Reason

Reason Biography

There are six artists/bands named Reason: 1) Robert Gill better known by his stage name Reason, is an American rapper from Carson, California. He is signed to hip hop record label Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE), where he started to gain recognition. His debut album, There You Have It, was released on September 28, 2018. Reason released his first mixtape, In The Meantime, on January 1, 2015. On January 16, 2016, he released his next mixtape titled The Free Album, while releasing a compilation mixtape called The Proof on his SoundCloud in 2017. On February 9, 2018, he was featured on the Top Dawg Entertainment produced film soundtrack for the Marvel Studios superhero film Black Panther (2018), titled Black Panther The Album Music From And Inspired By, on the song "Seasons". On August 8, it was announced that he was signed to TDE. That same day, he released a single titled "The Soul", with a music video released the next week. On August 29, he released the second single titled "Better Dayz", a song that had already made an appearance on his first mixtape. On September 11, he released the third single titled "Summer Up", also accompanied by a music video. He was also featured on Los Angeles rapper JAG's album with Cozz on "Black Boy Rise". He is also scheduled to go on tour with Jay Rock on the "Big Redemption Tour". Reason released his debut studio album, There You Have It, on September 28, 2018.[8] The album was originally released on May 19, 2017, but upon signing with TDE, the label decided to re-release the album. On January 6, 2019, it was announced that Reason was invited to the Dreamville recording sessions for the compilation album Revenge of the Dreamers III. He later announced that he will be joining the first leg of J.I.D’s "Catch Me If You Can Tour". During a Q&A, Reason shared details about a potential collaborative album with J.I.D, an idea spawned from the recording sessions. 2) Formed in the early part of 2009, Reason is the brainchild of ex-Vandamne/Fyrebyrds/Empire/Crywolf guitarist & songwriter Chris Gyngell and vocalist Paul Mace. The bands mission is to refine the greatest elements of melodic & progressive hard rock & metal into expansive yet direct & powerful songs; something for all fans of pre-grunge power, presented with an up-to-date energy and sentiment. Chris & Paul recruited 3 excellent musicians, keyboard player Gil Hird, bassist Graham Corbett, and drummer Sean Feeley to complete the line-up. Reason signed to Sweden`s Alienation Records, and their debut album `The Darkest Star` was released in December 2011, and is available online worldwide.. see our wall for all CD & download outlets. In April 2013, Reason parted company with drummer Sean Feeley. Sean has now been replaced by talented drummer & percussionist John Townsend, and the band resumed live dates in Summer 2013. Reason will be releasing their second album 'The Deception Of Dreams' through Sky-Rocket Records in January 2015 http://www.reason-music.com/ http://www.facebook.com/pages/Reason 2) Reason (California) is a progressive metal band formed in 2007 as Obsequy. In 2009, they released an EP, Thoughtcrime, which featured a song, "The Toxic Avenger", with Sean Peck of Cage on lead vocals. A music video was produced, and was released in February 2012. Reason cast cult film icon Dennis Woodruff for a role in the video. The song was written for upcoming Toxic Avenger Part 5 feature film. The band was founded by Alex Fidel, who is also a citizen journalist and radio host. http://www.facebook.com/reasonofficial http://www.facebook.com/freethoughtradio _________________________________ 3) REASON (BUFFALO, New York) Reason is a Straight Edge hardcore band from Buffalo, NY featuring former members of The Control, Dead Hearts, Halfmast, Plagued With Rage, Still Ill, They Live, No Reason and No Time Left. According to their MySpace, they are no longer playing shows. http://www.myspace.com/reasonstraightedge __________________________________ 4) Reason (HUNGARY) was founded in 1994 by Attila Horváth, Gábor Dudás and Attila Barna. The early days were characterised by an experimenting attitude towards music, however, in three years’ time the band developed its own style. Their first demo was recorded in 1995 under the title “National Porno”, but it was not until the next year, when they finally found their own path with the help of their new keyboard player. At that time the band grew more serious both musically and textually, which is represented in their second demo called “Moonlight”. The material received positive critics in the Hungarian Metal Hammer magazine. Their main influences have always been bands like Type O Negative or Paradise Lost, but at the same time they have been inspired by musicians and artists of entirely different genres as well. The following years were predominated by playing in various clubs in the country and in Budapest as well (e.g. Riff-Röff Rockklub). Besides, 2000 saw the birth of their third material called “Broods”, which did not prevent them from having temporarily abandon the band. After a period of one and a half years it became clear for two of the founding members, Gábor Dudás and Attila Horváth that they can imagine their future musical activities only within this band. Finally, after a number of changes in the line-up, Reason has reached its present state. In 2005 they finished “Captive of Dreams” and were planning to record their first album. Recently, they have played mainly in Budapest (Marco Polo, Red Hole, Woodoo), but they also had a chance to play in festivals like Night of Doom (in Debrecen) and Gothica V-VI (Petofi Csarnok). ________________________________ 5) Reason (AUSTRALIA) Having withstood the test of time, Reason continues to personify both tenure and standard as one of Australia’s true veteran’s of the underground Hip Hop scene with 15 years experience under his belt. The Reason story reflects true preservation of his belief in maintaining a constant yet positive presence. Reason practices what he preaches by promoting positive content in a context that is truly street, yet with a personal message contained within. A lover of graffiti, politics, life and the environment, these are examples of the diversity that the listener envelops into their own conscience. Reason released his third LP 'One Step Ahead' in 2004, following on from Reography (2002) and Solid in 1999. Reason also released the EP “Life’s A Lesson” in 2006, featuring a bevy of international and local guests. August 2008 saw the return of Reason with his latest offering entitled "The Tides are Turning".