F.Stokes Music: November 2010

Thursday, November 25, 2010

Super Sprowtz !

"Who would of ever thought F Stokes would be doing a promo video for Disney? This is a very great look for the Chicago Native. Super Sprowtz is a new educational childrens show that teaches kids about the importance of eating healthy. The Super Sprowtz website is supposed to launch tomorrow according to their twitter and the show should be airing sometime next week. So far everything looks great especially this video below, press play." - junglegymmagazine.com

SUPER SPROWTZ RAP SONG FEAT. F.STOKES from Super Sprowtz on Vimeo.

Monday, November 22, 2010

On the Road + Super Sprowtz !!

" The real treat of the evening came when F. Stokes picked up the microphone and poured out his thoughts. With no DJ and no one manning his computer/tables/audio, Stokes included some humorous stories about his run-in with hip-hop diva Rihanna, some anecdotes on there being only three other black men in the whole venue, and even a comment that the only person to challenge him to a dance off was one of them.

Joking aside, the guy ripped the microphone to pieces without any backup. On more than two songs, it was his voice that resonated and held the half packed house at attention, not any beats. And when an artist can a cappella his way through songs and garner cheers midway for his powerful lyrics, it's a sign that someone is heading in the right direction.

F. Stokes is heading in the right direction and as odd as it may be that he is on the "Keep It Irish Tour," he is keeping true to his roots and staying true to himself. Stokes hails from Chicago, but calls New York home for now, and in his own words, "it's all a part of the journey." -Denver Westword

F. Stokes was a true gentleman in every sense of the word. Humble, intellectual, polite, and very approachable. He is an amazing artist who puts on an amazing show." - comment by Utah fan

F. Stokes raps about the Super Sprowtz in an exclusive music video featuring the Super Sprowtz themselves.

SUPER SPROWTZ RAP SONG FEAT. F.STOKES from Super Sprowtz on Vimeo.

Biography

Born on the South Side of Chicago, Rodney “F. Stokes” Lucas was raised in the extreme conditions familiar to the millions of American’s who have experience with America’s urban ghettoes. F.Stokes, the eldest of six siblings, grew up in a single-mother household. In F.Stokes case, the term “household” is a misnomer, as his childhood was characterized by frequent address changes, and a stint at a homeless shelter.

F.Stokes music depicts the stark and brutal realities of the impoverished urban experience. However, F.Stokes chooses not to glamorize the circumstances of his upbringing. Rather than capitalizing on the misconceptions of the modern black experience that have begun to dominate the hip-hop landscape, F.Stokes provides thoughtful insight into the plight of black men in our nation’s largest cities.

Through vivid imagery and skillful wordplay F.Stokes reinterpret the thematic traditions of the soul and blues movements for a new generation of music fans. Beneath F.Stokes undeniable talent as a lyricist, he is driven by a deep sense of responsibility to promote progress and compassion with his music.

Performing throughout the States and globally, F.Stokes has shared the stage with the likes of Ghostface Killah, The Cool Kids, Fashawn, Camp Lo, P.O.S., Doomtree, Toki Wright, Nice and Smooth, Twista and a stable of other domestic and internationally known artist.

F.Stokes has also held marketing and promotional positions at G-Unit Records - where he worked closely with rap icon 50 Cent on branding and creative promotions for the highly acclaimed album Before I Self Destruct - as well as working with Def Jam Records where he contributed to the international marketing format of Jay- Z’s Black Album.