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S.P.O.T. (Strategy Produces Overall Thought)

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S.P.O.T., was born in East Flatbush-Brooklyn, New York. From a young age, S.P.O.T.’s parents exposed him to all types of music. They would play 45s and 12” LPs of many genres including Gospel, R&B, Soul, Reggae and Funk. In the early 1990s, S.P.O.T., then called SpotLyte, performed as a b-boy (break dancer) with a local group. The group was making a song based on A Tribe Called Quest’s “Scenario” and encouraged S.P.O.T. to write his first verse. The group acknowledged his talent and recognized his thoughtfulness in his approach to writing and the alias S.P.O.T., standing for Strategy Produces Overall Thought was conceived. In 1999 on a trip to Europe, S.P.O.T. met one of the top DJs in The Netherlands, DJ DCS. DCS was so impressed with S.P.O.T.’s rhyming skills that he invited him to collaborate on a recording project. “Life Is What U Make It” resulted as S.P.O.T.’s first solo recording. S.P.O.T. brings a different sound to the entertainment industry because of his musical diversity and cross-pollination of styles. His musical influences have led him to create the originality that he exhibits through production, song writing, and live performance. He has a different approach to storytelling with songs that are practical, realistic and can be related to by all, male and female, young and old. S.P.O.T. sees being an M.C. as an opportunity to communicate with the world. He believes that being an M.C. is a blessing because everyone isn’t given the ability to express themselves through song. “An M.C. still holds its authentic purpose, which is to move the crowd, but I would like to do this physically, mentally and spiritually.” S.P.O.T. has performed for Grind Hard TV @ Bowery Poetry Club-NY, EOW @ The Pyramid-NY, Optimus Foundation @ The 5 Spot-NY, InPDUM @ The African Poetry Theatre-NY, and places such as Planet Hollywood-NY, Club Cheetah-NY & Sputnik-NY. He has also toured overseas with shows @ La Meson-Marseille, France & L’Escale-Aubagne, France to name a few. In 2020 S.P.O.T. collaborated with Louie Rich for the album/mixtape titled "The Louie S.P.O.T." UK's DJ Halabi & Neaality also teamed up with S.P.O.T. for the EP "From the Basement". Prior to the EP, S.P.O.T. released the singles "Yo Momma", "I Hate You Hoe" & "HANGRY". The latest endeavor is a follow-up to S.P.O.T.’s critically acclaimed albums, ‘The Extended Player,’ ‘The Album Called A Mixtape,’ and ‘The Duets.’﻿ S.P.O.T. released his 1st official solo EP​ in 2021, titled "This is Everything". A new album by S.P.O.T., "The Ladies Edition" is scheduled to be released in early 2022.

Musician, Producer, Engineer. Certified and Experienced in all aspects of Music Production.

Singer, songwriter, translator & interpreter, father, husband, human being, earthling.
 
After a significant hiatus due to personal reasons, I am trying to figure this out, one step at a time. I believe that music can create a better world - starting with how we live, how we can lend a hand, and find higher ground.
 
Being a musician/singer/songwriter is the core of who I am as an individual, how I connect with others, my spiritual native tongue, and ultimately how I could ever be something bigger than myself in this world. It is my redemption, my story, and my soul. It is the face that looks back at me when I look at the mirror.
 
In a quick glance from the past: from 1992-2013 I recorded the albums “La Folia” (2001), “Paulo Lara ao Vivo” (2004), and “Estrela de Mil Pontas” (2010), the single “Dos Encontros” (2003), and other miscellaneous stuff. I also participated in compilations with other artists, and recorded soundtracks for Disney movies - “Meet the Robinsons” (2004), “Phineas & Ferb” (2005) - the Brazilian Portuguese versions.
 
My academic background is in Languages, Literature, and Communication, and I also attended the college “Universidade Livre de Música” - Centro Tom Jobim, in São Paulo, Brazil, for Singing & Vocal Technique.
 
In 2011, my song “Better World”, featured in my album “Estrela de Mil Pontas”, won an international award for the contest “Music for the Earth”, organized by the Earth Day Network, SonicBids, Musician’s Friend, and Gibson.

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