Genesis Z & The Black Mambas:
From opening for Stevie Wonder, rockin' the stage & house parties with Medusa, Anderson Paak and Bruno Mars…before their stardom…to song pitching for Seal, Lauren Hill, and Beyonce, Genesis Z has gone back to his roots full circle. Genesis has worked with names like Dr. Dre, Busta Rhymes, Spliff Star, Rah Diggah, Nate Dogg, Korn, (to name a few). So who is Genesis Z?

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Genesis Z aka Genesis Ian is a Singer songwriter, musician, producer, and videographer from Subic Bay, Philippines. As a child, Genesis moved to Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, France, and San Francisco, California. His world travels eventually led him to Wilmington, Delaware where he studied music during the renaissance golden years of neo soul.

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In 2001, Genesis moved back to California in pursuit of his music producer career. In 2004, Kairie Cushnie, Justin Ranes, and Genesis Ian founded the music production company, Labratz, where he created content for musicians, major artist, and small businesses. He is also known for his work with his electro band De5tro who produced alongside hip-hop legend, Redman.

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While part of Labratz, Genesis produced and released three mixtapes with Busta Rhymes, Spliff Star, and Rah Digga. The team also produced music for Nate Dogg, Dr. Dre's artist Slim Da Mobster, Kat Williams, Ty James and many more iconic names. Genesis scored and demoed songs for Lauren Hill, Seal, Christina Milian, placements Film / Tv shows under Edmonds publishing company. During his 8-year production career, he has performed alongside Talwilk Enfield, Flipmode Squads Spliff Star, Ivis from the Wailers, XOL, Ben Kenny of Incubus and The Roots.

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In 2008, Genesis Z debut his R&B / Soul album under moniker aliases Genesis Ian. This led to meeting Wutangs and Lauren Hills drummer Dion Nueble. Two years later, he and Nueble founded De5tro. They have performed at over 200 venues in Southern California, opened for acts such as Stanley Clarke and Stevie Wonder.

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His new band the Black Mambas is currently in production for his artist debut album "Karnivor" under White Lion Audio - InGrooves - Artillery Records. Together with manager Kenneth Hawkes, Genesis Z is releasing his single, “Karnivor”, (featuring Redman), summer 2020 and preparing for the next great chapter in his musical journey. Genesis describes his solo music as a biography of his life, “Every song is a page and every album is a chapter”.

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Genre
SOUL ALTERNATIVE

Band Members
Geoffrey Giordano, Lucky aka Beatz, Red, Dustin Manucci & Genesis Z

Home Town
Los Angeles, Philly, & Wilmington DE

Record Label
XOL Entertainment

About
Soul, Alternative act members from San Francisco, Philadelphia, & Wilmington DE. Currently recording new album title "Elixir".

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Founding date
2010

Biography
Genesis Z & The Black Mambas, a born shared vision of creativity and a burning ambition. Live heels catch fire this foursome has the ability to hold an audience spellbound.With their unabashed juxtaposition with their melodic enigmatic intensity crafted perfectly to its carefully awaited mixture of pop sensibility and new wave angularity.The challenge is the listener at every turn.