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Sa-Ra
Sa-Ra
Origin	Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres	Progressive soul; neo funk; alternative hip hop; indie soul;
Labels	Ubiquity; Babygrande; GOOD;
Members	Om'Mas Keith; Shafiq Husayn; Taz Arnold;
Website	Official website

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Sa-Ra is an American musical group from Los Angeles, also known by its full name, The Sa-Ra Creative Partners. The group is composed of Om'Mas Keith, Taz Arnold, and Shafiq Husayn. The name translates roughly to "the children of God". The group's name, style and creativity are allusions to the similarly named jazz composer Sun Ra. Their music has been described as progressive soul, neo funk, and alternative hip hop.

History

Sa-Ra formed in the late 1990s from a trio of industry producers, musicians, and executives. The group’s discography^[5] includes songs with artists such as Jurassic 5 and Pharoahe Monch, and have collectively and/or individually produced songs for artists like Heavy D, Bilal (specifically his Love for Sale album),^[6] Dr. Dre, Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, Frank Ocean, Fonzworth Bentley, Jay-Z, John Legend and Goapele. The group had previously been signed to Kanye West's GOOD Music label, where it planned to release their debut album. The label was dissolved by distributor Sony BMG, and the group signed a deal with independent label Babygrande.

Releases and recent music

Several singles and recordings have been released under the group's own name, primarily on independent labels such as ABB Records, Ubiquity Records, and Sound in Color and on various compilation albums, and include "Glorious," and singles "Double Dutch" and "Second Time Around." Newer material was released on the promotional SetUps and Justifications album sampler in mid-2006, including songs such as "Big Fame," "StarWars," and "Hollywood." Their "Second Time Around" single was released in CD format, and is generally available from major online retailers as well as iTunes. The group’s original vinyl singles ("Double Dutch" and "Glorious") were limited releases on Ubiquity Records. A full-length album, titled The Hollywood Recordings, was released on Babygrande Records on April 24, 2007.

In 2006, the group said that their sound is unlikely to gain much attention from MTV.^[7] However, beginning in 2009, Om'Mas Keith became a regular cast member on Diddy's MTV programme Making His Band drawing more attention to Sa-Ra.

Discography

Albums

The Hollywood Recordings (2007)
Nuclear Evolution: The Age of Love (2009)^[8]

Appearances

2004: "Turn It Up", "Certified" (from the Krumbsnatcha album Let The Truth Be Told)
2005: "A Helluva Town" (from Impulsive! Revolutionary Jazz Reworked)
2005: "Deep Inside" (from the Platinum Pied Pipers album Triple P)
2007: "Space Fruit Interlude" (from the Talib Kweli album Eardrum)
2015: "Finale" (from the Ty Dolla $ign album Free TC)

References

^ Peisner, David (June 2007). "Sa-Ra Creative Partners: The Hollywood Recordings". Spin. p. 95. Retrieved January 23, 2021 – via Google Books.
^ Cordor, Cyril (n.d.). "Sa-Ra: Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved January 23, 2021.
^ Zeisloft, Jacqueline (May 16, 2019). "Anderson .Paak Takes It to the Bank on Ventura". Nashville Scene. Retrieved January 23, 2021.
^ "Best R&B Albums of 2016 So Far". Rolling Stone. June 24, 2016.
^ "Sa-Ra Creative Partners discography". Discogs. Retrieved July 1, 2014.
^ Anon. (January 31, 2013). "Bilal 'A Love Surreal' CD Release, Tuesday, February 12 at Highline Ballroom" (Press release). Carolyn McClair Public Relations. Retrieved July 20, 2020 – via All About Jazz.
^ Steve Yates (January 12, 2006). "Sa-Ra interview". BBC.co.uk. Archived from the original on February 9, 2006. Retrieved July 1, 2014.
^ Del F. Cowie. "The Force of Sa-Ra Creative Partners". Exclaim!. Archived from the original on July 10, 2012.

External links

Sa-Ra – official site
Sa-Ra discography at Discogs

[spin-1] Peisner, David (June 2007). "Sa-Ra Creative Partners: The Hollywood Recordings". Spin. p. 95. Retrieved January 23, 2021 – via Google Books.

[2] Cordor, Cyril (n.d.). "Sa-Ra: Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved January 23, 2021.

[3] Zeisloft, Jacqueline (May 16, 2019). "Anderson .Paak Takes It to the Bank on Ventura". Nashville Scene. Retrieved January 23, 2021.

[4] "Best R&B Albums of 2016 So Far". Rolling Stone. June 24, 2016.

[5] "Sa-Ra Creative Partners discography". Discogs. Retrieved July 1, 2014.

[6] Anon. (January 31, 2013). "Bilal 'A Love Surreal' CD Release, Tuesday, February 12 at Highline Ballroom" (Press release). Carolyn McClair Public Relations. Retrieved July 20, 2020 – via All About Jazz.

