Arnie Sykes is a rapper, comedian, actor and artist. He used his vast knowledge of all things television and the omni-flavored sauce that is Pop Culture to create "The Original Pranksta Rapper" - Arnie Sykes. His debut album, TV Junkie, released in 2002, is the fusion of his love for comedy and his roots in R&B, rap, and hip-hop.
Born and raised in Greensboro, North Carolina, Arnie Sykes grew up writing, drawing, and watching television. He graduated from a prestigious Southeastern university, where he was first exposed to improvisational comedy, a skill he quickly mastered and continues to hone in Austin, Texas. Arnie Sykes has performed locally with fellow musicians and improv comedians Jerm Pollet ("Every Song is a Mating Call") and Owen Egerton ("Big Thick Wooden Board"). Discussions with musician/producer Huey Esquire, slated to produce Egerton's follow up record, lead Arnie Sykes and Huey Esquire to the collaboration that resulted in the debut album.
"TV Junkie" is not a parody album. Rather, it is the fusion of Arnie Sykes' endearing love for comedy and his roots in rap, hip-hop, and R&B. This is evidenced by the variety of offerings on the LP, including the upbeat and infectious first single "Michelle," in which Arnie Sykes gives love to all girls named Michelle, from celebrities to the lesser known. Other tracks include the love letter ballad "Wanna Make Beyoncé My Feyoncé"; the self-promoting "Good Props," featuring roots rock diva Theresa Andersson ("No Regrets"); "Changed Overnight (Like A Gremlin)," the tale of a girlfriend gone bad; and the South Florida/Dirty South-influenced "Who's Ya Daddy?"
For more on Arnie Sykes, check out the official web site at www.arniesykes.com.
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http://www.arniesykes.comTrack List:
1. Prelude
2. Havin' Fun (Intro)
3. Good Props (Feat. Theresa Andersson)
4. Michelle
5. Changed Overnight (Like A Gremlin)
6. Wanna Make Beyoncé My Feyoncé
7. Who's Ya Daddy?
8. U Can't Do That On Television
9. Smurfin' Blue
10. Toons Toons Toons
11. TV Junkie (Feat. Leah Stinson)
12. Havin' Fun (Outro)
13. BONUS: Changed Overnight (Like A Gremlin) Bass Remix
14. BONUS: Short Man II (Feat. Owen Egerton)
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