Approach

Formed in Kansas City, MO in 1999.

Discography

Name Released Label
No album artwork Web of Thought EP 1999
No album artwork Datcomp I 2002
Album cover Ultra Proteus 2002 Datura
Album cover Funk Reaction (single) 2003 Datura Records
Album cover Soiree EP 2003
Album cover Ultra Proteus 2004 Coup D' Etat
Album cover The Independent Success Story 2005 Datura Records
Album cover Approach Presents the Nu Mixed by Sku 2006 Datura Records
Album cover Welcome to Share 2007

Description

Current Status: Currently living in lawrence.

Sound description: a diversified journey through hip hop, funk, and soul that will make your head spin.

Influences: will.i.am., the neptunes, jay dee, the roots, common, sly and the family stone, curtis mayfielf, earth wind and fire, madlib, the doors, led zepplin, tribe called quest, de la soul, etc. it's a really long list.

Similar to: native tongues era hip hop. has a live band asthetic that will appeal to those who dig classic funk, soul, and jazz.

Audio interviews

Topic Duration Posted
Approach explains how some people in Lawrence are closed-minded when it comes to hip-hop. October 30, 2006
Approach on why a few individuals have given rap a bad name. October 30, 2006
Approach talks about his upcoming album with producer OhNo. 12:01 a.m. March 1, 2005
Approach talks about why Datura is re-releasing Deep Thinkers' "Necks Move." 12:01 a.m. March 1, 2005
Approach, Willis and Lippincott talk about strategies for independent record labels. 12:01 a.m. March 1, 2005
Is it harder to promote your music than your friends'? July 21, 2004
...On Europe's passion for hip-hop and why the U.S. might be slacking in that department. July 21, 2004
...On hearing 'Ultra Proteus' in a record store in Germany. July 21, 2004
...On licensing 'Ultra Proteus' out to Coup d' Etat as a "sacrificial lamb." July 21, 2004
What did you think of the song 'Funk Reaction' and how did you remix it? (Rondo Bros.) July 21, 2004
What does Approach need to do to succeed? (Rondo Bros.) July 21, 2004
What has Tech N9ne done for the local hip-hop scene? July 21, 2004
What's it going to take to build up a strong hip-hop scene in Lawrence? July 21, 2004
Why do you enjoy working with Approach? (Howard Wulkan) July 21, 2004
...Why he wants Approach to focus on being an artist more than a businessman. (Howard Wulkan) July 21, 2004
Why was (Ultra Proteus) two years in the making? July 21, 2004
You say you're out to make 'cutting edge, mainstream music'...is that an oxymoron? July 21, 2004

History

Approach has been rapping for close to a decade now and rocked his first show in '99. Been consistenly doing shows in the Lawrence/KC area ever since and has put out two EPs along the way.

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Review: Buzz Quiz TV (PS3)

Considering there's already a huge amount of available questions (not to mention the downloadable packs), the online options add an almost limitless amount of replay value. It's a great title to have laying around when you've got company over, and well worth the purchase.

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