Birth name Carlos Evans Role Musician Name Haas G | Years active 1991–present Also known as Haas G (UMC era) Music group The U.M.C.'s | |
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Born March 24, 1971 (age 53)
Brooklyn, New York, US ( 1971-03-24 ) Origin Staten Island, New York City Occupation(s) Rap artist, record producer Instruments MPC2000, Ensoniq ASR-10, #LOGIC Weapon of Choice Albums Unleashed, Fruits of Nature Genres Hip hop music, Reggae, Rhythm and blues | ||
Haas G(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).
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Biography
Opening the door for Staten Island Hip- Hop, Fantom of the Beat, born Carlos Evans, began his music career as Haas G, part of the hip-hop duo UMC’s. In the early 90’s UMC’s won acclaim for their first single “Blue Cheese.” (#1 Billboard rap single) Soon after, the second single, “One to Grow On” became Billboard’s #1 Rap Song. (#2 Billboard rap single). Fantom created songs on both UMC’s albums “Fruits of Nature” and “Unleashed.”
Music, according to Fantom is the universal language. He credits a lifetime of exposure to a variety of genres to his success as a producer. His production credits, through Fantom of the Beat, span many artists in the hip-hop world including Sadat X, Raekwon, Inspectah Deck, and Ms. Toi. He’s worked with some of the world’s most respected labels such as Def Jam Records, Aftermath Records, Koch Entertainment, Epic Records, and Universal Records. He produced 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.
Fantom’s credentials also include “Magic Stick” which he produced for Lil’ Kim and 50 Cent. This track was one of the most played songs in crossover urban markets and reached the #2 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
"Magic Stick" was featured in the (2005) movie, King's Ransom, and will be on the soundtrack for the upcoming movie Now You See Me 2, starring Jesse Eisenberg and Morgan Freeman.
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."
With The U.M.C.'s
U.S. R&B & Hip Hop #32
U.S. Heatseakers chart #36
U.S. R&B & Hip Hop #63
With The U.M.C.'s
As producer
Track listing: Take It Off (Busta Rhymes, 1998)
Track listing: Apollo Kids (Ghostface Killah, 1999)
Track listing: Rotten Apple (50 Cent, 2002)
Track listing: Bad Luck (50 Cent, 2002)
Track listing: Magic Stick (Lil' Kim featuring 50 Cent, 2003)
Track listing: Big City (Inspectah Deck, 2003)
Track listing: City High (Inspectah Deck, 2003)
Track listing: Get Right (Inspectah Deck, 2003)
Track listing: It's Like That (Inspectah Deck, 2003)
Track listing: U Wanna Be (Inspectah Deck, 2003)
Track listing: Framed (Inspectah Deck, 2003)
Track listing: Bumpin' and Grindin (Inspectah Deck, 2003)
Track listing: The Stereotype (Inspectah Deck, 2003)
Track listing: Miguel Sanchez (Ghostface Killah, 2006)
Track listing: Street Opera (Ghostface Killah, 2006)
Track listing: Blue Armor (Ghostface Killah, 2006)
Track listing: Cuban Chronicles (Raekwon, 2007)
Track listing: No Luv (Inspectah Deck, 2014)
Features
Brown Magic Episode (2/19/2012)
Track listing: Magic Stick
Soundtrack
Track listing: Magic Stick (2005)
Soundtrack
Track listing: Magic Stick (2016)