Just because you have a box doesn‟t mean that the lid must fit on it, you cannot think outside of it, or the contents need to remain inside of it. Some things are best left for spillage. Locked, loaded and dropping round after round of “joy bombs”, entering stage left is the explosive multi-talented inspirational Hip-Hop performer Shonlock, who on his own watch, sold 15,000 units of his first music project out of the trunk of his car. With timeless intensity and passion, he proves to his audience that there is a difference between hearing music and „feeling‟ music. His highly anticipated album “Monsta and The Machine” under Arrow / Universal Records, exposes audiences to the pop-locking acrobatic high dives, the guitar trills and riffs, the crispy, hard-hitting 808 bass lines, and intense kinetic energy, that accelerates and expands his live performances from the stage onto the souls of his entire audience.
Furthering the spiritually-conscious Hip-Hop movement with „real-life‟ insight and lyrics designed for the average fan to understand, Deshon „Shonlock‟ Bullock creatively blends influences from Soul, Rock, and Hip-Hop into the open air and space. Regardless of his fans differences, he is able to keep them engaged and entertained. His shows blend high energy, entertainment, spirituality and empowerment through God’s love. With his live band Monsta backing him, a fan can get a taste of the word regardless of their standing in the ministry. “It is important for my music to relate to all people and not risk losing a fan because they haven‟t met God yet. I want relationships with my fans that have no boundaries and connect my messages with fans inside and outside of the Christian market.” Offering street-edgy rhythms, solace, and God‟s insight, Shonlock’s music and lyrics strengthen the bonds between fans and faith.
“When their mouths are wide open, I like to throw a pill in it!” – Shonlock
Although heavily influenced by TobyMac, the GRAMMY Award-winning Christian rapper, producer and songwriter, Shonlock is an original mold. In addition to touring with TobyMac, he is multi-instrumental. His gifts have allowed him to also work with GRAMMY Nominated artists Canton Jones, Trinitee 5:7, Kierra ‘KiKi’ Sheard, and Mandisa, The Katinas and the sisters of V3. Prior to his life as a spiritual Hip-Hop artist, Shonlock was a dancer and choreographer for GRAMMY Award-Winning group Arrested Development; Nashville based hip hop group “GRITS”, and the late R&B princess Aaliyah.
“A box without hinges, key, or lid, yet golden treasure inside is hid.” Shonlock is the Hip-Hop movement‟s golden treasure, grabbing attention everywhere he goes, leaving fans yearning for more. Live, synched, or programmed, the Illinois-bred performer is exhilarating. With God‟s message under his breath, and hip-hop culture‟s freedom of expression under his belt, Shonlock‟s unique sound is sure to resonate with multi-cultural audiences who have long awaited a solid offering from a spiritually-conscious hip hop artist.
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