SOUL'd OUT
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Soul'd Out is a Japanese
hip-hop band that consists of three members: Diggy-MO' (Main MC), Bro.Hi (MC/Human Beat Box), and Shinnosuke (Trackmaster). Their name is a pun
of "soul (music)" and "sold out". The group is sometimes referred to by their nickname, S.O
. Diggy-MO' attended a university of fine arts to major in graphics, but he continued to dabble in music.
In SOUL'd OUT, he, along with Bro.Hi, writes the lyrics for the music, and he composes and arranges a good number of works for the band. He is classified as a rapper, but he often sings in his songs, especially his solo works, which are not as heavily hip-hop and urban based as SOUL'd OUT's works are.
He launched his first solo effort, the single Bakusou Yume Uta, on 2008 November 26th. It was used as the 3rd ending theme of the anime Soul Eater
. Diggyism, his debut solo album, hit shelves on 2009 March 25.
His last solo single before reuniting with SOUL'd OUT, Stay Beautiful
, was announced as the 23rd ending theme of the anime series Bleach
, and was released on 2010 May 12. The follow-up album, Diggyism II, came out on 2010 July 7.
With Soul'd Out, Bro.Hi helps to write the lyrics and performs backup MC. Artists who influenced Bro.Hi are The Roots, RZA, Busta Rhymes, Snoop Doggy Dogg, Nas, Naughty By Nature, Lauryn Hill, TLC, Aaliyah, Zhane, The Who, The Doors, Janis Joplin, The Jam, Inoue positive water, DJ Krush and Utada Hikaru.
Bro.Hi also formed his own rock group with a fellow DJ and rapper by the name of Kay, named EdgePlayer. Their debut mini-album is called In Humanity. On 2009 September 2 they released their first official single, Nagarete. Their second album is called Twisted. It was released on July 21, 2010.
As a solo artist he goes under the name S'capade. His debut album S'capade was released June 6, 2010.
Japanese people
The are an ethnic group originating in the Japanese archipelago and are the predominant ethnic group of Japan. Worldwide, approximately 130 million people are of Japanese descent; of these, approximately 127 million are residents of Japan. People of Japanese ancestry who live in other countries...
hip-hop band that consists of three members: Diggy-MO' (Main MC), Bro.Hi (MC/Human Beat Box), and Shinnosuke (Trackmaster). Their name is a pun
Pun
The pun, also called paronomasia, is a form of word play which suggests two or more meanings, by exploiting multiple meanings of words, or of similar-sounding words, for an intended humorous or rhetorical effect. These ambiguities can arise from the intentional use and abuse of homophonic,...
of "soul (music)" and "sold out". The group is sometimes referred to by their nickname, S.O
Diggy-MO'
Diggy-MO', the lead MC for SOUL'd OUT, acquired a foundation of music through several years of classic piano training. In middle school he formed a band which was heavily influenced by the hip-hop group The RootsThe Roots
The Roots is an American hip hop/neo soul band formed in 1987 by Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter and Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are famed for beginning with a jazzy, eclectic approach to hip hop which still includes live instrumentals...
. Diggy-MO' attended a university of fine arts to major in graphics, but he continued to dabble in music.
In SOUL'd OUT, he, along with Bro.Hi, writes the lyrics for the music, and he composes and arranges a good number of works for the band. He is classified as a rapper, but he often sings in his songs, especially his solo works, which are not as heavily hip-hop and urban based as SOUL'd OUT's works are.
He launched his first solo effort, the single Bakusou Yume Uta, on 2008 November 26th. It was used as the 3rd ending theme of the anime Soul Eater
Soul Eater (manga)
is a Japanese manga written and illustrated by Atsushi Ōkubo. Set at the "Death Weapon Meister Academy," the series revolves around three teams consisting of a weapon meister and human weapon...
. Diggyism, his debut solo album, hit shelves on 2009 March 25.
His last solo single before reuniting with SOUL'd OUT, Stay Beautiful
Stay Beautiful
"Stay Beautiful" was released by the Welsh rock band Manic Street Preachers on July 29, 1991 and was the first single to be released from the debut album Generation Terrorists....
, was announced as the 23rd ending theme of the anime series Bleach
Bleach (manga)
is a Japanese shōnen manga series written and illustrated by Noriaki "Tite" Kubo. Bleach follows the adventures of Ichigo Kurosaki after he obtains the powers of a —a death personification similar to the Grim Reaper—from another Soul Reaper, Rukia Kuchiki...
, and was released on 2010 May 12. The follow-up album, Diggyism II, came out on 2010 July 7.
Bro.Hi
Bro.Hi is the beat box/MC for SOUL'd OUT. During middle school, he formed and band and manned the drums. While seeing The Roots, Bro.Hi experienced his first exposure to the method of the human beat boxing. Afterwards, he began to polish the skills in human beat boxing.With Soul'd Out, Bro.Hi helps to write the lyrics and performs backup MC. Artists who influenced Bro.Hi are The Roots, RZA, Busta Rhymes, Snoop Doggy Dogg, Nas, Naughty By Nature, Lauryn Hill, TLC, Aaliyah, Zhane, The Who, The Doors, Janis Joplin, The Jam, Inoue positive water, DJ Krush and Utada Hikaru.
