Symbolyc One (S1)
Encyclopedia
Symbolyc One is an American
music producer. He works primarily with Strange Fruit Project
.
, and grew up there in a Christian household. In Junior High school he began learning alto sax and piano throughout his teen years. As a Christian, S1 began playing piano for Sunday school at his local church which developed his insight on music even more. After forming a hip hop group with his cousin, Myth, back in 1996, S1 would eventually venture into making beats and The Art of Production. In 1999, he received his Associates Degree in Applied Science: Studio/Audio Engineering.
From 2007-2008, S1 began competing in National Beat Competitions (iStandard, Red Bull Big Tune & Sha Money’s One Stop Shop) across the U.S. In those competitions, he would go on to win 1st, 2nd, or either 3rd place along with acquiring many new fans and meeting people including Major label executives and Industry big wigs. Participating in these competitions and conferences allowed S1 to build relationships in the Industry.
. His style and production range includes R&B, Soul, Underground and Urban/Crossover Pop . As a platinum-selling producer, S1 has worked with artists such as Beyoncé, Kanye West
, Jay Z, Babyface, Erykah Badu
, Stat Quo
, Rhymefest
, Rah Digga
, Ghostface Killah
and Little Brother, as well as being a core member in Erykah Badu’s electronic band, The Cannabinoids.
He’s gone on to produce (along with Kanye) the hit single “Power” for Grammy Award Winning Artist/Producer Kanye West
.
S1 recently co-produced Beyoncé’s Second Single “Best Thing I Never Had” from her Upcoming album “4″ (along with Caleb, Babyface, Bey, and Shea Taylor)
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music producer. He works primarily with Strange Fruit Project
Strange Fruit Project
Strange Fruit Project is an underground hip hop group from Waco, Texas, which consists of producer and emcee Symbolyc One , his cousin emcee Myth and emcee Myone...
.
Origin
Griffin was born in August 1976 in Waco, TexasWaco, Texas
Waco is a city in and the county seat of McLennan County, Texas. Situated along the Brazos River and on the I-35 corridor, halfway between Dallas and Austin, it is the economic, cultural, and academic center of the 'Heart of Texas' region....
, and grew up there in a Christian household. In Junior High school he began learning alto sax and piano throughout his teen years. As a Christian, S1 began playing piano for Sunday school at his local church which developed his insight on music even more. After forming a hip hop group with his cousin, Myth, back in 1996, S1 would eventually venture into making beats and The Art of Production. In 1999, he received his Associates Degree in Applied Science: Studio/Audio Engineering.
From 2007-2008, S1 began competing in National Beat Competitions (iStandard, Red Bull Big Tune & Sha Money’s One Stop Shop) across the U.S. In those competitions, he would go on to win 1st, 2nd, or either 3rd place along with acquiring many new fans and meeting people including Major label executives and Industry big wigs. Participating in these competitions and conferences allowed S1 to build relationships in the Industry.
Music career
Now, S1 is the main producer of the group Strange Fruit ProjectStrange Fruit Project
Strange Fruit Project is an underground hip hop group from Waco, Texas, which consists of producer and emcee Symbolyc One , his cousin emcee Myth and emcee Myone...
. His style and production range includes R&B, Soul, Underground and Urban/Crossover Pop . As a platinum-selling producer, S1 has worked with artists such as Beyoncé, 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...
, Jay Z, Babyface, Erykah Badu
Erykah Badu
Erica Abi Wright , better known by her stage name Erykah Badu , is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress. Her work includes elements from R&B, hip hop and jazz. She is best known for her role in the rise of the neo soul sub-genre, and for her eccentric, cerebral musical...
, Stat Quo
Stat Quo
Stanley Benton, better known as Stat Quo, is an American rapper. Benton worked his way to college and attended University of Florida, where he majored in economics and international business in 2000. Benton was contemplating law school, until veteran Southern rapper Scarface encouraged him to rap...
