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Hasan -Vs- Goliath (b. William Robinson) is a beatmaker and emcee. He first emerged as usephasan in the late 1990s. He makes a mesmerizing blend of hypnotic rhythms and ethereal sounds; "Hasan Vs Goliath" transports you to a laid-back realm. With nostalgic echoes from the '70s, '80s, and '90s, this experience invites listeners to find themselves in its dreamy essence.
Hasan Vs Goliath blends avant-garde sounds with easy listening vibes. Creating a unique lounge atmosphere. His music fuses instrumental alt hip-hop with alt jazz, crafting rich auditory experiences. The fusion of jazztronica and instrumental rap/hip-hop results in a jazzy hip-hop style that captivates listeners. He takes an abstract approach. He explores IDM and leftfield influences. He pushes the boundaries of his sound.
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Hasan Vs Goliath
Years Active 1993–Current
Urban Sufi Music - Sesac
Urban Sufi Music - Sesac
Hasan -Vs- Goliath (b. William Robinson in 1972 in Easton, Maryland)
A beatmaker and former emcee. He first emerged as usephasan in the late 1990s. It was in the budding West Coast underground hip-hop scene. His first LP was Usephasan - Scienc.Esquizit (2003). City Hall Records, a Bay Area distributor, released it.
For three decades, Hasan's beats and rhymes have resonated from California's laid-back shores. This unassuming composer, far from Hollywood's glitz, joined Sesac in 2004. Audocs - Audio Documents, his brainchild label and promotional platform, emerged in 2008. Twelve years later, Footprints cataloged his musical journey.
Beyond music, Hasan's creativity flows into design, literature and fine art. His multifaceted talent defies easy categorization, seamlessly blending audio, visual, and written expression.
A beatmaker and former emcee. He first emerged as usephasan in the late 1990s. It was in the budding West Coast underground hip-hop scene. His first LP was Usephasan - Scienc.Esquizit (2003). City Hall Records, a Bay Area distributor, released it.
For three decades, Hasan's beats and rhymes have resonated from California's laid-back shores. This unassuming composer, far from Hollywood's glitz, joined Sesac in 2004. Audocs - Audio Documents, his brainchild label and promotional platform, emerged in 2008. Twelve years later, Footprints cataloged his musical journey.
Beyond music, Hasan's creativity flows into design, literature and fine art. His multifaceted talent defies easy categorization, seamlessly blending audio, visual, and written expression.
Hasan Rahmatullah
Hasan grew up in California. He’s relatively low-key and distinctly non-Hollywood and has been a force with beats & rhymes for over 30 years. The songwriter has been a Sesac composer since 2004. In 2008, He launched his own label, Audocs - Audio Documents. He followed it with Footprints in 2020, a catalog of his works. He is also a literary writer and makes fine art under the 21 Fortune Hills brand.
Genres
Avant-garde/Experimental | Easy listening | Lounge | Instrumental Alt Hip-Hop | Alt Jazz | Jazz | Instrumental Rap/Hip-Hop | Jazzy Hip-Hop | Abstract | IDM | Leftfield
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Genres
Avant-garde/Experimental | Easy listening | Lounge | Instrumental Alt Hip-Hop | Alt Jazz | Jazz | Instrumental Rap/Hip-Hop | Jazzy Hip-Hop | Abstract | IDM | Leftfield
Mood
Hypnotic | Ethereal | Dreamy | Laidback/cool | 70s, 80s & 90’s Nostalgia
From 1994 to 2003, Rahmatullah released a demo as Scientifical RU. He also released records as Usephasan. He traveled and learned to make beats and compose music. He then released a series of full-length albums, EPs, and singles from 2005 to 2010 as Autolect. He used the moniker until 2020.
In 2012, Rahmatullah took on the Bil Basmala/Basmala name. He released another set of albums, along with a few EPs and singles. He released the instrumental-based Basmala LP worldwide in 2016. He did it through London-based Southern Record Distribution.
In 2020, he picked the mic back up as Dhua. Releasing three more albums between 2020 and 2021. In 2022, Rahmatullah released a demo, one album, two EPs, and a few singles as HA Ya-Ali. A mellow, jazzy hip-hop, and thus more mature.
In 2024, he smoothed out his sound to an easy-listening format. It was a mix of lounge and adult contemporary music. And he started releasing records as Hasan -Vs- Goliath.
Rahmatullah (Robinson) publishes all material under his Urban Sufi Music (SESAC) publishing company. He has affiliated with SESAC since 2004.
In 2024, he self-published his first book. It's called Methodic Memory. It's based on over 10 years of academic research.
Hypnotic | Ethereal | Dreamy | Laidback/cool | 70s, 80s & 90’s Nostalgia
From 1994 to 2003, Rahmatullah released a demo as Scientifical RU. He also released records as Usephasan. He traveled and learned to make beats and compose music. He then released a series of full-length albums, EPs, and singles from 2005 to 2010 as Autolect. He used the moniker until 2020.
In 2012, Rahmatullah took on the Bil Basmala/Basmala name. He released another set of albums, along with a few EPs and singles. He released the instrumental-based Basmala LP worldwide in 2016. He did it through London-based Southern Record Distribution.
In 2020, he picked the mic back up as Dhua. Releasing three more albums between 2020 and 2021. In 2022, Rahmatullah released a demo, one album, two EPs, and a few singles as HA Ya-Ali. A mellow, jazzy hip-hop, and thus more mature.
In 2024, he smoothed out his sound to an easy-listening format. It was a mix of lounge and adult contemporary music. And he started releasing records as Hasan -Vs- Goliath.
Rahmatullah (Robinson) publishes all material under his Urban Sufi Music (SESAC) publishing company. He has affiliated with SESAC since 2004.
In 2024, he self-published his first book. It's called Methodic Memory. It's based on over 10 years of academic research.