Bro.Hi also formed his own rock group with a fellow DJ and rapper by the name of Kay, named EdgePlayer. Their debut mini-album is called In Humanity. On 2009 September 2 they released their first official single, Nagarete. Their second album is called Twisted. It was released on July 21, 2010.
Shinnosuke
Shinnosuke is the DJ for Soul'd Out. Although he studied oil painting and design into high school, he was also fascinated with music. While in elementary school, Shinnosuke began playing the trombone and formed a brass band; he then progressed to the keyboard. At high school graduation he started making his own original music which came from observing Jam & Lewis. Later, he looked towards DJing music. Shinnosuke utilizes creativity, imagination, and puts heart into his music. Along with Diggy-Mo, Shinnosuke composes Soul'd Out's music and also helps in the arranging process. Shinnosuke has been influenced by P-Diddy, TrackMasters, Timbaland, Neptunes, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Teddy Riley, Bernard Edwards & Nile Rogers, BabyFace, TJ.Kura, Rodney Jerkin, Tim & Bob and Prince.As a solo artist he goes under the name S'capade. His debut album S'capade was released June 6, 2010.
Albums
- Soul'd Out - released 27 August 2003
- Movies & Remixies - released 10 December 2003
- CD/DVD compilation of remixRemixA remix is an alternative version of a recorded song, made from an original version. This term is also used for any alterations of media other than song ....
es and music videos
- CD/DVD compilation of remix
- To All Tha Dreamers - released 2 February 2005
- Second closing theme for anime series Yakitate!! JapanYakitate!! Japanis a manga, authored by Takashi Hashiguchi, serialized in Shogakukan's Shōnen Sunday, which has been adapted into a television anime series by Sunrise. The manga has spanned 25 tankōbon volumes, as of January, 2007, while the weekly serialization of the manga has ended as of January 10, 2007...
- Second closing theme for anime series Yakitate!! Japan
- Movies & Remixies 2 - released 18 May 2005
- Alive - released 8 March 2006 - released 20 April 2005
- vinylGramophone recordA gramophone record, commonly known as a phonograph record , vinyl record , or colloquially, a record, is an analog sound storage medium consisting of a flat disc with an inscribed, modulated spiral groove...
selection from Alive including one exclusive track
- vinyl
- Remixies & Outside - released 21 June 2006
- Pop'n Top - released 21 June 2006
- vinyl selection of songs and remixes from Alive
- Single Collection - released 27 December 2006
- Attitude' - released 23 January 2008
- Flip Side Collection - released 5 March 2008
- B-sides compilation. Includes B-sides from singles like "Wekapipo," "To All Tha Dreamers," and "Starlight Destiny" for a total of 15 tracks
- Movies & Remixies 4 - released 30 July 2008
- CD includes remixed tracks from their 4th album "Attitude". DVD covers all 5 PVs from "Starlight Destiny" to "Cozmic Travel".
Singles
- released 22 January 2003- "Flyte Tyme" - released 9 April 2003
- "Dream Drive"/"Shut Out" - released 9 July 2003
- "Love, Peace & Soul" - released 19 November 2003
- "1,000,000 Monsters Attack" - released 21 April 2004, This song also appeared on the soundtrack of FIFA Football 2005FIFA Football 2005FIFA Football 2005, also known as FIFA Soccer 2005, FIFA 2005 or simply FIFA 05, is a football video game released in . It was developed by EA Canada and published by Electronic Arts. It was released for the PlayStation, PlayStation 2, Microsoft Windows, Xbox, PlayStation Portable, GameCube, mobile...
. - "Magenta Magenta" - released 14 July 2004
- "Blues" - released 3 November 2004
- "To All Tha Dreamers" - released 1 January 2005 - released 31 August 2005
- "Alive" - released 7 December 2005 - released 8 February 2006
- "Catwalk" - released 26 April 2006
- "Starlight Destiny" - released 27 September 2006
- "Grown Kidz/Voodoo Kingdom" - released 21 February 2007, Voodoo Kingdom appeared in the movie adaptation of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Phantom Blood.
- "Megalopolis Patrol" - released 5 September 2007, This song is used as the Opening Theme of the Japanese version of The BoondocksThe Boondocks (TV series)The Boondocks is an American animated series created by Aaron McGruder on Cartoon Network's late night programing block, Adult Swim, based on McGruder's comic strip of the same name...
. - "Tongue Te Tongue" - released 3 October 2007, The 2nd of the 3 month continual releases.
- "Cozmic Travel" - released 28 November 2007, 3rd featured single of continual releases.
- "and 7" - released 28 April 2011
Videos
- Tour 2003 "Dream'd Live" - released 25 February 2004
- Tour 2005 "To All Tha Dreamers" - released 14 September 2005
- Tour 2007 "Single Collection" Live at Nihon Budokan - released 18 July 2007
- Tour 2008 "Attitude" - released 30 July 2008
- Held on April 23, 2008 in JCB HallJCB HallTokyo Dome City Hall is a sport, fashion show, circus, and live music hall located in Tokyo, inside of Tokyo Dome City. It is on the opposite corner of the Tokyo Dome, and has a variety of events at any given time, including Boxing and live concerts...
, Tokyo Dome City, the Live DVD covers the final performance from their Japan tour 「Tour 2008 "Attitude"」.
- Held on April 23, 2008 in JCB Hall