2008 Woodie Awards
Music scene continues to grow, evolve in Clarksville
A.J. Dugger
Issue date: 11/14/07 Section: Features
The hip-hop community in Clarksville is expanding more and more each day.
There is a group of local musicians known around Clarksville as The 931, and they're making a big name for themselves in Tennessee.
The 931 is composed of three record labels: SpookySk8 Entertainment, Violent Boy Mafia and The Nu Lyfe. A large number of different music acts perform under these labels.
It all began back in 2003 when Chad Coleman created SpookySk8 Entertainment while still living in Seattle. He soon moved to Clarksville, and began composing with local producer and rapper, Tommy Dodson. Coleman goes by the stage name C2, and is the owner of SpookySk8 Entertainment.
Coleman and Dodson are constantly composing and recording songs, and have a growing entourage of new performers and fans. They're on the lookout for APSU students with musical talent.
"We want to use real samples provided by the surrounding students," Dodson said. Dodson's stage name is Tommy Gunnz. "I've been in Clarksville all my life. We're trying to represent Clarksville, and that includes Austin Peay."
Dodson enjoys the thrill of hearing his music being blasted loudly from a stranger's car. This means that his music is selling.
"I enjoy the feedback," Dodson said. One unique aspect of the group is the fact that there are several different labels, but all of the different artists and producers support each other.
"Everybody can have their own flavor on their own label," Coleman said. As a matter of fact, Coleman is now working on a rock/rap CD.
The music provided by The 931 is very distinctive. The beats are hip-hop, but there are some catchy melodies and hooks found throughout the songs as well.
Their music cannot be categorized under one genre. There is hip-hop, rock, soul, R&B and other music found throughout the mix. Dodson is planning on releasing a country album in the near future.
The 931 creates songs that target all audiences. "Skateboarders, watch out! We do have a song for you, too. We don't discriminate. We love everybody. Everybody has their type of music. We want to fit into their categories," Dodson said.
There is a group of local musicians known around Clarksville as The 931, and they're making a big name for themselves in Tennessee.
The 931 is composed of three record labels: SpookySk8 Entertainment, Violent Boy Mafia and The Nu Lyfe. A large number of different music acts perform under these labels.
It all began back in 2003 when Chad Coleman created SpookySk8 Entertainment while still living in Seattle. He soon moved to Clarksville, and began composing with local producer and rapper, Tommy Dodson. Coleman goes by the stage name C2, and is the owner of SpookySk8 Entertainment.
Coleman and Dodson are constantly composing and recording songs, and have a growing entourage of new performers and fans. They're on the lookout for APSU students with musical talent.
"We want to use real samples provided by the surrounding students," Dodson said. Dodson's stage name is Tommy Gunnz. "I've been in Clarksville all my life. We're trying to represent Clarksville, and that includes Austin Peay."
Dodson enjoys the thrill of hearing his music being blasted loudly from a stranger's car. This means that his music is selling.
"I enjoy the feedback," Dodson said. One unique aspect of the group is the fact that there are several different labels, but all of the different artists and producers support each other.
"Everybody can have their own flavor on their own label," Coleman said. As a matter of fact, Coleman is now working on a rock/rap CD.
The music provided by The 931 is very distinctive. The beats are hip-hop, but there are some catchy melodies and hooks found throughout the songs as well.
Their music cannot be categorized under one genre. There is hip-hop, rock, soul, R&B and other music found throughout the mix. Dodson is planning on releasing a country album in the near future.
The 931 creates songs that target all audiences. "Skateboarders, watch out! We do have a song for you, too. We don't discriminate. We love everybody. Everybody has their type of music. We want to fit into their categories," Dodson said.
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