Artist description Two funking people trying to change the world with music. Weather we are writing about a woman's right to choose or a song about defending this great nation.We know that it will be very hard for someone to like every song on this CD. You may like one and hate another.As long as we use the pen & music to express ourselves we have desrespected no one.Our main goal is to make people talk. Express yourself. If you have a problem with one of our songs, feel free to email us and let us know. That's the American way.

Music Style Political/Social Funk Protest music

Musical Influences The artist,Marvin Gaye,Curtis Fayfield, pfunk,Torri Amos,John C.Mellencamp,Commodores,Ice T,War,Santana, Chuck D & Public Ememy,Mother's Finest,Ohio Players,Bar Kays

Similar Artists Marvin Gaye,Curtis Mayfield,Peter Gabril,The artist,Commodores,Rick James,Peter Frampton,Kenny Loggins,Sting

Artist History Genie & the Beast has been around for 5 years now.We bring a social message with all our projects.We know that music can make change.

Group Members Genie Ramos & Umphrey Jackson

Press Reviews The writing style of Marvin Gaye & Curtis Mayfield all rolled up into one.Umphrey Jackson is bold enough to talk about topics that most artists would shy away from.His in your face eloquence is heard on songs like "Body Rights" & "Are you Happy". He can also turn right around and move your soul with ballads like "Break down the walls of pain" & "Spirits"The genius in Genie & the beast's multilayered dissection of State of the Union 2000 is clear when contrasted with most protest music of the passed decade.It's only when you listen to every song do you see the big picture. Miami New Music Review 05/20/2000"People are spirits forever" start this poignatly moving song about people who have left us and their names and spirit are memorialized in the panals of the AIDS Quilt. Simple vocals and music lead to a very strong message, as a whisper is sometimes louder than a crowd's roar.(Radio Stonewall)

Location Homestead, Fl. - USA

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