Fantom of the Beat feat. Rhymrcka-Grindmode
Fantom of the Beat, Legendary Staten Island Artist from The UMC’S Releases New Single, “Grind Mode”
The New EP, Fantom Certified Will Be Available Fall of 2024
September 12, 2024- New York, NY NY- The legendary hip-hop group, The UMC’s were part of a well-documented transformation of music during the 1990’s.
The group formed in Staten Island in 1991. The acronym has dual meanings, The Undisputed Masters of Charisma and Unleash My Culture. The name Unleash My Culture resonates today with the changing tides in society and the devolution of music and the world.
The U.M.C. ‘s released their debut full-length album Fruits of Nature which quickly enabled the duo to rise to success amid the Golden age of hip-hop. The record featured their number one Billboard Hot Rap single “Blue Cheese” as well as their number two Hot Rap single “One to Grow On.”
In 1993, the duo released their second album Unleashed. Shortly after that, the duo separated. Haas G focused on producing music after they split, and garnered a number-one hit for Lil’ Kim Featuring 50 Cent entitled “Magic Stick.” The track song catapulted Haas G (Fantom of the Beat) to the top of the game. The song peaked on the Billboard Top 100 Chart at number 20 and was a top 10 hit on the Billboard Rap Chart.
Fantom continued to stretch his production talents that included his trademark style. It combines elements of the late 1960’s and 1970’s, creating sounds which represent the struggle and the voice of the inner city.
There is a new documentary out now that tells the story of Staten Island and its place in hip-hop history. The Culture of Hip-hop, The Staten Island Story delves into the real stories behind the success of the artists that started it all.
Fantom’s new 6-song EP, Fantom Certified is due for release Fall of 2024. The concept of harnessing new music as it relates to the UMC’s alternate name, Unleash My Culture is a compelling testament to Fantom’s elusive career, his evolution as a producer and how his music relates to the changes in hip-hop. “Back in the day, rappers were teachers. We were soothsayers and we were helping kids who didn’t have anyone,” says Fantom.
The culture of hip-hop has been lost as a result of many variables. “I want to instill my integrity into the culture. I want it to blossom and move in the right direction. Usually, it’s the one behind the scenes who’s calling the shots, the producer who’s developing the plan,” adds Fantom.
The debut track produced by Fantom of the Beat, “Grind Mode” features Rhymrcka. The debut single will be available on September 13, 2024. “The track is heat for the street and Fantom Certified,” says Fantom.
“The EP is about substance. It is genuine. It is about diversity and there are topics,” says Fantom. Fantom Certified was developed using a process of creativity that is totally original. “There is nothing that’s artificial in the music.
Unleash My Culture stands for owning and trying to protect the culture of hip-hop. “If we don’t stand up for that now, hip-hop will be drowned out not only by the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) but simply by the constant stream of music that is available and nothing will be original,” says Fantom.
Fantom’s new EP will be available this September. His debut single, “Grind Mode” will be out September 13, 2024.
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