Deep Thinkers is an American hip hop group from Kansas City, Missouri composed of MC Aaron Sutton (Brother of Moses) and DJ and producer Kyle Dykes (Leonard D. Story,[1] Leonard Dstroy,[2] or Lenny D[3]).
Deep Thinkers | |
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| Origin | Kansas City, Missouri |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Years active | 2000s |
| Members | Aaron Sutton (Brother of Moses), Kyle Dykes (Leonard Dstroy) |
Sutton and Dykes first met each other while performing in the live band Sevenfold Symphony and have been credited with playing an essential role in developing the Kansas City hip-hop scene.[4] Sutton regularly volunteers in the Kansas City community,[2] and is also an oil painter.[1]
The group's lyrics center on social issues such as politics, homelessness, and poverty. Its beats are composed of a myriad of samples, including those of 1970s funk music,[5] jazz, and world music.[6] Deep Thinkers has performed with artists including Del tha Funkee Homosapien and Mac Lethal.[7]
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edit- ^ a b Tillman, Lee H. "Thinking of a Master Plan". FreeHiphopNow.com. Archived from the original on 2008-01-15. Retrieved 2008-01-26.
- ^ a b c Gintowt, Richard (2003-08-22). "Deep Thinkers". Lawrence.com. Retrieved 2008-01-26.
- ^ a b Goellner, Caleb (2008-01-17). "Good Thinking". The Pitch. Village Voice Media. Retrieved 2008-01-26.
- ^ "Food For Thought". MVRemix. Retrieved February 17, 2014.
- ^ a b Milbourn, Chris (2007-08-16). "The Deep Thinkers". The Pitch. Village Voice Media. Retrieved 2008-01-26.
- ^ Hickman, Christopher (2005-04-20). "Deep Thinkers Necks Move". Flak Magazine. Archived from the original on 2007-12-19. Retrieved 2008-01-26.
- ^ D Tha Man (2005-04-08). "Deep Thinkers - Necks Move Coup De Grace". Retrieved 2008-01-26.
- ^ "Necks Move by Deep Thinkers". Amazon. Retrieved 2008-01-26.
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