Scratch (musician)
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Kyle Jones better known as Scratch, is an American
hip hop
artist. He is a MC
who specializes in beatboxing
or vocal percussion. He is probably best known as a member of Grammy Award
-winning band The Roots
.
Originally a member of Philadelphia based rap group, Schoolz Of Thought, he joined The Roots in 1998.
Scratch released his album The Embodiment of Instrumentation in 2002 on the Rope A Dope record label, which featured The Roots
, Dice Raw
, E.S.T of Three Times Dope
, Cyph Born of Aphillyation, Bilal
, Jill Scott
, Malik B and M.A.R.S. Co-Op.
After the release of his solo LP he abruptly left The Roots in 2003. He now continues to tour the world. His new upcoming album entitled Loss 4 Wordz features artists Kanye West
, Musiq
, Gorillaz
, and Peedi-Peedi. He also appears on British rapper GoldieLocks
's EP, titled Goldie's Oldies
. Scratch has now released four songs on his myspace but the album, which was promised to be released in August hasn't been released yet.
In 2004, Scratch contributed to Zap Mama
's Ancestry in Progress on the track "Wadidyusay?"
Scratch is currently a member of Dino 5
who realized their first album Baby Loves Hip Hop. Scratch plays Teo, a Pterodactyl.
Your Actual Face
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
hip hop
Hip hop music
Hip hop music, also called hip-hop, rap music or hip-hop music, is a musical genre consisting of a stylized rhythmic music that commonly accompanies rapping, a rhythmic and rhyming speech that is chanted...
artist. He is a MC
Rapping
Rapping refers to "spoken or chanted rhyming lyrics". The art form can be broken down into different components, as in the book How to Rap where it is separated into “content”, “flow” , and “delivery”...
who specializes in beatboxing
Beatboxing
Beatboxing is a form of vocal percussion primarily involving the art of producing drum beats, rhythm, and musical sounds using one's mouth, lips, tongue, and voice. It may also involve singing, vocal imitation of turntablism, and the simulation of horns, strings, and other musical instruments...
or vocal percussion. He is probably best known as a member of Grammy Award
Grammy Award
A Grammy Award — or Grammy — is an accolade by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States to recognize outstanding achievement in the music industry...
-winning band The Roots
The 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...
.
Originally a member of Philadelphia based rap group, Schoolz Of Thought, he joined The Roots in 1998.
Scratch released his album The Embodiment of Instrumentation in 2002 on the Rope A Dope record label, which featured The Roots
The 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...
, Dice Raw
Dice Raw
Dice Raw is a hip-hop artist associated with The Roots, and one of the founding members of musical group Nouveau Riche.In 2000, Dice Raw recorded his solo debut album, Reclaiming the Dead on MCA Records....
, E.S.T of Three Times Dope
Three Times Dope
Three Times Dope is a hip hop trio from Philadelphia consisting of EST , Chuck Nice and Woody Wood . 3xD, as they were called for short, were a part of the Hilltop Hustlers Crew...
, Cyph Born of Aphillyation, Bilal
Bilal (musician)
Bilal Sayeed Oliver , better known by his stage name Bilal, is an American neo soul/jazz singer-songwriter, musician and producer. He is also a core member of the loose collective, the Soulquarians. Bilal started out by singing in small clubs until he began classical training in jazz and big-band...
, Jill Scott
Jill Scott
Jill Scott is an American soul and R&B singer-songwriter, poet, and actress. In 2007, Scott made her cinematic debut in the films Hounddog and in Tyler Perry's feature film, Why Did I Get Married? That year, her third studio album, The Real Thing: Words and Sounds Vol. 3, was released on...
, Malik B and M.A.R.S. Co-Op.
After the release of his solo LP he abruptly left The Roots in 2003. He now continues to tour the world. His new upcoming album entitled Loss 4 Wordz features artists Kanye West
Kanye West
Kanye Omari West is an American rapper, singer, and record producer. West first rose to fame as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records, where he eventually achieved recognition for his work on Jay-Z's album The Blueprint, as well as hit singles for musical artists including Alicia Keys, Ludacris, and...
, Musiq
Musiq
Musiq Soulchild or Musiq is a US R&B/soul singer-songwriter whose style blends contemporary R&B, soul, funk, alternative, blues, jazz, some gospel influences and hip hop.-Biography:...
, Gorillaz
Gorillaz
Gorillaz is an English musical project created in 1998 by Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett. This project consists of Gorillaz music itself and an extensive fictional universe depicting a "virtual band" of cartoon characters...
, and Peedi-Peedi. He also appears on British rapper GoldieLocks
GoldieLocks
Sarah Louise Akwisombe is an English female rapper, singer and producer better known by her stage name of GoldieLocks.-Biography:...
's EP, titled Goldie's Oldies
Goldie's Oldies
Goldie's Oldies is an EP released by English rapper GoldieLocks. GoldieLocks released the EP as one collection of her old recordings as free downloads as a Christmas gift to her fans directly from her MySpace page...
. Scratch has now released four songs on his myspace but the album, which was promised to be released in August hasn't been released yet.
In 2004, Scratch contributed to Zap Mama
Zap Mama
Zap Mama is a Belgian musical group founded and led by Marie Daulne. Daulne says her mission is to be a bridge between the European and the African and bring the two cultures together with her music...
's Ancestry in Progress on the track "Wadidyusay?"
Scratch is currently a member of Dino 5
Dino 5
Dino 5 is a hip hop supergroup featuring Prince Paul, Chali 2na from Jurassic 5, Scratch from The Roots, Wordsworth and Lady Bug Mecca from Digable Planets. Their album is a concept hip hop album for children, though it can be listened to by adults as well. The Dino 5 has also been optioned for...
who realized their first album Baby Loves Hip Hop. Scratch plays Teo, a Pterodactyl.
Discography
- The Embodiment of Instrumentation (2002)
- Baby Loves Hip Hop by Dino 5Dino 5Dino 5 is a hip hop supergroup featuring Prince Paul, Chali 2na from Jurassic 5, Scratch from The Roots, Wordsworth and Lady Bug Mecca from Digable Planets. Their album is a concept hip hop album for children, though it can be listened to by adults as well. The Dino 5 has also been optioned for...
(2008)
Your Actual Face
- Loss 4 Wordz (2009)