Brandon "B Silent" Hicks is an independent multi-instrumentalist/multi-genre producer from South Jersey, outside of Philly. The "B Silent" sound blends the analog nostalgic vibes of the 70's and 80's while still taking inspiration from today's Hip Hop, Jazz, Soul, and Rock. B SILENT first started making beats in his senior year at college after being inspired by acid jazz/electronica artists such as Jazzanova, 4 hero, Zero 7 & Cinematic Orchestra. He started releasing unofficial tracks featuring mashups of artists like Eminem & David Bowie, Paul Simon & Outkast, and Mobb Deep & Jamiroquai. This random and multi-genre exposure helped spawn the "B Silent" sound. Brandon continues to be influenced by artists like Jamiroquai, N.E.R.D, Bonobo, The Police, Radiohead, & Kanye; but still embraces the current and upcoming artists in today's new music scene.