Artist description Tanman is a visionary and sometimes political rapper who hopes to bring rap to a more educational level. Tanman is a solo artist who dances, raps, plays some guitar and keyboard. Tanman hopes to springboard on the charts with rap on a different level. Tanman offers some free shows to non-profit organizations that advertise and does not hesitate to participate in fundraisers for several types of programs. Tanman likes to get on the mike and speak out against negative things in life.

Music Style EASY FLOWING RAP on an Educational Tip. Somewhat political but speaks more politics than raps it.

Musical Influences Public Enemy, Last Poet, KRS-1, Grand Master Flash, Arrested Development, Kool Herc, Lighting Rod, Melle Mel & Run DMC

Similar Artists L.L. Cool J or Will Smith mixed with more educational rappers such as KRS 1 or Public Enemy and the Last Poet

Artist History Tanman started out as Fresh Jam "D" in 1986 and formed the group High Fidelity with Norris J. They rapped crazy stuff and often imitated more popular figures in the world such as artist, singers, political figures, actors and comedians. They would make up raps about the topics everyone was talking about at the times with a lot of freestyle. After finding his vision created Tanman in 1997. Tanman's first CD entitled Life's A Gamble was promoted throughout the states but never quite got off the ground. This second CD includes more dance-oriented hip/hop but maintains the main frame of educational rap.

Group Members Tanman - Just one man which is Tanman or David Mata. All of Tanman's music was done by the producer Jon Early who played most of the instruments at the recording studio Audio Dallas.

Instruments Mike, Guitar, Keyboard

Albums Life's A Gamble and No More Money

Press Reviews FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For Further Information contact: David Mata - 972-271-9901 Tanman Releases the New CD Entitled No More Money Dallas, Texas - June 26, 2001 - Tanman and his CD entitled No More Money are sure to make headway in the coming months. This energetic Latin hip/hop style coupled with a positive oriented approach should be welcome at a time rap is making the transformation toward more positive lyrics. Tanman hopes No More Money will mount a "Wake Up the Nation" type of attitude and tip the scales of rap.” I once was reluctant when telling someone I performed rap. People I have met had different views on what Rap is all about. When they listen to my songs, they seem to think differently." The title track No More Money & Fly Like an Eagle, create futuristic pictures of a world that may one day be, and dance tunes Tropical Dreams and Baila, Baila create a real 'Laid back' type of attitude. This is what Tanman is all about, a writer that is serious and real. Tanman wishes to take rap where it's rarely taken, firm, from the street yet strictly clean and to the point. "I am not arrogant and know how to put a twist of education in my words without forgetting where I'm from." Tanman hopes to reach the mature as well as our young (the future). Tanman feels No More Money will bring opportunity to speak to the public addressing serious as well as entertaining issues. Tanman wishes to promote through charity event concerts as well as speeches or fund-raisers to let his message be heard. Visit www.tanmanmusic.com to experience not only the Tanman energy but the Tanman experience.###

Additional Info Artists who were featured on this project include: Dani Flores - Tropical Dreams and Show Me. Darren (Dalice) Spillman - No More Money, Satisfied and Leaving It Up to You. Charles McGee - No More Money, Satisfied, Leaving It Up To You and basicly control in The One. Cathy Cuford - No More Money, Leaving It Up To You and Satisfied. Tina Tamayo - No More Money and Baila - Baila. Tanya Stroman - No More Money. Charles McGee - Satisfied, Leaving It Up To You and Fly Like an Eagle. Jon Early - Fly Like an Eagle and The One. Also the following individuals assisted me with background sounds: Connie Mata - Baila, Baila. Mari Ramos - Tropical Dreams. Emily Herrera - Tropical Dreams. John Velarde - Bigger and Change The Scenery.

Location Garland, Texas - USA

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