Ezekiel James Hampton, known professionally as Rad Brown or Radagast the Brown is an American musician, producer, and composer based in Napa, California. He is a member of Skylight Motion Picture, a pop band based in Napa. He is also is the vintner of Errant Sons Wine, a micro-wine company.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]
Ezekiel James Hampton | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ezekiel James Hampton |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Radagast the Brown, Rad Brown |
| Occupation(s) | Musician and composer |
Life and career
editRaised in Vacaville, California, Hampton developed an interest in music from a young age. He began his solo music career composing ambient music under the name Radagast the Brown, which was inspired by the wizard from J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth and has had post-production on his albums handled by ambient composers such as Taylor Deupree, Chihei Hatakeyama, and Robert Rich.[9][10][11][12]
He released his debut hip-hop album, Upper Crust Confections, serving as the sole producer in 2024 featuring members of Nappy Roots, Outlawz, Hieroglyphics, Souls Of Mischief, Living Legends, Brand Nubian, Leaders of the New School, Jurassic 5, The Pharcyde, Luniz, Swollen Members, Flipmode Squad, Visionaries, L.A. Symphony, Army Of The Pharaohs, Cannibal Ox, Watashi Wa, and more.[13][14][15][16][17][18]
In 2016, Hampton co-founded Skylight Motion Picture and released the band's first EP in 2017.[19][20][21][22] Hampton wrote the band’s album "Music From the Film," mixed and mastered by Jeremy Edwardson, which was released in 2022.[23][24][25][26][27]
Discography
editas Rad Brown
edit- Upper Crust Confections (2024)
as Radagast the Brown
edit- Lamps of Unending Light (2024)[12]
- Another Plane Beyond Empiricism (2022)[28][29]
- The More They Tell Me About You, The Less I Believe Them (2021)[30][31]
- A Firm Place In Your Sanctuary (2019)[32]
- If Thy Grace Should Tarry (2018)[33][34]
with Skylight Motion Picture
editReferences
edit- ^ Rodriquez, Marcus (2024-04-05). ""Only Love" - Rad Brown, Buffalo Stille". Folded Waffle. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ High, Digital (2024-02-28). "Rad Brown ft. Opio, Minor Birds – Pace Myself". Digital High. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ tianatesta (2024-04-04). "Ezekiel James Hampton et "Only Love", Quand le Hip-Hop Rencontre la Nostalgie". EXTRAVAFRENCH (in French). Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ "Favourite 5 - Rad Brown selects early influences". Bonafide. 2024-03-12. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ Odutola, Tayo (2024-02-27). "Rad Brown , Minor Birds and Opio join forces for "Pace Myself"". Word Is Bond. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ Mineo, Mike (2022-07-21). "Listen: Radagast the Brown - 'The More They Tell Me About You...'". Obscure Sound: Indie Music Blog. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ "Vaca natives launch their own wine label". The Vacaville Reporter. 2022-05-31. Retrieved 2024-06-06.
- ^ http://www.errantsons.com
- ^ Stefan (2024-05-15). "Hip-Hop/Review RAD BROWN – Only Love". SONGSCOPE. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ "Rad Brown & Buffalo Stille "Only Love" | Surviving the Golden Age". 2024-04-10. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ Howkins, Jane (2022-08-19). "Interview: Radagast The Brown". York Calling. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ a b "Lamps Of Unending Light, by Radagast The Brown". I Low You Records. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ Staff, antiMusic (2024-02-29). "Singled Out: Rad Brown's Pace Myself". www.antimusic.com. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ Kerr, Ronny (2022-08-12). "Half Moon Bay to Napa: New ambient and techno works by Tomu DJ and Radagast the Brown". White Crate. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ "Ink 19 Premieres Rad Brown and Buffalo Stille's Collaboration, "Only Love"". Ink 19. 2024-04-04. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ Chen, Victoria (2024-02-23). "Rad Brown x Minor Birds x Opio - Pace Myself". Folded Waffle. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ "Upper Crust Confections, by Rad Brown". Rad Brown. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ "Upper Crust Confections Rad Brown". baybeats.sfpl.org. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ Smith, Jarod. "Interview: Skylight Motion Picture". www.volatileweekly.com. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ "Wine industry veterans celebrate CD release at Silo's". The Napa Valley Register. 2017-05-04. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ Magazine, Elicit (2022-05-05). "Skylight Motion Picture Releases Their Cinematic Pop Album, "Music From The Film"". ELICIT MAGAZINE. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ "Skylight Motion Picture's Electro Pop Album is Cinematic - Divine Magazine". divinemagazine.biz. 2022-05-05. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ "Indie 5-0 with Skylight Motion Picture". Tumblr. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ "Skylight Motion Picture's Latest Cinematic Pop Album Reveals Their Depth of Sound". Modern Mystery. 2022-04-15. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ https://www.subba-cultcha.com/reviews/4212
- ^ https://www.theindiesource.com/c/b7d5d559-ce92-466a-8064-da979088b718/
- ^ "Dance Fever". Bohemian | Sonoma & Napa Counties. 2017-05-10. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ "Another Plane Beyond Empiricism, by Radagast the Brown". Radagast the Brown. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ Finch, Gabe (2022-08-27). "Another Plane Beyond Empiricism by Radagast The Brown: Review". Illustrate Magazine. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ "The More They Tell Me About You, The Less I Believe Them, by Radagast the Brown". Radagast the Brown. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ Varma, Nishant (2022-07-06). "Radagast the Brown-The More They Tell Me About You, The Less I Believe Them | In an ocean of sound". Sinusoidal Music. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ "A Firm Place in Your Sanctuary, by Radagast the Brown". Radagast the Brown. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ "If Thy Grace Should Tarry, by Radagast the Brown". Radagast the Brown. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ "Radagast The Brown lança novo álbum experimental e relaxante". Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ Franklin, Dave (2022-05-30). "Music From The Film - Skylight Motion Picture (reviewed by Dave Franklin)". Dancing About Architecture. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ https://open.spotify.com/album/37sm4qPL4zXnoNU5ePJK6y
- ^ Franklin, Dave (2022-05-30). "Music From The Film - Skylight Motion Picture (reviewed by Dave Franklin)". Dancing About Architecture. Retrieved 2024-06-11.