Perfect Imperfection is the debut studio album by American deaf hip hop artist Sean Forbes. It was released on his organization, D-PAN (Deaf Professional Arts Network) and Web Entertainment. Also considered one of the most notable albums created by the Deaf community, and Forbes is one of the first rappers under the Deaf culture. The CD release of the album comes with a DVD of the music videos based on the tracks, allowing accessibility to both the Deaf community and hearing people.[1] The music videos were also released on YouTube.
| Perfect Imperfection | ||||
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| Released | September 4, 2012 | |||
| Recorded | 2010-12 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 41:45 | |||
| Label | D-PAN, Web | |||
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| Sean Forbes chronology | ||||
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Background
editIn 2010, Forbes signed a record deal with Jeff and Mark Bass from WEB Entertainment, and earned national attention for his debut song "I'm Deaf", which was released on May 11, 2010.[2][3] Two days later, they conducted a FOX News interview, with Jeff Bass being passionate about Forbes' success, "Sean doesn't quit. He is so hungry, and he's from Detroit, and we like to keep our talent in Detroit. Honestly I'd like to see him break the mainstream. It would break all barriers."[4]
Promotion
editThroughout 2011 and 2012, Forbes issued many music videos on YouTube, with "Let's Mambo" on May 31, "Hammer" on October 25, "Def Deaf Girls" on June 25, and "Bob Dylan (Was the First Rapper)" on September 1, to promote Perfect Imperfection.[5][6][7][8] During the post-release period, the music videos for "Mood Swings" and "Watch These Hands" were released on April 4 and July 30, 2013, as well as "Crazy About You" on January 26, 2015.[9][10][11]
After the release of Perfect Imperfection, Forbes and his band travelled to 20 schools in 5 weeks to 10,000 students, inspiring them through his stories and music. A video of two teachers and one student showing their testimonial about his presentation was released on Forbes' channel on January 24, 2014.[12]
Track listing
editAll tracks are written by Sean Forbes and Bass Brothers
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "We Interrupt This Program" | 3:37 |
| 2. | "I'm Deaf" | 3:22 |
| 3. | "Crazy About You" | 3:40 |
| 4. | "Do You Know (What I Mean)" | 3:18 |
| 5. | "Chill Out Man (Interlude)" | 0:58 |
| 6. | "Watch These Hands" | 3:41 |
| 7. | "Def Deaf Girls" | 3:21 |
| 8. | "Mood Swings" | 3:16 |
| 9. | "Bob Dylan (Was the First Rapper)" | 2:23 |
| 10. | "Hammer" | 3:09 |
| 11. | "The Maze" | 3:47 |
| 12. | "Let's Mambo" | 3:12 |
| 13. | "Don't Let Anything Hold You Back" | 3:05 |
| 14. | "Welcome (Interlude)" | 1:00 |
| Total length: | 41:45 | |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 15. | "We Interrupt This Program" | |
| 16. | "I'm Deaf" | |
| 17. | "Def Deaf Girls" | |
| 18. | "Mood Swings" | |
| 19. | "Bob Dylan (Was the First Rapper)" | |
| 20. | "Hammer" | |
| 21. | "Let's Mambo" |
References
edit- ^ "Sean Forbes "Perfect Imperfection" DELUXE Album". D-PAN. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ^ "Sean Forbes: Deaf But Not Quiet". NPR. August 30, 2012. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ^ "Sean Forbes "I'm Deaf"". YouTube. May 11, 2010. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ^ "Fox News: Deaf Rapper Signs Record Deal". YouTube. May 13, 2010. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ^ "Sean Forbes "Let's Mambo" Ft. Marlee Matlin". YouTube. May 31, 2011. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ^ "Sean Forbes "Hammer"". YouTube. October 25, 2011. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ^ "Sean Forbes "Def Deaf Girls" OFFICIAL VIDEO". YouTube. June 14, 2012. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ^ "Sean Forbes - Bob Dylan (Was The First Rapper)". YouTube. September 1, 2012. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ^ "Sean Forbes - "Mood Swings" OFFICIAL VIDEO". YouTube. April 4, 2013. Retrieved November 20, 2024.
- ^ "Sean Forbes "Watch These Hands" OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO". YouTube. July 30, 2013. Retrieved November 20, 2024.
- ^ "Sean Forbes "Crazy About You" Ft. Rosina Mae". YouTube. January 26, 2015. Retrieved November 20, 2024.
- ^ "Sean Forbes Perfect Imperfection Tour Testimonials". YouTube. January 24, 2014. Retrieved November 20, 2024.
- ^ "Sean Forbes - Perfect Imperfection (CD, Album)". Discogs. September 4, 2012. Retrieved October 23, 2024.