Origin Durham, North Carolina Years active 2007 - Present | Genres Hip Hop, Rap, Soul | |
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Associated acts Nnenna Freelon, Phonte, 9th Wonder, Questlove, YahZarah, The Apple Juice Kid Members Pierce Freelon, Eric Hirsh, Stephen Coffman, Peter Kimosh Albums Freedom Suite, Silence Fiction Profiles | ||
The Beast is an American alternative hip hop band from Durham, North Carolina. Formed in 2007 by emcee Pierce Freelon, drummer Stephen Coffman, bassist Peter Kimosh and pianist Eric Hirsh, The Beast is best known for their 2010 collaborative album with 6-time Grammy nominated jazz vocalist Nnenna Freelon called, Freedom Suite. Released in collaboration with Okayplayer's jazz channel The Revivalist, Freedom Suite garnered international acclaim for The Beast's progressive lyrics and eclectic jazz-infused production. The Beast has collaborated artists such as 9th Wonder, Nnenna Freelon, YahZarah, Phonte, The Apple Juice Kid, Geechi Suede (of Camp Lo) and Branford Marsalis. All members of the band are graduates of UNC Chapel Hill.
Songs
TranslationSilence Fiction · 2009
Let Go ft Tyler WoodsFreedom Suite · 2010
FreedomSilence Fiction · 2009