Haas G

Fantom Of The Beat
Background information
Birth name Carlos Evans[1]
Also known as Haas G (UMC era)
Born March 24, 1971
Brooklyn, New York, US
Origin Staten Island, New York City
Genres Hip hop, Reggae, R & B
Occupation(s) Rap artist, record producer
Instruments MPC2000, Ensoniq ASR-10, #LOGIC Weapon of Choice
Years active 1991–present
Associated acts The U.M.C.'s, Kool Kim, NYOIL, Chip Fu, Calliope Muse, Chedda Bang, Livin Proof, Cappadonna, D.O.E., R Kelly, Trey Songz, Kevin Lytle
Website www.facebook.com/umchiphop

Haas G[2](born Carlos Evans, aka Fantom of the Beat) is a Staten Island-based hip hop musician. Haas G was part of the 1990s rap duo The U.M.C.'s, and as Carlos Evans, he is credited as producer of the hit "Magic Stick" (Lil' Kim featuring 50 Cent).

Biography

Opening the door for Staten Island Hip-Hop, Haas G started his music career in the early 90's performing as part of the Hip-Hop duo, the U.M.C.'s. The group won high acclaim for their first single, "Blue Cheese" (#1 Billboard rap single[3] and the second single, "One to Grow On" (#2 Billboard rap single[4]), both from their 1991 debut album Fruits of Nature. The duo produced a second album, Unleashed, in 1994,[5] before each member going solo soon thereafter.

Following the break up of The U.M.C.'s, Haas G took some time for family prior to reinventing his career as a full-time producer in the late 1990s. He rebranded himself as Fantom of the Beat, and under this name and its variations, his production credits span many artists in the Hip-Hop world and include "Magic Stick", Ghostface Killah’s “Apollo Kids” track from the Supreme Clientele album (this song helped turn Ghostface’s solo career around, with critics calling it his “street credible resurrection song.”), and in addition, he produced “Take it Off” for Busta Rhymes on the album E.L.E. (Extinction Level Event): The Final World Front which is widely considered Busta’s best effort for its sequencing and quality material.

Music, according to Fantom is the universal language. He credits his exposure throughout his life to a variety of genres in his success as a producer.

Fantom’s credentials also include “Magic Stick” which he produced for 50 Cent and L’il Kim. Upon its release, this track was one of the most played songs in crossover urban markets and reached the #2 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 charts.

Fantom continues to stretch his production talents – to include his trademark style combining elements of the late ‘60’s and ‘70’s creating the sounds which represent the struggle and the voice of the inner city. He takes his life experiences and applies them to music – creating sounds that, in essence, are capable of moving people to take action.

“Music is a substantial part of my life; it’s how I express my fears, my sadness and happiness, my everything. My music is raw emotion,” Fantom says. “The passion I feel for music shows through in everything I create,” he adds.

In the music industry, everyone has a role model and Fantom is no exception. “Strong role models in the industry, for me, include Quincy Jones, Paul Mauriat and Willie Mitchell.”

Fantom has also worked with artists such as Raekwon, Inspectah Deck, and Ms Toi. In addition, he’s worked with some of the most well known labels such as Def Jam Records, Aftermath Records, Koch Entertainment, Epic Records, and Universal Records, to name a few.

Discography

Albums

With The U.M.C.'s

Singles

With The U.M.C.'s

As producer


References

  1. ↑ https://soundcloud.com/carlos-evans
  2. ↑ "Interview with Haas G". Sirius Radio. Rap is Outta Control
  3. ↑ "Billboard1". Billboard Magazine. Retrieved 22 September 2014.)
  4. ↑ Hess, Mickey (2009). "Billboard 2". ABC-CLIO. Retrieved 22 September 2014.
  5. ↑ "Billboard Charts". Billboard Magazine.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Billboard, Allmusic.com