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Video - Masters Behind The Music: Montez “Spon” Roberts
MBTM Intro
It’s a new year full of fresh, new content. This year, we’re digging deeper to highlight the creative geniuses behind the scenes who keep Philly’s music scene fresh and alive. So, we came up with a new video series that we think you’ll love—Masters Behind the Music (MBTM).
Don’t get us wrong—we love our artists. But, we also recognize that music wouldn’t be music without the people making moves off stage. Like the producer, who not only knows how to match a beat with an artist’s voice, but also understands the science within the production process. From a catchy hook to a bangin’ beat, good producers have mastered the skills it takes to make a song a long-running hit.
Montez
Now that we’ve sold you on the concept, let’s introduce you to our first master: Montez "Spon" Roberts. He's one producer out of Larry Gold's legendary The Studio that we've had our eyes on. From being an MC to making ridiculous beats to having incredible music philosophies, Montez has had his hands in a little bit of everything. Even if you haven’t heard his name before, we guarantee you’ve heard his hits. Do Jill Scott, The Roots, Marsha Ambrosius ring a bell? He’s worked with all of them and more. And, with Jill’s latest album The Light Of The Sun hitting #1 on the Billboard charts over the summer, his work speaks for itself.
Enough talk—check him out for yourself!
Insider tip: Stay tuned for the next feature on Masters Behind the Music. We'll be back before you know it.
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EVENTS
Henry Ossawa Tanner: Modern Spirit - January 28 - April 15, 2012
Henry Ossawa Tanner: Modern Spirit January 28 - April 15, 2012 Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) 205 N. Broad Street One of the most prolific and pioneering African American artists of our time, Henry Ossawa Tanner got his start as an artist right here in Philadelphia, at…
Whitney Houston: A Philly Tribute Featuring Carol Riddick, Jaguar Wright, Leah Smith – February 22, 2012
Wednesday, February 22 Doors open at 5 p.m. Show times: 7:30 p.m. & 9 p.m. (two sets) Warmdaddy’s 1400 S. Columbus Blvd. Philadelphia, PA 19147 The loss of Whitney Houston, one of music’s most powerful voices, has everyone belting soulful classics in remembrance of her undeniable legacy. From the…
Estelle - March 5, 2012
Estelle Monday, March 5 8 p.m. World Cafe Live 3025 Walnut Street She may have been born-and-raised a West London girl, but we think Estelle looked quite at home when she rocked Philly's Fourth of July celebration with our own Philly 360° Ambassadors Questlove and the Legendary Roots Crew.…
FELA! - March 20 - 25, 2012
FELA! March 20 - 25 Academy of Music 240 South Broad Street Come experience the artist, story and musical that inspired a nation with FELA! This ciritcally acclaimed musical tells the true story of Fela Kuti, the revoluntary artist, who pioneered Afrobeat and then used it to ignite a…