[7] Steve Yates (January 12, 2006). "Sa-Ra interview". BBC.co.uk. Archived from the original on February 9, 2006. Retrieved July 1, 2014.

[8] Del F. Cowie. "The Force of Sa-Ra Creative Partners". Exclaim!. Archived from the original on July 10, 2012.

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+*indie soul<ref>{{cite magazine | url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/best-rb-albums-of-2016-so-far-170635/ | title=Best R&B Albums of 2016 So Far | magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] | date=June 24, 2016 }}</ref>
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+| label               = {{flatlist|
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-*[[Babygrande Records|Babygrande]]}}
+*[[Babygrande Records|Babygrande]]
+*[[GOOD Music|GOOD]]}}
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-'''Sa-Ra''' is an American musical group based in [[Los Angeles]], [[California]], also known by its full name, '''The Sa-Ra Creative Partners'''. The group is composed of [[Om'Mas Keith]], Taz Arnold, and Shafiq Husayn. The name translates roughly to "the children of God."  The group's name, style and creativity are allusions to the similarly named jazz composer [[Sun Ra]]. Their music has been described as [[progressive soul]], [[funk|neo funk]], and [[alternative hip hop]].
+'''Sa-Ra''' is an American musical group from [[Los Angeles]], also known by its full name, '''The Sa-Ra Creative Partners'''. The group is composed of [[Om'Mas Keith]], Taz Arnold, and Shafiq Husayn. The name translates roughly to "the children of God". The group's name, style and creativity are allusions to the similarly named jazz composer [[Sun Ra]]. Their music has been described as [[progressive soul]], [[funk|neo funk]], and [[alternative hip hop]].
-==History==
+== History ==
-Sa-Ra formed in the late 1990s from a trio of industry producers, musicians, and executives. The group’s discography<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/Sa-Ra+Creative+Partners|title=Sa-Ra Creative Partners discography|publisher=Discogs|accessdate=2014-07-01}}</ref> includes songs with artists such as [[Jurassic 5]] and [[Pharoahe Monch]], and have collectively and/or individually produced songs for artists like [[Heavy D]], [[Bilal (American singer)|Bilal]] (specifically his ''[[Love for Sale (Bilal album)|Love for Sale]]'' album),<ref>{{cite press release|author=Anon.|date=January 31, 2013|url=https://news.allaboutjazz.com/bilal-a-love-surreal-cd-release-tuesday-february-12-at-highline-ballroom.php|accessdate=July 20, 2020|agency=Carolyn McClair Public Relations|title=Bilal 'A Love Surreal' CD Release, Tuesday, February 12 at Highline Ballroom|via=[[All About Jazz]]}}</ref> [[Dr. Dre]], [[Jill Scott]], [[Erykah Badu]], [[Frank Ocean]], [[Fonzworth Bentley]], [[Jay-Z]], [[John Legend]] and [[Goapele]]. The group had previously been signed to Kanye West's [[GOOD Music]] label, where it planned to release their debut album. The label was dissolved by distributor [[Sony BMG]], and the group signed a deal with independent label [[Babygrande]].
+Sa-Ra formed in the late 1990s from a trio of industry producers, musicians, and executives. The group’s discography<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/Sa-Ra+Creative+Partners|title=Sa-Ra Creative Partners discography|publisher=Discogs|accessdate=July 1, 2014}}</ref> includes songs with artists such as [[Jurassic 5]] and [[Pharoahe Monch]], and have collectively and/or individually produced songs for artists like [[Heavy D]], [[Bilal (American singer)|Bilal]] (specifically his ''[[Love for Sale (Bilal album)|Love for Sale]]'' album),<ref>{{cite press release|author=Anon.|date=January 31, 2013|url=https://news.allaboutjazz.com/bilal-a-love-surreal-cd-release-tuesday-february-12-at-highline-ballroom.php|accessdate=July 20, 2020|agency=Carolyn McClair Public Relations|title=Bilal 'A Love Surreal' CD Release, Tuesday, February 12 at Highline Ballroom|via=[[All About Jazz]]}}</ref> [[Dr. Dre]], [[Jill Scott (singer)|Jill Scott]], [[Erykah Badu]], [[Frank Ocean]], [[Fonzworth Bentley]], [[Jay-Z]], [[John Legend]] and [[Goapele]]. The group had previously been signed to Kanye West's [[GOOD Music]] label, where it planned to release their debut album. The label was dissolved by distributor [[Sony BMG]], and the group signed a deal with independent label [[Babygrande]].
-==Releases and recent music==
+== Releases and recent music ==
