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Deep Thinkers

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Deep Thinkers
OriginKansas City, Missouri
GenresHip hop
Years active2000s
MembersAaron Sutton (Brother of Moses), Kyle Dykes (Leonard Dstroy)

Deep Thinkers is an American hip hop group from Kansas City, Missouri composed of MC Aaron Sutton (Brother of Moses) and DJ and producer Kyle Dykes (Leonard D. Story,[1] Leonard Dstroy,[2] or Lenny D[3]).

Sutton and Dykes first met each other while performing in the live band Sevenfold Symphony and have been credited with playing an essential role in developing the Kansas City hip-hop scene.[4] Sutton regularly volunteers in the Kansas City community,[2] and is also an oil painter.[1]

The group's lyrics center on social issues such as politics, homelessness, and poverty. Its beats are composed of a myriad of samples, including those of 1970s funk music,[5] jazz, and world music.[6] Deep Thinkers has performed with artists including Del tha Funkee Homosapien and Mac Lethal.[7]


Discography

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  • Outlook (self-released, 2003)[2]
  • Necks Move (Datura Records, 2005)[8]
  • Don't Call It A Mixtape Vol. 1 (Symbol Heavy, 2006)[5]
  • Reprogram (INnatesounds, 2007)[3]
  • Make It Quake (Wilshire District Music, 2009)

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Tillman, Lee H. "Thinking of a Master Plan". FreeHiphopNow.com. Archived from the original on January 15, 2008. Retrieved January 26, 2008.
  2. ^ a b c Gintowt, Richard (August 22, 2003). "Deep Thinkers". Lawrence.com. Retrieved January 26, 2008.
  3. ^ a b Goellner, Caleb (January 17, 2008). "Good Thinking". The Pitch. Village Voice Media. Retrieved January 26, 2008.
  4. ^ "Food For Thought". MVRemix. Retrieved February 17, 2014.
  5. ^ a b Milbourn, Chris (August 16, 2007). "The Deep Thinkers". The Pitch. Village Voice Media. Retrieved January 26, 2008.
  6. ^ Hickman, Christopher (April 20, 2005). "Deep Thinkers Necks Move". Flak Magazine. Archived from the original on December 19, 2007. Retrieved January 26, 2008.
  7. ^ D Tha Man (April 8, 2005). "Deep Thinkers - Necks Move Coup De Grace". Retrieved January 26, 2008.
  8. ^ "Necks Move by Deep Thinkers". Amazon. Retrieved January 26, 2008.
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