along with former members Nee-C Walls and Mary Tiller . Their musical style includes elements of R&B, Pop, Rock,...
(produced by Mario Winans
Mario Winans
Mario Winans is an American R&B singer, songwriter, music producer, and multi-instrumentalist. Born Mario Brown, he is the son of gospel recording artist Vickie Winans and her first husband, Bishop Ronald Brown. He is also the stepson of his mother's second husband, gospel singer, Pastor Marvin...
), Ajax Starglider, Brainwash Projects
Brainwash Projects
Brainwash Projects is a hip hop group formed by LA Symphony members Pigeon John and BTwice. The duo released their first album The Rise and Fall of on Jackson Rubio....
, B-Twice, Clever MC, Crystal Lewis
Crystal Lewis
Crystal Lewis is an American contemporary Christian/Gospel vocalist, songwriter and author.-Early years:Lewis grew up singing in her father's church...
, Dert, Dynamic Twins
Dynamic Twins
The Dynamic Twins were a Bronx-born Christian rap group composed of identical twins Noel and Robbie Arthurton.- Origins :The twins moved to California circa 1989. The group's members began to make guest appearances on albums by other Christian rap artists, including J.C...
, Gene Eugene
Gene Eugene
Gene "Eugene" Andrusco was a Canadian born actor, record producer, engineer, composer and musician. Andrusco was best known as the leader of the funk/rock band Adam Again, a member of The Swirling Eddies and as a founding member of the roots music supergroup Lost Dogs.-Acting:Andrusco was a child...
, Freestyle Fellowship
Freestyle Fellowship
Freestyle Fellowship are a rap group from Los Angeles consisting of rappers Aceyalone, Myka 9, P.E.A.C.E., Self Jupiter and producer J Sumbi...
, Future Shock
Future Shock
Future Shock is a book written by the futurist Alvin Toffler in 1970. In the book, Toffler defines the term "future shock" as a certain psychological state of individuals and entire societies. His shortest definition for the term is a personal perception of "too much change in too short a period of...
, I.D.O.L. King, The Innernationals, Jon Gibson
Jon Gibson (Christian musician)
Jon Gibson , born in San Francisco, is a pioneering gospel/Christian Music singer and musician. He is one of the most influential artists and producers in Christian, Gospel and R&B music with 22 Top Five Hits, 20 Top Ten Hits, nine Number One songs and an Album of The Year to his credit.-Music...
, Jurny Big, LPG
LPG (hip hop group)
LPG is an American hip-hop group from Los Angeles, California. Their name was understood to stand for "Lord's Personal Gangsters", but now is "Living Proof of Grace". They released their first album on Brainstorm Records.- Tunnel Rats :...
, Mass Reality, New Breed, P.I.D., Pigeon John
Pigeon John
Pigeon John is an American hip hop rapper raised in Hawthorne, California and based in Los Angeles, California.-Biography:Pigeon John is a Los Angeles area rapper who has recorded four studio albums as a solo artist, as well as several others as a member of the groups like L.A. Symphony and...
, Propaganda, Raphi, Remnant, Saturday Night Freestyle, Sev Statik, SFC
SFC
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, Sir Rocdomz, Sojourn, Soup the Chemist, T-Bone
T-Bone (rapper)
T-Bone is a Christian rapper. His father is Nicaraguan and his mother is Salvadoran. His name came from being called 'Bones' as a youngster because he was very skinny...
, and Zane.