Artist description Arson Optics is a MC/Producer extraordinare, born in Pittsburgh, hailing out of ATX. Blending soulful melodies, funky rhythms, and raw, true to life rhymes.

Music Style Hip Hop

Musical Influences Common, Rakim, Miles Davis, Outkast, James Brown, Nas, Tribe, Bobbi Humphrey . . .

Similar Artists Never that.

Artist History Released 3 full length solo albums, almost entirely produced Mirage's comeback album, 'Bonafide'. Produced a joint for Bavu Blakes' critically acclaimed debut, 'Create & Hustle' (check The Source & VIBE). Performing since '98. Approached to do production for Masta Ace & Keith Murray. Did a short stint in bean town, and now back in the ATX locking it up in the studio working on his group Soul Odyssey's debut, 'The Offering'.

Group Members Arson Optics (lyricism, beats, cuts, composition etc.)

Instruments Mic, turntable, keyboard, computer, mixer . . .

Albums Self Sufficient (Limited pressings in ATX). Based On a True Story (order at ughh.com). Life, Rhythm (available at amazon.com).

Press Reviews "...[Arson] is honest, and such is almost rare in hip-hop." -Tadah the BYK, Urban Smarts (2000)

Location Austin, TX - USA

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