For as long as he can remember, Sapient has dabbled in multiple instruments, but after getting busted for graffiti charges at 18, he took to rapping over his own beats made with a drum machine, a guitar and an 8-track.
The early training flourished into a distinctive sound of multi-textured arrangements structured with the sense of a songwriter. Sapient’s beats have re-defined the sound of Northwest hip hop and carried luminary voices from the likes of Aesop Rock, Slug (Atmosphere), Freestyle Fellowship and more. As an independent artist, Sapient is hands on, mixing and mastering, designing his visual art and directing videos, developing his brand with an insatiable work ethic. Committed to care for his young family and cultivate his creative vision, Sapient is pushing boundaries and claiming his own space in our musical lexicon with his new album Slump.
Sapient doesn’t fit the mold of hip hop artist. He’s real… warm, friendly, and engaging. He and his gorgeous wife Audra have three littles, their 3rd baby was born this past summer. He’s a hands-on dad and we love that about him.
Every month we are growing our kitchen playlist At A Kitchen Box, we believe that music sets the tone in the kitchen. And, we crave variety. Out from Under is a great addition to the list. Turn up the volume tonight before you start chopping, dicing and cooking your meal. You may find it to be the difference between a daily chore of getting food on the table versus time well spent composing a meal. We eat every day. Why not make it as fun as possible… you may find yourself dancing while you cook!
How bad could that be? (as Ina would say)
- Brooke & Ang
