Sean Martin Slaughter (born May 4, 1976) is an American Christian hip hop musician. He started making hip hop music in 1991 but did not release a commercial album until 1999. He has released eight studio albums, ...And Justice for All (1999), The World Is Not Enough (2001), Slaughter Music Presents...the Dungeon Underground Classics, Chapter 1 (2002), Die Another Day (2005), Just Add Water (2006), Man on Fire (2008), The Prototype (2010) and Prototype 2 (2014).
Sean Slaughter | |
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| Birth name | Sean Martin Slaughter |
| Born | May 4, 1976 Queens, New York City, New York |
| Origin | Warwick, New York Newport News, Virginia |
| Genres | Christian hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1991–present |
| Website | slaughtermusic |
Early life and background
editSean Martin Slaughter was born on May 4, 1976,[1][2][3] in Queens, New York City, New York, the son of Alvin Slaughter, and was raised in Queens and Brooklyn. Slaughter explains that his relationship with his father was strained growing up, as his father was often away, and, when he was available, Sean was not very interested in the church or his father's music activities.[4] He graduated from Warwick Valley High School in Warwick, New York, in 1994, where he spent his time as a teenager, before going off to college. He received a full football scholarship to University of Rhode Island, where he majored in business marketing. However, he lost the scholarship after failing to maintain the grades required, and turned to producing hip-hop music instead.[4] Slaughter claims that he produced five songs for Wu-Tang Clan affiliate members M.M.O during this period.[4] He went on to study audio engineering, and received a diploma from the Institute of Audio Research, in 1997. Slaughter obtained his baccalaureate from Regent University in organizational leadership and management, in 2010. His master's degree in education was earned at Liberty University in 2016.[5][6] Slaughter became a confessed Christian in 1999, before his hip hop music ministry started.[7]
Music career
editHis music recording career in 1991, with his first studio album, ...And Justice for All, being released in 1999.[8] The subsequent album, The World Is Not Enough, was released in 2001. He released a third album, Slaughter Music Presents...the Dungeon Underground Classics, Chapter 1, in 2002. His fourth studio album, Die Another Day, was released in 2005.[9][10][11] Slaughter's fifth release, Just Add Water with Mona J., came out in 2006.[12] Man on Fire was released in 2008.[13] His seventh album, The Prototype, was released in 2010.[14][15][16][17][18] That album's sequel, Prototype 2, came out in 2014.[19]
Personal life
editHe is the executive director of Y.H. Thomas Community Center.[5] His wife is Kimtrese, and together they have two children, both daughters, Lyric and Jazz.[5][7]
Discography
edit- Studio albums
- ...And Justice for All (1999)
- The World Is Not Enough (2001)
- Slaughter Music Presents...the Dungeon Underground Classics, Chapter 1 (2002)
- Die Another Day (2005)
- Just Add Water (2006, with Mona J.)
- Man on Fire (2008)
- The Prototype (2010)
- Prototype 2 (2014).
References
edit- ^ seanslaughter (@seanslaughter) (May 4, 2014). "Thanks to everybody who wished me a happy bday....it truly was an awesome day thanks to my wonderful family — feeling happy". Twitter. Retrieved March 19, 2016.
- ^ Intelius. "Sean M Slaughter in Newport News, VA". Intelius. Retrieved March 18, 2016.
- ^ American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. "U Can't Stop Me Work ID No. 887807537 ISWC No. T9157338482 IPI No. 343767738". American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved March 19, 2016. U CAN'T STOP ME Work ID No. 887807537 ISWC No. T9157338482 IPI No. 343767738
- ^ a b c "Sean Slaughter: Beat Box King". CBN. 7 September 2014. Retrieved 2016-03-25.
- ^ a b c Sean Slaughter. "Profile". LinkedIn. Retrieved March 19, 2016.
- ^ Sean Slaughter Music. "About". Facebook. Retrieved March 19, 2016.
- ^ a b Montague, Joe (2006). "Sean Slaughter Interview". The Phantom Tollbooth. Retrieved March 19, 2016.
- ^ AllMusic. "Sean Slaughter : Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved March 19, 2016.
{{cite web}}:|author=has generic name (help) - ^ Staff (April 19, 2005). "Review - Sean Slaughter 'Die Another Day'". Rapzilla. Retrieved March 19, 2016.
- ^ Hayes, Steve (August 10, 2005). "Review: Die Another Day – Sean Slaughter". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved March 19, 2016.
- ^ Bonner, Gerard. "Sean Slaughter (Die Another Day) – Review". Gospelflava. Retrieved March 19, 2016.
- ^ Bonner, Gerard. "Sean Slaughter & Mona J (Just Add Water) – Review". Gospelflava. Retrieved March 19, 2016.
- ^ Staff (January 27, 2009). "Review - Sean Slaughter - Man on Fire". Rapzilla. Retrieved March 19, 2016.
- ^ Matic, Brick O. "The Prototype by Sean Slaughter". Christian Broadcasting Network. Retrieved March 19, 2016.
- ^ Hayes, Steve (September 13, 2010). "Review: Prototype – Sean Slaughter". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved March 19, 2016.
- ^ Lacy, Dwayne (August 1, 2010). "Sean Slaughter (Prototype) – Review". Gospelflava. Retrieved March 19, 2016.
- ^ Niemyjski, Josh (September 9, 2010). "Reviews: Sean Slaughter – The Prototype". Sphere of Hip Hop. Retrieved March 19, 2016.
- ^ Peronto, Anthony (August 15, 2010). "Review: Sean Slaughter- The Prototype". Christian Music Zine. Retrieved March 19, 2016.
- ^ Cody, Daniel (November 13, 2014). "Album Review: Sean Slaughter – Prototype 2". Wade-O Radio. Retrieved March 19, 2016.