SINOTRA
An extremely diverse artist with crooning melodies and intricate raps, Sinotra brings 11 years of rhyming experience to form a fresh sound that is yet to be heard. Sinotra is a true entertainer determined to present you with his raw abilities; his thunderous stage presence comes from being overlooked for so many years while his glitzy personality comes from the frustration of constantly being told his place in life. His ‘all out’ attitude is that of a man expected to fail, but with all too much to live for. Raised in a Nova Scotian household, and hailing from the Lawrence Heights Community better known as Jungle City, Sinotra represents the next level of talent emerging from Toronto.
As his name suggests, Sinotra has a rich background in music. When he was younger, he honed his harmonies singing at his local church. Growing up in a soulful household of classic music, it wasn’t rare for him to hear the sounds of James Brown, Marvin Gaye, Shirley Caesar, Phil Collins, or Bob Marley coming from his parents’ speakers. Mix that in with more recent influences such as Michael Jackson, Jay Z, Snoop Dogg, and the late great Biggie Smalls, you can truly hear how Sinotra’s sound is shaped by the best artists out there.
Sinotra has always found a way to turn his childhood emotions into passionate and feel good music. He credits the adversity and triumph he has undergone for who he is today; a creative, positive individual who is making something of his life. His guidance comes from great world leaders such as Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther King, and Mohammed Ali to more local, yet equally important influences such as his parents and his 5th grade English teacher. Sinotra has learned from these role models, heeded their words of wisdom, and translated them into his own expressions of knowledge.
Sinotra is an alumnus of the Remix Project which has also led him to speak at the UN habitat conference that took place in Durbin, South Africa. He has countless album features, and appeared on numerous mix tapes, most recently the North American smash “Bridge in the Gap” series VA to T.O volumes 2 and 3. Sinotra also appeared on Canada’s own Much Music with guest judge Jay-Z who referred to Sinotra as “Great”. He has also worked with the world-renowned fashion designer Marc Ecko on his “I Am Unlimited” campaign; the theme song “Just follow your Dreams” is composed and recorded by none other than Sinotra. He has also reached rotation on Toronto’s commercial radio station Flow 93.5. Sinotra continues to record and add to his already 30 plus songs on standby, while he is creating his first solo album for the masses. He will keep his name buzzing with mix tapes and various performances.
Taking notice to the impact he has had on his community, the CBC called upon him to do a track speaking about the revitalization issues currently taking place in the Lawrence Heights community. Not only does Sinotra bring a unique delivery and unmatched energy on stage, but his rhymes deal with everything that surrounds him. Life’s aspirations, dreams, and nightmares, past occurrences, and relationships all form his diverse subject matter. With a unique mindset, he strives to be a positive role model for the new generation of youth. As an up and coming Canadian artist, Sinotra is ready to leave his ferocious past behind him, and transfer his pent up energy into a positive force, proving that he is the all around artist, entertainer and lyricist needed to rejuvenate the scene in Canada.
Audio:
All Mine
Contact:
teamsinotra@gmail.com
Web:
myspace.com/sinot
youtube.com/user/itssinotra
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