GMANgerald

Recording Artist,Record Producer,Remix Artist,Song Writer, Recording Engineer,Sound Designer,Music Arranger,Bassist, Instrumentalist. http://www.SoundClick.com/gmangerald http://www.StarPolish.com/gmangerald http://www.cdbaby.com/gmanmusic http://www.sonicgarden.com/artist/gmangerald Artist History http://www.broadjam.com/artists/artistindex.asp?artistID=9754 http://www.mp3.com.au/GMANgerald Born Gerald L. Smith Sept. 2, 1960 in Newark New Jersey was given a radio at the age of 4 from his Mother, (An accomplished Gospel & Jazz Pianist)and by the age of 12 began playing electric guitar jammin with neighborhood friends til the age of 14.At this age, he was given the opportunity to work stage crew for the groups:Earth,Wind, and Fire, Ramsey Lewis,and The Emotions at Newark Schools Stadium in the summer of 1974. This was the Juice that sweetened the taste of music for GMAN and for the love of the Bass Guitar. He began playing this instrument throughout his high school years,Performing in local Talent shows,Colleges,Spring & Summer Concerts,his love for R&B, Funk,and Rock was evident.Then at age 17 his Father,(a loverof Jazz & Funk music)introduced him to one of his close friends, A Bassist fromNorth Newark named:William "EARL" Martin. Playing the sounds of Stanley Clarke on his Sunburst Color Fender Jazz Bass.Once GMAN heard this cat played,GMAN made a vow to learn to play like him.This in turn brought on the love for Jazz.By age 18,GMAN turned semi-pro and his Father bought him his first Professional Bass Guitar a "Gibson 'RIPPER' Bass Guitar"and GMAN began recording with various local Bands in various local recording studios. At age 20 this is when he met local group Guitarist- Richard Miller and Richard's Best friends;Gene"O"Thomas and brother Keith Thomas.Gene & Keith's Father Grady "Grade A " Thomas is an Original member of ParlimentFunkadelic. This sparked the PFunk style in GMAN and spawned an array of groups:Natural Force,U.niversal- S.tructual Beat,The Electric Connection,Shade 2,Qaddara, J.A.G., Unfinished Business to name a few.At the age of 30, GMAN took his talents to the next level,he had his hands already in Producing,However,Hip-Hop was there waiting to take flight. He began Producing some Hip-Hop talents in the local areas Of New Jersey,Artist:"BabyGirl",(sign to Perfect Pair Records in 1992)GMAN had a cameo appearance in The "BabyGirl Stompin" video completed by "Ready Or Not- Productions Inc." NYC. GMAN also recorded Battle rhymes for "Poppa Bear",(1992-93 Hip-Hop Seminar World Champion). In 1999 GMAN appeared as a "Panel Judge" at The 20th annual Rap Masters Competitions held at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark,NJ sponsor:Meridian Entertainment- Jersey City,NJ,and returned in 2000 as the "Bassist" for R&B/Folk Artist "Chinua Hawk". GMAN knew at this point music like Hip-Hop is the way of life and the soul voice of his musical projections. Along the way GMAN has worked with countless Artist,Song- Writers,Producers,Musicians,and Audio Engineers. From:GhostFace-Killah,Raekwon,Cappadonna,Storm(members of Wu-Tang Clan), members of "The Fugees":Omega,Mafia-Tha Haitian Sicilian & Hard-Hittin Harry.To Singer/Actress- Elain B. Lockler,Rapper/Singer/Actor Andre Moore(Star in the Motion Picture "New Jersey Drive")Song Writers Mervin and Jean Steals,Lorne Rawls,Native Trinity,Kenny & Sabrina Johnston(Perfect Pair Records),Rayvon(Bigyard Records), Dave"SQUIGGY"Biglin(member of the Rock Group "Joey & The Works"),Brad Johnson & The Night People,Tanya Diona(Vocalist Winner at The Apollo Theater NYC)Hip-Hop Artist "Fierce"(WrekHouse Wrekords),Clarence Burke(Invisible Man's Band),Diane Young-member of the groups "Young & Company and the original Funk Band "Slave"and the list goes on... Now GMAN has again embarked on taking his credentials to the next level. GMAN plays on a customized Fender "70's Classic" Jazz Bass Guitar Fender Bullet Bass Guitar,Gibson"The Ripper"Bass Guitar, Carlo Robelli elec./acous. Bass Guitars(4-string,4-string fretless,6-string,8-string,& acoustic 3/4 Upright Bass), Samick 5-string Bass Guitar,Ibanez & Peavy Guitars,Digital Keyboards,African,Latin,Modern Percussions,Traynor modified amps.w/Hartke & GMI cabs. GMAN is a Graduate from The Institute Of Audio Research in NYC for Recording Engineering & Music Production.GMAN also has a diploma in Electronics and has worked in the electronics field Professionally for 13 years as an Elec. Technician. GMAN's latest CD-GMAN:THE JAZZMAN Vol.1,Vol.1.3,Vol.2 GMAN-The Early Years of Hip-Hop and GMAN-The Spirit of The Youth are now released look out for GMAN's next CD's:GMAN-Brick City Beatz in June 2005 and GMAN:The Corridors Of Life April 2006