BUKUE ONE * the bio says most of it, i'll fill in the blanks, skating since 1987, graff writing since 1991. Bowling, business handling, speed scrabble all came in the 90's :) For a short period in the early 90's the parallel worlds of hip-hop and skating went askew and converged. At the time both were still perceived by the mainstream as antisocial behaviors and temporary fads. Hip-hop was not "real music." Skating was not a "real sport." In 2006, these perceptions couldn't be further from the truth, as both disciplines have become fully integrated into the mainstream consciousness, not to mention multi-billion dollar industries. Somewhere along the way their paths diverged and these days they have few intersections even though they remain brothers in spirit. Yet there are some who walk among us that remember those days when hip-hop was an integral part of skating. Tion Torrence, aka Bukue One, is a product of that confluence of underground currents. In Bukue's hip-hop dictionary, there are 5 elements: rapping, djing, breaking, graffiti, and skate boarding. Intromission is the extraordinary album of a true Bay Area original, who in a single leap can pull a 360° kickflip, throw up a graffiti burner, and spit a tight verse. Bukue One grew up straddling the border between Berkeley and Oakland, California. The dichotomy of the leftist college town and the gritty streets of The Town manifested itself musically in Bukue from an early age. "I watched early skate videos that featured music from punk bands like Bad Religion and Black Flag, but my friends were listening to NWA and Run DMC." He was also surrounded by music courtesy of his father, who was a backup singer for Marvin Gaye's touring band. Being a somewhat naïve preteen, he didn't see any contradiction in listening to such dissimilar genres. Living in the East Bay instilled a political consciousness in Bukue from a young age; his parents were both active members of the Black Panther party. So by the time Bukue was entering his late teenage years, he was socially conscious, a talented skater, and a renowned graffiti artist. His love of hip-hop had yet to translate into making music however. Bukue's entry to the hip-hop game came in the form of a live event production company, whose goal was to merge his love of skating and hip-hop. In 1998 Bukue's company, Urban Productions, organized a 4 day hip-hop/action sports festival in San Francisco featuring an a-list of artists, b-boy crews, djs, and skaters such as The Hieroglyphics, Artifacts, Style Elements, Rock Steady Crew, Shortkut, Apollo.Pro, Mike Carroll, Henry Sanchez, and Mike York. Afterwards, Bukue expanded his business into a record label and tour management firm. En route to Australia as tour manager for Aceylone, the hip-hop muse struck Bukue, resulting in "4 Tha Graff Heads", an ode to graffiti culture. As luck would have it, the art of graffiti was in vogue Down Under, and Bukue had a minor hit on his hands. Bukue saw that he could combine his business skill, hustle, and passions to make a sold living; a philosophy come lifestyle that he has practiced to this day.

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Imagine a song, movie, or video game about mental health in the vein of Michael Jackson/ Jay-Z, or Lord of The Rings/Matrix, just as catchy, but most importantly inspiring and impactful, inspiring people to be better to themselves and each other, a shamanic quest in the guise of entertainment that raises people's awareness of cultivating peace of mind within. The more people cultivate this & find their personal incentive for it, the better the world can be. We all seek peace of mind, but because the world is that way it is, we may lose our way trying to cultivate it. I believe that entertainment is one of the main keys to inspiring people to seek inner truth and peace. Use the decreasing attention span to make inner awareness, love, harmony, & autonomy cool.

“John Davis began his career in music by sneaking into a Misfits concert at age 14. Not wanting to miss his favorite band and low on cash, Davis was caught by Jerry Only, who “punished” him by making him work the merchandise booth at the show. By the end of the night, Davis was hooked the allure of the independent music scene. Jerry Only left him with a promise that when he turned 18, he had a job with them. The story could have ended there, with a great story about a kid’s favorite band throwing him a bone. Rather than let a simple anecdote become his legacy, Davis went on to form Red Light Productions, a booking, and management firm out of Bend, Oregon. Davis is unique in that he has spent much of his time not only cultivating Red Light but touring the world with various acts having been to 38 states and 2 countries as a touring musician. He has a deep understanding of what artists are looking for both on the road and off the road, what it takes to book a successful tour or just a hometown show, ultimately because Davis has lived on both sides of the van. He has a passion for working closely with clients, pushing them to reach their full potential while learning from the pros he has had the privilege of working with, artists including Tommie Sunshine, Mike Watt and the missingmen, Sage The Gemini, RiFFRAFF, Common Kings, James McMurtry, Rhiannon Giddens, T.I., Mickey Avalon, Carnifex, Trapt, Alien Ant Farm, Built To Spill, Eve 6, Andrew WK, Dieselboy, Downlink, Keith Anderson, Jim Adkins ( Of Jimmy Eat World), Warren G, Everlast, Chelsea Grin, Bring Me the Horizon, We Came as Romans, As I Lay Dying, The Frights, Zander Schloss, Built To Spill, Ying Yang Twins, Bilal, David Ryan Harris, Gabe Dixon, The Game, Gift Of Gab, D.O.A., Strung Out, Unwritten Law, Dodge & Fuski, Moosh & Twist, Lemolo, 68, Together Pangea, Mega Ran, Shawn James & The Shapeshifters, SWMRS, and countless other scene giants as a concert producer and talent buyer. In addition to management, booking, and promotion, Davis also hones his skills as a commercial songwriter and producer, nominated as one of the Top 13 commercial producers in Oregon from Thumbtack.com and has produced music with electronic music legend Bassnectar. Like any good entrepreneur, Davis has his hand in a little bit of everything in the music industry, learning each trade in the hopes that he can best serve his potential clients, no matter what their needs.”
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