Artist description Slimkid Tre` of the Pharcyde's new solo project with an 8 piece live band

Music Style Soul/hip hop

Musical Influences De La Soul, Tribe Called Quest,

Similar Artists Pharcyde, Gil Scott Heron, Bill withers

Artist History Legend of Phoenix(Tre of the Pharcyde)"When every giant awakens and recognizes his own spirit" -Phoenix. He first introduced himself to the world as "Slimkid Tre," dazzling crowds worldwide with his infectious ability to wholly entertain as part of legendary rap quartet The Pharcyde. Now Tre rises as Phoenix, poised to break new ground and begin a new legend with his band, the Legend of Phoenix.A South Central Los Angeles native, seventeen-year-old Tre Hardson began honing his dance skills on the L.A. underground club circuit in the late ‘80s, where he linked with two fellow dancer/choreographers to form the dance/rap group 242. Working together for three years, their skill and dedication to their craft landed the group a stint as dancers on "In Living Color" in 1990. Meanwhile, a fourth talented member joined the group, 242 changed their name to The Pharcyde, and a new day dawned in the world of hip hop.The Pharcyde recorded their first demo that year, and their creative blend of freaky humor and far out lyrical imagery, backed by a funky jazz-laden soundscape, sparked a bidding war for the group, resulting in a deal with Delicious Vinyl in 1991. A year later marked the release of their eccentric, influential debut album "Bizarre Ride II: The Pharcyde," which went gold with now-classics like "Ya Mama" and "Passin’ Me By."For the next two years, the group honed its stage skills, touring the U.S., Europe, and hitting Japan for dates with De La Soul and A Tribe Called Quest. After a successful spot on Lollapalooza’s second stage in 1994, The Pharcyde released its second album, "Labcabincalifornia," a calmer but still "out there" collection. With hits like the lead single "Runnin’" and the surreal "Drop," the sophomore set went on to sell close to 450,000. Following this, Delicious Vinyl had a run of bad luck with distributors, and the group left the label.In 1997 Tre appeared with The Pharcyde on sketch-comedy show Mad TV, evincing his ability to entertain on-screen. Although Tre is primarily a musical entertainer, the camera couldn’t resist, catching up with him again in 1999, this time in the form of a guest appearance on MTV’s The Real World. But Tre’s real re-emergence came when he began working with live music, taking on the identity of Phoenix.Solidifying as the Legend of Phoenix, Tre and his eight-piece band employ a style of music he calls "Expressionism" to bring new life and breathe fresh air into today’s sometimes-stale music scene. Having traveled the world with The Pharcyde, this seasoned entertainer draws his audience in and takes them on a journey through his life. And like the Phoenix, Tre rises from the ashes to spread his musical message of love and enlightenment.

Group Members Phoenix (aka slimkid Tre of the Pharcyde)

Instruments percussion, drums, bass, guitar, saxaphone, flute, trumpet

Location Los Angeles, CA - USA

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