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Updated 10/11/2022

The ZYG 808

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    MA

Institution/Business Type: Artist / Creative (Individual)

The ZYG 808 (pronounced 'Zee Why Gee' Eight-0h-Eight)  is a Grammy nominated Soul Poet music maker (musician, composer, producer, vocalist, DJ), and recording artist of Hyper Pop, Afrobeat, and Dance.  A leading figure in the Thump & Soul music movement; he is definitely doing his part to bring the good vibes music to the people.

Holding it down as a regularly performing DJ and MC as well as the drummer of the Grammy- nominated soul-funk jam band, The GroovaLottos; The ZYG 808 is also the host of the weekly, streaming dance party and mix show, The Thump & Soul Clap onYoutube, WOMR - FM, and PoeticRecoveryRadio.com

“No matter if it’s the mic, the turn tables or behind a drum kit/ The ZYG 808’s all about keeping the room lit.”

“Music is how I connect with people. Melodies, grooves, beats, and stories play in my head all of the time. Other people continue to make incredible music. I feel a need to share it all, bring the good vibes, and get folks dancing and feeling right.”

The ZYG 808 offers THUMP & SOUL Clap workshops and residencies in lyric writing, performance, and artist development as single workshops as well as 8 and 12-week educational residencies with schools, colleges, community arts programs, and institutions.

Each workshop culminates with a presentation by the participants.

Find Me

MJ "Zyg" Peters, II
Job Title: Jazz & Hip-hop Percussionist | Composer | MC/Spoken-word Artist
Phone: 508-759-1906
Address:
260 Main St
Suite B
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532

Additional Content:

About

Overview

Institution/Business Type:

Artist / Creative (Individual)

Legal Status:

Commercial / For profit - Sole proprietorship

Year Founded:

2020

Overview

Institution/Business Type:

Artist / Creative (Individual)

Legal Status:

Commercial / For profit - Sole proprietorship

Year Founded:

2020

Disciplines

Primary Discipline:

Music - General

Additional Disciplines:

  • Music - Rap / Hip-Hop

Activities and Services

Activities and Services:

  • Arts for Social Change / Creative Activism
  • Cultural Preservation
  • Creation of a Work of Art (Including Commissions)
  • Design Services
  • Public Art Projects (In Free, Public Spaces)
  • Arts Instruction / Lessons
  • Cultural Education
  • Residency - In School
  • Workshops / Demonstrations / Master Class
  • Audio or Video Recording
  • Broadcast Production
  • Consulting - Curatorial Services
  • Product Development Services
  • Professional Development / Training

Communities

Populations Engaged:

  • Families
  • General Public
  • Nonprofits
  • School Groups
  • Teens
  • Youth-At-Risk
  • LGBTQ Populations
  • Native American Tribes
  • Adults
  • Businesses

Geographic Reach:

  • Town / City
  • Multi-County Region
  • State
  • Multi-State Region
  • National
  • International
  • County

Media Gallery

I Have Worked With

Affiliations and Accomplishments

Professional Associations

Professional Associations:

  • ASCAP

Professional Associations

Professional Associations:

  • ASCAP

Awards

Awards:

  • Grammy Nomination for Best Hip-Hop Single and Best Alternative Hip-Hop Performance
  • 2018 - top nominee Native American Music Awards - Best Hip-Hop Music Video

Education

Education:

  • Certificate - Artist Development Program - Song Keepers, LTD
  • Graduated Mashpee High School with Honors - 2021
  • Current Student at Goddard College - Audio Engineering & Music Composition

Artist Info

Native American Artist

Tribal Status:

Federally Recognized

Tribe Name:

Mashpee Wampanoag

Native American Artist

Tribal Status:

Federally Recognized

Tribe Name:

Mashpee Wampanoag

Teaching Artist

Teaching Settings:

  • Afterschool Program
  • Arts and Cultural Center / Venue
  • Community Site / Center
  • Private Studio
  • School / University

Ages Served:

  • High School-age
  • College-age
  • Adults
  • Middle School-age

Subject Areas:

  • Arts Integration - English Language / Literacy
  • Media
  • Music
  • Literature

Certifications and Training:

  • Arts Mentoring & Education Certificate - Song Keepers, LTD 2021

Fee range:

Starting at $100/hr with a 3-hour minimum.

Touring Artist

Technical Requirements:

  • To Be Discussed

Fee Range:

Starting at $1500

State of Residence:

Massachusetts

Minimum Number of Performers:

1

Maximum Number of Performers:

5

Venues for Rent/Use

Polyphonic Studios, LLC
Venue Address: 260 Main St Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
Venue Phone: 5087591906
Venue Type: Art Studio
Venue Fee Range Minimum: $100
Venue Fee Range Maximum: $100000
Venue Capacity: 12
Venue Seasons: Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall
Venue Features: Recording Equipment
Trained Crew Available: Yes
Union Crew Available: Yes