Fresh on the scene with plenty to prove OneTwoKno has plans to leave a lasting impression on the minds and hearts of this planet’s populace. The Chicago and Evanston native continues to persist in making a name for himself and prove his actual namesake to be quite true. From appearing on a plethora of independent releases over the last few years, OneTwoKno has definitely paid his due, earning him the respect that he deserves amongst his peers and critics alike.
From the the early age of 5 his adulation for music was instantly ignited upon first seeing Prince perform in the film Purple Rain, it was at that very moment OneTwoKno realized he wanted to create the same excitement Prince could contrive. As the years progressed, the amount of influences grew through relatives. Tunes spanning from late afternoons with his grandfather cooking while playing Jazz and Soul records to uncles introducing him to the likes of Big Daddy Kane, Houdini, Tupac, EPMD, Rakim and Souls of Mischief (just to name a few).
OneTwoKno’s love for music has continuously stayed consistent, whether it be promoted shows w/ Mike Schpitz, Slot-A, Add-2, Verbal Kent, Prob Cause, Lokua,Astonish, Ill Legit, Drunken Monkeeee, Swift, Lungz, Sincere, Garo, DJ Grimmace, Vanysh, Mr.Robotic, and many more. Or Played events w/ The Roots, Gym Class Heroes, Estelle, Sadat X, Lupe Fiasco, B.O.B. The Rapper, Producer, Songwriter, Engineer, and Promoter definitely keeps plenty cards in his deck and KNOWS how to use them properly. By using lyrics inspired by real life as a nucleus to his creations, OneTwoKno gives the listener a complete front row seat into the soul of someone as real as it gets. So prepare yourselves, no need to adjust your screen or headphones all we need is your undivided attention, get familiar, he’s OneTwoKno.
“…the wrinkles on a persons face not the makeup they apply to hide the wrinkles…”
~OneTwoKno