, Rhymefest
Rhymefest
Che Smith , known by the stage name of Rhymefest, is an American hip hop artist from Chicago, Illinois whose first official album, Blue Collar, was released on July 11, 2006. He co-wrote Kanye West's "Jesus Walks", which won a Grammy at the 47th Grammy Awards. In October, 2010, Rhymefest announced...
, Rah Digga
Rah Digga
Rah Digga is an American rapper. Well known as a long time member of the Flipmode Squad, a hip hop group led by Busta Rhymes, she parted ways amicably with the group in 2007. She has been called "one of rap's most prominent women MCs" by Allmusic and "one of hip-hop's most skilled female MCs" in...
, Ghostface Killah
Ghostface Killah
Dennis Coles , better known by his stage name Ghostface Killah, is an American rapper and prominent member of the Wu-Tang Clan. After the group achieved breakthrough success in the aftermath of Enter the Wu-Tang , the members went on to pursue solo careers to varying levels of success...
and Little Brother, as well as being a core member in Erykah Badu’s electronic band, The Cannabinoids.
He’s gone on to produce (along with Kanye) the hit single “Power” for Grammy Award Winning Artist/Producer 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...
.
S1 recently co-produced Beyoncé’s Second Single “Best Thing I Never Had” from her Upcoming album “4″ (along with Caleb, Babyface, Bey, and Shea Taylor)
Discography
- Beyonce - "Best Thing I Never Had"Best Thing I Never Had"Best Thing I Never Had" is a song recorded by American singer Beyoncé Knowles for her fourth studio album, 4 . It was released by Columbia Records on June 1, 2011, as the second single from the album. "Best Thing I Never Had" was composed by Patrick "J. Que" Smith, Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds,...
(2011) - Kanye West - "Power"Power (Kanye West song)"Power" is a single by American hip hop recording artist Kanye West, released as the lead single from his fifth studio album, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. The song features additional vocals by Dwele and is co-produced by Kanye West and Symbolyc One...
(2010) - The Throne - Excellence (2011)
- Talib Kweli - "Mr. International"/ "Wait for You"Talib KweliTalib Kweli Greene , better known as Talib Kweli, is an American hip-hop artist and poet from Brooklyn, New York. His first name in Arabic means "student" or "seeker" ; his in Swahili means "true"...
(2011) - Rhymefest - "Say Wassup" feat. Phonte / "Life is like a Box of Chocolates" / "One Hand Pushup" / "How High" feat. Little BrotherEl Che (album)- Charts :...
(2010) - Little Brother - "After the Party Remix"Leftback LPLeftback is the fourth and final studio album by Little Brother. It was released on April 21, 2010 via Hall of Justus Records.-Background:...
(2010) - Stat Quo - "What in the World"Statlanta-Charts:...
(2010) - Yahzarah - "Strike up the Band"The Ballad of Purple St. JamesThe Ballad of Purple St. James is the third studio album of American singer, Yahzarah. The album was released on May 4, 2010, on the recording label Foreign Exchange Music. This is Yahzarah's first album in seven years.- Recording :...
(2010) - S1 presents Music Box - (S1 producer album)
- Strange Fruit Project - From Divine LP, Soul Travelin LP, The Healing LP, M.A.S.K. EP, A Dreamers JourneyStrange Fruit ProjectStrange Fruit Project is an underground hip hop group from Waco, Texas, which consists of producer and emcee Symbolyc One , his cousin emcee Myth and emcee Myone...
- College Hoops 2K8 Video Game/Soundtrack - "Underclassmen" / "Through the Lane"College Hoops 2K8College Hoops 2K8 is a video game by Visual Concepts and 2K Sports. It was released on November 19, 2007 for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 2 and PlayStation 3.The cover features Portland Trail Blazers center Greg Oden, formerly of the Ohio State Buckeyes....
(2007) - S1 and Braille - Cloud Nineteen LP (2009)