SB - Chicago's #1 Rising Hip-Ho...

Rank #272 Chicago, IL Hip Hop / Neo-Soul / Rap

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Members: SB - Lead MC

Sounds Like: Common, Lupe Fiasco, Talib Kweli, Mos Def Official, Lauryn Hill

Label: SB Entertainment

Manager: Quency Phillips, Fuzion Artist Management

Bio: Named one of the 2011 Top 100 Artists On The Verge by NMS and “one of Chicago’s ten hottest rising artists” by the Chicago Tribune,, Sean Eric-Baraka Butler, bka Sean "SB" Butler is at the forefront of a hip-hop revolution. His motivational lyrics and passionate stage show have earned him interna... See Full Bio

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: Lots to unveil, including a new website, coming soon. Been HARD at work!

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“Rising hip hop performer SB is bringing something different to the music table. The Chicago-based, independent recording artist is proving that you can be hip and cool — and avoid explicit lyrics. His debut CD, Revolusean features "Looking 4 A Clair Huxtable," "Angelz" and "Fighting 4 the Future." He sat down with MyJET247.com to discuss his unique sound. Check him out. The brother has a lot on his mind. Q/ You once opened for fellow Chicagoans Common and Kanye West. Describe that experience. A/ I was filled with pride and humility at the same time. It's not often that people get to share the stage with artists of their caliber. I've learned so much from watching their careers and I'm especially proud of the way they've put Chicago hip hop on the map globally. ***See entire interview by clicking the text”

— Clarence Waldron, Jet Magazine

"REVOLUSEAN"ARY WAR SB is bringing you the Revolusean. Loving the song "I'm Looking 4 Claire Huxtable," and not just because some people have said I look like Phylicia Rashad. (Hee hee!) No seriously, sample that song and here's a link to the album that's due out officially on May 25. SB keeps it clean and positive, and I like that.

— Kyra Kyles, Chicago Now the kyles files

“THE GRADUATED EXPERIENCE: Head to Wrigleyville's Wild Hare for some homegrown hip hop in the form of SB, a local rapper making waves in the industry following a feature in JET magazine, performances with the likes of Common and Erykah Badu, and a new single "Looking For A Claire Huxtable." Hip hop soul queen Kamilah Sumner also performs off the strength of an underground mixtape that included a track with Kanye West. 8 p.m., 3530 North Clark St, Tickets: $20-$100 ”

— Marcus Riley, NBC Chicago

“Heart-felt and compassionate Sean “SB” “Soul Brother” Butler displays his God driven talent and blessed mic presence with Revolusean, an album that gives hip-hop an Eternal deftness, a kind that provides a pure and sanctified Reflection on key life issues: no gimmicks, all-natural. Like Damian Marley and Nas, SB is hip-hop’s Distant Relative: embraced and well-received by critics, fans, true hip-hop/soul heads, cousins, uncles, aunts, grandparents, but highly favored by Savior GOD. It’s evident with “I Know Sean” as he reflects on self and the positive magnitude affect he has with his music on his public. The injurious beat and swelling lyrics of this song dissipates the cancer in a patient. ****Read entire review by clicking the text”

— Hector De La Rosa, Consciousness Magazine

“In Chicago, my hometown, there have been calls for the National Guard to combat the staggering numbers of violent deaths in the city. I’m calling on the power of positive music...(to read the rest of the column, see the June 7th issue of JET magazine w/ Erykah Badu on the cover) ”

— Sean "SB' Butler, Jet Magazine

"SB is one of those rare artists who creatively paves a new road while still honoring the past hiphop heroes His music comes from a true place and reminds us of that feeling a lot of us got from our first love, hiphop."

— Eric Roberson-singer/songwriter/producer (Musiq, Jill Scott, Floetry, Dwele)

"SB represents a breath of fresh air in hip hop music...his message is positive and reminds me of Common & Talb Kweli. You are a great talent, follow your heart & soul and success will follow."

— B.A.M.-Assistant Program Director of WPWX-POWER 92 Chicago

"SB's commanding stage presence, coupled with his thought provoking lyrics are never sub par and the audience always takes something away with them. SB easily fits into the company of hip-hop lyrical giants of the Lyricist Lounge, Mos Def, Talib Kweli and Chicago's own, Common."

— DJ Shaun T- Founder of Soul Selectors & Full Impact DJ pools

"SB so effortlessly resurrects Hip-Hop with genuine soul and a reflective spirit that manages to demonstrate divine inspiration and reign. He is the past, present and future of Hip-Hop. SB is Hip-Hop's truth..."

— La'Keisha Gray-Sewell- Producer/Editor WVON Talk Radio Freelance Journalist/Writ

"SB is the whole package, great performer, with a sparkling personality and a stage presence that commands your undivided attention. You can't get a package better than this. He needs to be on YOUR stage."

— Michelle McGhee-Student Activities Board/NACA, Bradley University

“He’s an author, an educator and an explosive performer, having shared the stage with the likes of Common, Amel Larrieux and Talib Kweli. His debut album, RevoluSEAN, will be out soon. We’ll let you know when and where you can pick up a copy. ”

— Shawndra brown, The Movement Magazine

“Under the stage name SB, Butler has spent equal time performing in Chicago and New York, where he's been trying to drum up major-label interest over the last few months. From the sound of his five-song demo, he shouldn't have much trouble.”

— Matt McGuire , Chicago Tribune-Metromix

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REVOLUSEAN is HERE!!!!
May 18, 2010
Greetings all! Lot's of good news to tell! First and foremost, my debut al... [more]

FIRST SHOT OF THE " REVOLUS...
Nov 23, 2009
Comrades! :) The first shot of the "REVOLUSEAN" was fired today with the postin... [more]

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I Spit 4 U!

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Sean Butler aka SB performing "This Is HipHop" @ Hard Rock Hotel for YWCA's Rockaway Racism Concert

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2012
Feb 18

1st Mariner Arena
Baltimore, MD, US | 8:00pm
1st Mariner Arena
Baltimore, MD, US
Sat Feb 18, 2012 8:00pm
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2012
Jan 22

JS Global Entertainment
Los Angeles, CA, US | 7:00pm
JS Global Entertainment
Los Angeles, CA, US
Sun Jan 22, 2012 7:00pm
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2012
Jan 12

National Black Theater
New York, NY, US | 8:00pm
National Black Theater
New York, NY, US
Thu Jan 12, 2012 8:00pm
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2011
Oct 20

On the Rox
Hollywood, CA, US | 8:00pm
On the Rox
Hollywood, CA, US
Thu Oct 20, 2011 8:00pm
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JUST COME OUT AN HAVE A GOOD TIME!! #ROYALTY
2011
Oct 19

The Shrine Chicago
Chicago, IL, US | 6:00pm
The Shrine Chicago
Chicago, IL, US
Wed Oct 19, 2011 6:00pm
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Mista Darkeye
My man your music is on point! I enjoyed everything I heard. You represent hip-hop to the fullest. Yo flow is nice, beats is hot! keep doing ya thang!
Jus Ra
nice music bro keep doing ya thing
Jus Ra
Nice music, keep the hip hop movement much luv!!!
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JonBlaQ
man what can i say that u probably havent heard ..your joints are like a breath of fresh air homie the true essence of real hiphop from the beats to the lyrics had to shout u ...
JonBlaQ
yo im prayin the game can get back to "this" the lyrics and style are what pushes this game to new levels homie what u do is needed fo sho i wish u all the best and def stay...