What's Poppin 2night? Len 'Tuac' Xiang Live at Black Betty March 25, 2009

Len Xiang is the REAL DEAL. Come out and see him FREE tonight at Black Betty's and experience what the BZZZZZ is all about!

Lead singer, lyricist Datious “Tuac” Xiang
(pronounced tuck) grew up in the prime of
New York’s crack era. The son of single
mother, Tuac spent days at home alone with
nothing to occupy his time but his mother’s
45-inch records. The burgeoning Hip Hop
Soul singer and lyricist was forced to move
from Project Housing to Project Housing
during his teenage years until his mother
made the decision to move the family to
Milwaukee. Tuac, whose influences include
Sam Cooke, Otis Redding, Marvin Gaye,
Rakim, and Black Moon, continued to record
and perform in showcases during his teens
until he decided to move back to Brooklyn.
Tuac quickly began impressing fans with his
seamless blend of lyrical skill and vocal talent
at his frequent performances on the open-
mic scene in New York City.
Tuac has worked with many talented
musicians, producers and lyricists, including
Black Instruments, Citizen Cope, Kenny
Nixon, Prodigal Sunn, Smooth the Hustler,
Kirk Burrows, Black Ice and Trigger the
Gambler. He performed as the opening act
for Common, Mobb Deep, Little Brother,
Black Moon, The Wu-Tang Clan, and The
Roots. He also starred in the feature length
film “Transformations” which opened at the
HBO Latino Film Festival in the spring of
2006.
As vocalist for the Black Instruments Tuac
brings the soulful voice, lyrics and character
that make the thugs want to cry and the
ladies want to faint. Whether a cappella, or
to the full accompaniment of the band, His
captivating voice commands attention.
Equally impressive are his introspective street
rooted lyrics that evoke the same spirit of
Marvin Gaye, Curtis Mayfield and the likes.

Official Website: https://spongecell.com/event_page/view/833686