Philly native, Tha S Ence (Shawn J.), is a Hip-Hop producer best known for his filtration and chopping techniques, choice sample material and big drums. His start in music actually began with his love of drums. He picked up the instrument with the intention of being in a band, but was soon drawn to the creative freedom of working solo. Thus, he opted for creating music himself despite the fact that he didn’t play any other instruments – and that’s where sampling came in. Digging soon became his passion. Raised on the Golden Era of Hip-Hop he is a student of Boom Bap rap and continues the tradition by relying heavily on vinyl records and a drum machine/sampler. His soulful, gritty tracks are influenced by the styles of heavy hitters DJ Premier, Pete Rock, Just Blaze, and late, great J. Dilla to note a few. His sound can best be described as soulful and hard-hitting at the same time. Tha S Ence cemented his name as a music producer in 2008 with the Hustle $immons project. There he teamed up with Dave Ghetto and in classic Hip-Hop format served solely as the production half of the duo for the album Hustle $immons . Since then he has participated in showcases throughout Philly including the first ever Beats & Rhymes as well as the anniversary edition. The S Ence’s music has been written up numerous times by publications like Philadelphia City Paper and The Source Magazine (Record Report, October 2008). To date, his production credits include work with MAGr, Decay, Intense of Schoolz of Thought, Flipside Esquire, and Tone Liv, a remix featured on a mixtape for Exact Science Clothing mixed by Tommy Blak and a remix on RecordBreakin’ for Anthony Valadez. While Hip-Hop will always be the foundation his sound is constantly evolving and expanding to include different styles of music as well as production for television, commercials and movie scoring. “S” currently resides in Brooklyn, New York where he is hard at work on new projects and diversified collaborative efforts musical and otherwise. Soundcloud and BandcampTumblr (3.0; @thasence)http://thasence.com/<p><iframe frameborder="no" height="450" scrolling="no" src="http://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Fplaylists%2F1615313&auto_play=false&show_artwork=true&color=000000" width="100%"></iframe></p> <p>I found a bunch of 2 tracked old beat cds from the 1st MPC I had. Basically when I first started making beats. #OLDSHIT</p>http://thasence.com/post/17769171272http://thasence.com/post/17769171272Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:16:00 -0500OLDSHIT<p><iframe frameborder="no" height="166" scrolling="no" src="http://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F36939149&auto_play=false&show_artwork=true&color=000000" width="100%"></iframe></p>http://thasence.com/post/17768968161http://thasence.com/post/17768968161Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:10:30 -0500The HU$no days offInstrumental<a href="http://www.egotripland.com/waajeed-dilla-sample-flips/">Waajeed’s 10 Favorite J Dilla Sample Flips. </a>http://thasence.com/post/17218461624http://thasence.com/post/17218461624Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:07:48 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lydmp9ZPl31r4gafdo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lydmp9ZPl31r4gafdo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lydmp9ZPl31r4gafdo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lydmp9ZPl31r4gafdo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lydmp9ZPl31r4gafdo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lydmp9ZPl31r4gafdo6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lydmp9ZPl31r4gafdo7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><div align="center"> <p><strong><br/>Photo Recap of BLAP at Rocawear</strong><br/><strong>by <a href="http://www.jessicalehrman.com/">Jessica Lehrman </a></strong></p> </div> <div align="center"> <p>Check out her Photo Blogs <br/><strong><a href="http://photothuglife.tumblr.com/">*Photo*Thug*Life*</a> and  <a href="http://collectionofcool.tumblr.com/">Collection of Cool</a></strong></p> </div> <div align="center"> <p>We would like to thank everybody for coming out to share the night with us. And a special thank you to the Roc Nation/Rocawear Staff</p> </div>http://thasence.com/post/17045522032http://thasence.com/post/17045522032Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:51:00 -0500Jessica LehrmanBLAPRocawearNaveganteIllmindBuckwildSkyzooToraeMaffew RagazinoRoc NationJay EllyiotBuda Da FutureA KingPhoto Thug Life<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/LNTXwMzOPZw?