Saga (rapper)

Saga
Also known as Saga 718
Origin Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Genres Hip hop
Occupation(s) Rapper, emcee
Years active 2010–present
Labels Saga 718 Records
Associated acts Marco Polo (producer), Nottz , Thelonious Martin
Website Official Website

Saga, is an American MC who grew up in Canarsie, Brooklyn New York [1] and now resides in Red Hook, Brooklyn New York. He is from Italian Americans and Puerto Rican descent.[2] He is the son of Richard Quarantello, former gang member, musician and writer.[3] Saga is a vegan since fifteen years,[2] practices Yoga, Meditation.

Music career

Saga first song to ever release is "Think Of You Now" produced by close friend Marco Polo (producer) [1] who invited him on his compilation album fr:The Stupendous Adventures of Marco Polo released on Duck Down Music.

"For a long time it just felt like the music industry was just – like I was on the shore and I was just watching the ships set sail. It was such a departure from the music that I love, from the version of Hip Hop that I love."[2]

A few years later, Saga and producer Marco Polo kept working progressively on more music without any pretensions at first but then having a full batch of tracks that became a 10 songs album called "From Out of the Shadows".[4] In March 2015, The first single of this project "City Streets"[5] featured Roc Marciano then the full 10 songs album came out in April 2015.[6]

In May 2015, Saga released an EP titled "Saga Ghanoush" which is an hommage to Alchemist "Israeli Salad" instrumental album.[7]

Since then Saga has been releasing series of single with producers like Marco Polo, Ayatollah, Exile and French producer 20Syl.

Saga announced for 2017 an upcoming EP with Chicago producer Thelonious Martin and an album with Virginia native Grammy Award winning producer Nottz.

Touring career

  • The Ecology European Tour w/ Fashawn and Exile (Sept 2015)
  • Live From Brooklyn Japan Tour w/Marco Polo and DJ Skizz (Nov 2015)
  • Rawther European Tour w/ Asher Roth and Nottz (April 2016)

Discography

Albums

  • Saga & Marco Polo From Out Of The Shadows (2015) [8]
  • Saga & Nottz The Catbird Seat" (2017)

EPs

Singles

  • "Tell Me" produced by Marco Polo
  • "If We" produced by Ayatollah
  • "UP" featuring Blu produced by 20syl (2016)
  • "What You Want" produced by Exile
  • "Pretty Thing" produced by Agassi (2016)
  • "The Warrior" produced by Quincey Tones (2016)

Guest Appearances

References

  1. 1 2 "Saga "Do Polski chce się wracać" - videowywiad - Popkiller". popkiller.pl.
  2. 1 2 3 http://thekitchenmix.com/saga-chapter-one-self-knowledge/
  3. ↑ Desk, BWW News. "Former Gang Member Pens 'Surviving the Warzone'". broadwayworld.com.
  4. ↑ "Saga 'From Out of the Shadows' (album stream)". exclaim.ca.
  5. ↑ notupstate (9 March 2015). "Premiere: Listen To Saga's "City Streets" Ft. Roc Marciano". thesource.com.
  6. ↑ "[Album Review] FROM OUT OF THE SHADOWS EP - Saga- more than a hip hop blog". upcominghiphop.net. 9 June 2015.
  7. ↑ Shake (1 June 2015). "Stream Saga's 'Saga Ghanoush' EP". 2dopeboyz.com.
  8. ↑ Shake (11 April 2015). "Saga x Marco Polo - From Out Of The Shadows (Album)". 2dopeboyz.com.
  9. ↑ "Premiere: Alchemist x Saga - Saga Ghanoush Is Extra Filthy - Stereo Champions". stereochampions.com.
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