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Inflowential

Rank #70 Raleigh, NC Hip Hop / Alternative / Soul

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Members: Tab-One -MC, A-did -Vocal Percussion(beats), Charlie Smarts -MC, Bender -Bass, Kyle -Guitar

Sounds Like: The Roots, OutKast Official, Gym Class Heroes, Black Star, J.Cole

Label: M.E.C.C.A. Records

Manager: Whitney Hopkins-Wilcox

Bio: Inflowential began in the spring of 2003 when two high school friends, Bender (Bass Guitar) and A-did (Vocal Percussion) moved next door to each other in their first apartments while attending North Carolina State University. They began to spend their free time playing music together and after A... See Full Bio

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“Known as Raleigh’s best kept secret, Inflowential took over the college scene in the early 2000s with their smooth, alternative sound, moving on from freestyling and goofing off at school parties to winning talent competitions such as MTVU’s Nationwide Battle of the Bands in 2008. They have also been recognized as one of the most innovative hip hop groups to come out of NC since Little Brother”

— Deanna M, Carolina Style Magazine

“Inflowential twists the tradition of live hip-hop, matching the oddball rhythms of vocal percussion with live guitar and bass. The results are lush, layered beats that are driving and danceable, too. Over this you get the propulsive verses of Kooley High members Charlie Smarts and Tab-One.”

— Jordan Lawrence, Independant Weekly

“On stage they behave like a jam band. The lines between planned spontaneity and improvisation are blurry. Smarts admitted he’s more of a planner, while co-emcee Tab-One is prone to freestyle. Adid is in charge of vocal percussion, Bender is on bass, and Kyle is on guitar. Songs run together with a gracious amount of hype in between and during. The instrumentation sounds like the sound track to a blaxploitation film, but the lyrics – much like the audience – are diverse. Some touch on social issues, others just boast about how proud they are to be from North Carolina. “City to city, state to state, seeing 'First in Flight' on the license plate,” the crowd chants along with Tab-One and Smarts at one point. ”

— Nicolas J. Stephenson, Magazine 33

“ Infusing hip-hop with live instrumentation à la The Roots, a positive message reminiscent of De La Soul and the unique dynamic of a human beat box, Inflowential has established itself as one of the Triangle’s premiere live hip-hop groups. ”

— Jake Seaton, NBC17 MyNC.com

“Inflowential slides comfortably across genre labels, using their live instruments and jazzy undertones to create tracks with an energy and power that feels fresh. A group with great promise...”

— Aylin Zafar, Urb Magazine

“Inflowential successfully mixes blues, rock, hip-hop, and reggae to create music with broad appeal. It's kinetic live show has been a draw for fans.”

— David Menconi, The Raleigh News & Observer

“ Inflowential definitely brings clarity back to hip-hop through their sound and message, and college campuses are eating it up, marking a very promising beginning.”

— Boyuan Gao, Beyond Race Magazine

“The group’s MCs add another dynamic layer. The lyricism is crisp, the verses well annunciated and the messages evoke honesyy. “Caged Bird” is a perfect example of the flawless synthesis of these various instrumental and vocal elements. ”

— -Boyuan Gao, Beyond Race Magazine

"Their live show is not one to miss, as you can't get a glimpse of how impressive the group is by solely listening to the recordings. Their command on an audience was particularly impressive on "We Get Down".

— It's the Money Shot Blog

“Inflowential exhibits the hallmarks of the best acts on the college music scene - originality, creativity and eclecticism. Jason Rzepka, mtvU's director of communications”

— Jason Rzepka, mtvU Director of Communications

“An eclectic hip-hop crew comprised solely of current and former NC State students is on the cusp of stardom after being named a finalist in mtvU's Campus Invasion '08 competition.”

— Dave Pond, NCSU.edu

“Last night was my first time seeing Raleigh, North Carolina’s Inflowential, and I had only heard good things about these guys, who turned out to be the most unique band I have ever heard or seen”

— Ryankawamoto, MTV News

"Truly dope tracks! A lot of music flows through our offices, but it's rare that we come across a beatboxer or group that everyone loves, let alone a group with a beatboxer that everyone loves!"

— IBA, International Beatbox Association

“Undoubtedly one of the best live performers in the state is the group out of Raleigh, Inflowential. A six-piece hip-hop "band" that entrusts two emcees (Tab-One, Charlie Smarts), a bassist (Bender), a vocal-percussionist (A-did), a guitar/keyboardist (Kyle Phelps) ”

— Fuzz Jackson & Butter Squared, The Village Idiot Magazine

“Featuring two lyrically adept MCs and a “vocal percussionist” (A-did) who I promise will blow your mind, these guys recall the so-called “intelligent” hip-hop of acts like The Roots and Tribe Called Quest.”

— John Staton, The Wilmington Star

“The main act was Raleigh-Durham hip hop group Inflowential. Their unique style is sure to land them recognition as one of NC's hottest hip hop acts today.”

— Paul McGregor, The A&T Register

“ Inflowential will be a household name in a few years. If the Inflow EP is any indication on Inflowential's potential, then we are all in for a treat. They've got the makings and inner workings of a platiunum selling artist.”

— Mattias, Band of the Day

“Guaranteed to offer insight while supplying a beat to match, Inflowential is one of North Carolina’s greatest contributors to its growing underground hip-hop scene.”

— Adrian Varnam, Encore

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2012
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The Pour House Music Ha…
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Sat Dec 08, 2012 8:00pm
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OT Mills
wow man, how can I be from NC and not heard of you guys!? Great music, keep it up....hit me up if your drummer ever quits, would love to sit in! LOL!
CIRCUS LIBERTY MUSIC
nice trackz
GRINDCITY YMCM SV
We are now accepting submissions for Volume 5. Get them early spots!!! Send music to gcunsignhype@gmail.com #YMMIXTAPES
TracStar Music
Digging ya sound fellas. Had a chance to see u guys live n it was dope.. Keep it up
Stand Out Musik Prod...
your music is dope are you looking for beats?
KB
Nice work Dope trax

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Q: How did you guys come up with the name inflowential an have you heard about the NCSU cypher? and who inspired you guys?

A: Tab-One came up with the name Inflowential, it took a while to come up with a name that we all liked, so when he came up with Inflow it just seemed right. As far as the NCSU cypher...I haven't heard about it, but maybe Tab-One has I will have to ask him. We are 5 guys from different backgrounds and influences but as a group I would say that Little Brother and The Roots are our two biggest influences....Thanks for the questions and sorry that it took solong to answer them!

Asked by anonymous. Answered on Thu Feb 28 2013

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