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><div align="center"> <p><strong><br/>BLAP Event At Rocawear Studios: RECAP 1/12</strong></p> </div> <div align="center"> <p>!llmind Hosts an event called BLAP (Beats Love Alcohol Party) where producers alike play beats they have made for the public. This event was filmed at the Jay-Z’s famous Rocawear Studios.</p> <p>Producers who performed were Navegante, !llmind, Buda Da Future & Grandz Muzik, Buckwild, and Jay Ellyiot.</p> </div> <div align="center"> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/#!/justablackguy">Filmed & Edited By: Q. Shepard ( @Justablackguy )</a></p> </div>http://thasence.com/post/17045356560http://thasence.com/post/17045356560Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:48:00 -0500!llmindBLAPBuda Da FutureIllmindJay EllyiotNaveganteQ ShepardRoc NationRocawearA KingBuckwild<p><div align="center"><iframe frameborder="no" height="166" scrolling="no" src="http://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F35499342&auto_play=false&show_artwork=true&color=000000" width="100%"></iframe></div></p>http://thasence.com/post/17045211514http://thasence.com/post/17045211514Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:45:39 -0500The HU$Instrumental<div align="center"> <p><iframe frameborder="no" height="166" scrolling="no" src="http://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F35497337&auto_play=false&show_artwork=true&color=000000" width="100%"></iframe></p> </div>http://thasence.com/post/17045136982http://thasence.com/post/17045136982Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:44:17 -0500Silver LiningInstrumental<div align="center"> <p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://blapshowcase.tumblr.com/post/14185117915/12-17-llmind-istandard-and-pnc-radio-presents">blapshowcase</a>:</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lw7usn6XcT1qztqnk.jpg"/></p> <p>Saturday December 17th, 2011 8PM - 12AM</p> <p>PNC Studios<br/>10 Jay Street Suite 206<br/>Brooklyn, NY 11201<br/><strong> <a href="mailto:RSVP@PNCRADIO.FM?subject=Celebrity%20BLAP%20RSVP"> RSVP: RSVP@PNCRADIO.FM</a></strong></p> <p>A Producer Panel Discussion and Celebrity Beat Showcase Featuring</p> <ul><li><strong>!LLMIND (Redman, Eminem, 50 Cent, Lady Gaga)</strong></li> <li><strong>Music Mystro (LL Cool J, Smif N Wessun, Juelz Santana, The Clipse)</strong></li> <li><strong>Rockwilder (Redman, Method Man, Jay-Z, Janet Jackson, Busta Rhymes) </strong></li> <li><strong>Jimi Kendrix (Jay-Z, Styles P, Ja Rule, Lloyd, AZ)</strong></li> <li><strong>Rsonist (Cam’ron, Juelz Santana, The Diplomats, Canibus)</strong></li> <li><strong>Statik Selektah (Termanology, M.O.P, Freddie Gibbs, Saigon, Nas)</strong></li> </ul><p>Hosted and Moderated by PNC Radio’s Own A-King</p> <p>Music by DJ Furious and DJ Mark</p> <p>DJ’s will be spinning selections from FT (Fuc That) upcoming project TGIFT</p> <p>Open Bar and Drinks Provided by:</p> <ul><li>Monster Energy </li> <li> Americana Vodka </li> <li> Hollywood Punch </li> <li> Asahi </li> </ul><p>Free Giveaways by</p> <ul><li>SneakerTube.TV </li> <li>FLUD Watches </li> <li>Sprayground </li> <li>Rocksmith</li> </ul><p><strong>DO NOT MISS THIS! Make sure you follow us <a href="http://twitter.com/BLAP_EVENTS">@BLAP_EVENTS</a></strong></p> <p>Afterparty? Check out our homies <a href="http://theelitecamp.com/">The Elite Camp </a>@ LPR</p> <p><a href="http://theelitecamp.com/"><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lw65q0YFld1r1c0ky.jpg"/></a></p> <p>The Elite Camp Turns 17 at More Than Enough<br/>Saturday, December 17th, 2011<br/>at le Poisson Rouge (Gallery Bar) 158 Bleecker Street, New York City</p> </div>http://thasence.com/post/14192840847http://thasence.com/post/14192840847Tue, 13 Dec 2011 20:28:00 -0500<p><div align="center"><iframe