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In a world of "cookie-cutter" bands, the challenge facing all musicians is how to create something truly unique, yet remain captivating while doing it. Although this is certainly no easy task, Fat Daddy Has Been has successfully and seamlessly melded Hip-Hop, Soul, Reggae/Ska, and Rock into a completely original sound that they can truly call their own...
Fat Daddy Has Been
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Currently 7 musicians (drums, bass, two guitars, a three piece horn section), and vocalist Marcus “Marchitect” Watkins, the group is a popular draw in the Philadelphia area, and recently released their third independent album Cannot Kill My Music.
Marchitect - Vocals
Donny - Drums, Percussion
Mike - Guitar, vocals
Vince- Bass, vocals
Bails - Guitar, vocals
JP - Trumpet
Brie - Sax
Drew- Sax
Read more: http://www.myspace.com/fatdaddyhasbeen#ixzz0uXUG0428
Awards include:
*2011- Best Horn Section -WSTW 93.7
*2011- Best Hip-Hop Song (Summer Smile)- WSTW 93.7
*2011 Best Rapper (Marchitect)- WSTW 93.7
*2011 Best Live Act- WSTW 93.7
* 2009 Best hip hip group – WSTW 93.7
* Out & About Magazine 2008 Music Awards:
* Best Recording: Fat Daddy Has Been, Who Wants Seconds
* Best Frontman: Marchitect, Fat Daddy Has Been
* Voted Best Alternative Band by Delaware Industry at the Delaware Music Awards, Dewey Beach DE, 2007 and 2008.
* Winner of the Love & Action Battle of the Bands, Grape Street Pub, Manayunk, PA, 2006.
* Winner of Kelly’s Logan House Thursday Night Nightlife, Wilmington, DE, 2005.
* Winner of The Spark Magazine Summer Series 2005.
In a world of "cookie-cutter" bands, the challenge facing all musicians is how to create something truly unique, yet remain captivating while doing it. Although this is certainly no easy task, Fat Daddy Has Been has successfully and seamlessly melded Hip-Hop, Soul, Reggae/Ska, and Rock into a completely original sound that they can truly call their own...
Fat Daddy Has Been
Currently 7 musicians (drums, bass, two guitars, a three piece horn section), and vocalist Marcus “Marchitect” Watkins, the group is a popular draw in the Philadelphia area, and recently released their third independent album Cannot Kill My Music.
Marchitect - Vocals
Donny - Drums, Percussion
Mike - Guitar, vocals
Vince- Bass, vocals
Bails - Guitar, vocals
JP - Trumpet
Brie - Sax
Drew- Sax
Read more: http://www.fatdaddyhasbeen.com
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Biography text from Last.fm, available under CC BY-SA.