 Several singles and recordings have been released under the group's own name, primarily on  independent labels such as ABB Records, [[Ubiquity Records]], and Sound in Color and on various [[compilation album]]s, and include "Glorious," and singles "Double Dutch" and "Second Time Around." Newer material was released on the promotional ''SetUps and Justifications'' album sampler in mid-2006, including songs such as "Big Fame," "StarWars," and "Hollywood." Their "Second Time Around" single was released in CD format, and is generally available from major online retailers as well as iTunes. The group’s original vinyl singles ("Double Dutch" and "Glorious") were limited releases on [[Ubiquity Records]]. A full-length album, titled ''[[The Hollywood Recordings]]'', was released on [[Babygrande Records]] on April 24, 2007.
-The group has said that their sound is unlikely to gain any MTV attention.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/collective/A8418792|title=Sa-Ra interview|publisher=BBC.co.uk|accessdate=2014-07-01}}</ref> However, beginning in 2009, [[Om'Mas Keith]] became a regular cast member on Diddy's MTV programme ''[[Making the Band#Making His Band|Making His Band]]'' drawing more attention to Sa-Ra.
+In 2006, the group said that their sound is unlikely to gain much attention from MTV.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/collective/A8418792|title=Sa-Ra interview |author=Steve Yates |date=January 12, 2006 |publisher=BBC.co.uk|accessdate=July 1, 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060209051358/https://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/collective/A8418792 |archive-date=February 9, 2006}}</ref> However, beginning in 2009, [[Om'Mas Keith]] became a regular cast member on Diddy's MTV programme ''[[Making the Band#Making His Band|Making His Band]]'' drawing more attention to Sa-Ra.
-==Discography==
+== Discography ==
-===Albums===
+=== Albums ===
-*''[[The Hollywood Recordings]]'' (2007)
+* ''[[The Hollywood Recordings]]'' (2007)
-*''[[Nuclear Evolution: The Age of Love]]'' (2009)<ref>{{cite magazine|author=Del F. Cowie|url=http://exclaim.ca/articles/multiarticlesub.aspx?csid1=134&csid2=4&fid1=39560|archive-url=https://archive.is/20120710174001/http://exclaim.ca/articles/multiarticlesub.aspx?csid1=134&csid2=4&fid1=39560|url-status=dead|archive-date=2012-07-10|title=The Force of Sa-Ra Creative Partners|magazine=[[Exclaim!]]|accessdate=July 2009}}</ref>
+* ''[[Nuclear Evolution: The Age of Love]]'' (2009)<ref>{{cite magazine|author=Del F. Cowie|url=http://exclaim.ca/articles/multiarticlesub.aspx?csid1=134&csid2=4&fid1=39560|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120710174001/http://exclaim.ca/articles/multiarticlesub.aspx?csid1=134&csid2=4&fid1=39560|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 10, 2012|title=The Force of Sa-Ra Creative Partners|magazine=[[Exclaim!]]|accessdate= }}</ref>
-===Appearances===
+=== Appearances ===
-*2004: "Turn It Up", "Certified" (from the Krumbsnatcha album ''Let The Truth Be Told'')
+* 2004: "Turn It Up", "Certified" (from the Krumbsnatcha album ''Let The Truth Be Told'')
-*2005: "A Helluva Town" (from ''[[Impulsive! Revolutionary Jazz Reworked]]'')
+* 2005: "A Helluva Town" (from ''[[Impulsive! Revolutionary Jazz Reworked]]'')
-*2005: "Deep Inside" (from the [[Platinum Pied Pipers]] album ''[[Triple P (album)|Triple P]]'')
+* 2005: "Deep Inside" (from the [[Platinum Pied Pipers]] album ''[[Triple P (album)|Triple P]]'')
-*2007: "Space Fruit Interlude" (from the [[Talib Kweli]] album ''[[Eardrum (album)|Eardrum]]'')
+* 2007: "Space Fruit Interlude" (from the [[Talib Kweli]] album ''[[Eardrum (album)|Eardrum]]'')
-*2015: "Finale" (from the [[Ty Dolla $ign]] album ''[[Free TC]]'')
+* 2015: "Finale" (from the [[Ty Dolla $ign]] album ''[[Free TC]]'')
-==References==
+== References ==
 {{Reflist}}
-==External links==
+== External links ==
-*{{official website|http://www.sa-ra.net|Sa-Ra}} – official site
+* {{official website|http://www.sa-ra.net|Sa-Ra}} – official site
-*{{discogs artist|Sa-Ra Creative Partners|Sa-Ra}}
+* {{discogs artist|Sa-Ra Creative Partners|Sa-Ra}}
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+[[Category:West Coast hip hop groups]]
 [[Category:Hip hop groups from California]]
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+[[Category:Progressive soul music groups]]
 [[Category:Ubiquity Records artists]]
-[[Category:American musical trios]]
+[[Category:Musical trios from California]]
+[[Category:Musical groups from Los Angeles]]

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