frameborder="no" height="166" scrolling="no" src="http://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F28171291&auto_play=false&show_artwork=true&color=000000" width="100%"></iframe></div></p>http://thasence.com/post/12885942521http://thasence.com/post/12885942521Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:31:00 -0500The HU$no days offEvery Summer was Real IllinstrumentalInterludenas<p><div align="center"><iframe frameborder="no" height="166" scrolling="no" src="http://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F28003565&auto_play=false&show_artwork=true&color=000000" width="100%"></iframe></div></p>http://thasence.com/post/12798191032http://thasence.com/post/12798191032Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:26:00 -0500InterludeNo Days OffTha S EnceFeel FRee<p><div align="center"><iframe frameborder="no" height="166" scrolling="no" src="http://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F27993167&auto_play=false&show_artwork=true&color=000000" width="100%"></iframe></div></p>http://thasence.com/post/12793827357http://thasence.com/post/12793827357Mon, 14 Nov 2011 12:03:00 -0500Tha S EnceThe FormulaInstrumentalTha HU$BeatsNo Days Off<p><div align="center"><iframe frameborder="no" height="166" scrolling="no" src="http://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F27770595&auto_play=false&show_artwork=true&color=000000" width="100%"></iframe></div></p>http://thasence.com/post/12651610497http://thasence.com/post/12651610497Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:45:00 -0500No Days OffThe HU$InstrumentalTha S EnceM31RK<p><div align="center"><iframe frameborder="no" height="166" scrolling="no" src="http://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F27747971&auto_play=false&show_artwork=true&color=000000" width="100%"></iframe></div></p>http://thasence.com/post/12649110471http://thasence.com/post/12649110471Fri, 11 Nov 2011 13:38:00 -0500BeatsInstrumentalM31RKMogulsTha S EnceNo Days Off<p><div align="center"><iframe frameborder="no" height="166" scrolling="no" src="http://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F27765277&auto_play=false&show_artwork=true&color=000000" width="100%"></iframe></div></p>http://thasence.com/post/12649142166http://thasence.com/post/12649142166Fri, 11 Nov 2011 13:38:00 -0500BeatsInstrumentalM31RKTha S EnceThe HU$No Days Off<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lu9978RTTk1qzttsno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>#occupywalls (Taken with <a href="http://instagr.am">instagram</a>)</p>http://thasence.com/post/12432330751http://thasence.com/post/12432330751Sun, 06 Nov 2011 15:06:43 -0500occupywalls<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ltwt5wWr9y1qzttsno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>TR808 usb by @Alkota (Taken with <a href="http://instagr.am">instagram</a>)</p>http://thasence.com/post/12146645810http://thasence.com/post/12146645810Sun, 30 Oct 2011 22:49:08 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ltsvlanwec1qzttsno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Its been a looooong time since ive been on a set (Taken with <a href="http://instagr.am">instagram</a>)</p>http://thasence.com/post/12050906241http://thasence.com/post/12050906241Fri, 28 Oct 2011 19:51:10 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ltsq465SWa1qzttsno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The Fallen (Taken with <a href="http://instagr.am">Instagram</a> at armen’s music)</p>http://thasence.com/post/12046234247http://thasence.com/post/12046234247Fri, 28 Oct 2011 17:52:53 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lsiqtmMfyc1qzttsno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>#808 #MPC2KXL (Taken with <a href="http://instagr.am">instagram</a>)</p>http://thasence.com/post/11005386102http://thasence.com/post/11005386102Mon, 03 Oct 2011 21:58:33 -0400mpc2kxl808<p><div align="center"><iframe frameborder="no" height="450" scrolling="no" src="http://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Fplaylists%2F1151402&auto_play=false&show_artwork=true&color=000000" width="100%"></iframe></div></p>http://thasence.com/post/10727699243http://thasence.com/post/10727699243Tue, 27 Sep 2011 10:44:00 -0400theEPBrandon YoungYNG_BMCTha S Ence