News and Observer Feature
Check out our feature story from the News and Observer. Click the photo to read the article:
Throwback: Download “Belly”
The Beast’s critically acclaimed EP,Belly was released in 2008 and hailed as “eclectic and intricate Hip-Hop shot through with soul and Afro-Cuban influences”. Click the image below to download now!
Welcome to The Beast Music
Welcome to thebeastmusic.com – your home for indie hip hop and progressive jazz. Learn more about the band: Equally comfortable in the worlds of hip-hop and jazz, The Beast developed its revolutionary sound at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. While pianist Eric Hirsh, drummer Stephen Coffman, and bassist Peter Kimosh were earning their music degrees in the jazz department, emcee Pierce Freelon (son of 6-time Grammy nominated jazz vocalist, Nnenna Freelon) was developing his intelligent lyricism at cyphers and music venues across campus. After graduating, the quartet joined forces in 2007 and quickly distinguished themselves as one of the most progressive and entertaining bands in the North Carolina through their high energy live show and exceptional compositions.
