Termanology
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| Termanology | |
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| Origin | Lawrence, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Genre(s) | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper |
| Years active | 2002 – present |
| Label(s) | Nature Sounds |
| Associated acts | DJ Premier Statik Selektah |
| Website | MySpace |
Daniel Carrillo is a rapper known by his stage name Termanology.[citation needed] He is known for his mixtape series Hood Politics and primarily working with DJ Premier.[1]
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[edit] Biography
Daniel first met DJ Premier at a Gang Starr video shoot in 2003 where he handed Premier a demo, earning himself a cameo in the video. [2]
Growing up in the streets of the post-industrial, predominantly Latino city of Lawrence, MA, the half-French, half-Puerto Rican MC transitioned from silly freestyles at age nine to full-fledged records by 15. Constantly traveling between Boston and New York to pursue his music business dream, he released his first 12-inch in 2002. Through his alliance with influential mixtape DJ (and fellow Massachusetts native) Statik Selektah, Term began earning the respect of Boston's hip-hop scene with several highly acclaimed 12" singles.[citation needed]
At the onset of 2006, Term caught his big break when legendary producer DJ Premier, whom he met three years earlier, finally blessed him with one of his signature, scratch-laden beats. "Watch How It Go Down" instantly became an underground classic and Termanology appeared on hip-hop's international radar. The conscious hood anthem garnered the earnest MC tons of praise, landing him in The Source's "Unsigned Hype" and XXL's "Show and Prove" columns.[citation needed]
Since then, Termanology has quickly climbed the industry ranks with his Hood Politics mixtape series and continued collaborations with DJ Premier and other big name producers. Term's hard work resulted in a joint venture deal with EMI-distributed label Nature Sounds, which he signed in late 2007. "I decided to go the indy route to have total control of everything related to my project," Term explains.[citation needed]
"Term has a unique desire for the culture because he touches the issues that i can relate to as a TRUE HIP-HOP HEAD..his flows are nice, and he stays creative with his subject matter...he even speaks for me and not every new MC comin' up can do that." - DJ Premier[citation needed]
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
- Politics As Usual
- Label: Nature Sounds
- Released: September 30, 2008
[edit] Mixtapes
- Hood Politics I[3]
- Hood Politics II[4]
- Hood Politics III
- Hood Politics IV[5][6]
- Hood Politics V[7]
- Hood Politics VI[8]
- 50 Bodies[9]
[edit] Compilations
- Bringin It Back- Mic Stylz & Termanology (Jimmy Sprinkles& Jim Tess Presents Southernaire)
- Boston- M-Dot /Termanology & Rev (Jimmy Sprinkles& Jim Tess Presents Southernaire)
[edit] References
- ^ http://www.xxlmag.com/online/?p=23682
- ^ Termanology Interview from Spin Magazine
- ^ Hood Politics I Tracklist
- ^ Hood Politics II Tracklist
- ^ Hood Politics IV Tracklist
- ^ HP IV A review and background information
- ^ Hood Politics V Tracklist
- ^ Hood Politics V Tracklist
- ^ 50 Bodies Tracklist
