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FUSION OF TIMBA, REGGAETON, LATION HIP-HOP, AND OTHER CUBAN RHYTHMS

Dos Four is rapidly gaining respect nation wide. His ability to mix musical backgrounds such as reggaeton, latin hip-hop, timba, and other Cuban rhythms gives them a sound that is unlike any other group. While firmly stationed in California, Dos Four has strong Cuban roots and is deeply motivated to create modern music with a unique Cuban flavor.

At a Dos Four live performance you can expect to see a diverse crowd of all ages and ethnic backgrounds. Not only can you enjoy the lyrics and the Cuban rhythms, you can also expect to be visually blown away by the dancing and high energy of all the performers. It is hard not to dance and move out of your seat at one of their shows. The contagious energy will leave you happy, enthused, and wanting more!

Dos Four has shared the stage with Danny Losada, Fito Reinoso, Jesus Diaz, Gente De Zona, Don Omar, Ivy Queen, Fulanitos, and many more. He has performed at clubs all over the Bay Area. You can find him every Thursday night at Mojitos (a steady gig they have been rockin for the past two years). He also frequently performs at Cigar Bar, Club Sazon, The Elbo Room, Cafe Cocomos, Monteros, Rocapulco, San Francisco Carnival Festival, Redwood City Salsa Congress. They have toured away from home in places such as Miami, Seattle, New Mexico, New York, and Los Angeles. In addition, Dos Four has toured abroad in Madrid, Valencia, and Barcelona.

For booking inquiries please contact:
(510) 830-8988,
(415) 994-3401,
joeygibney@gmail.com,
www.dosfour.com

MEET THE BAND: DOS FOUR (LEYDER CHAPMAN) - Lead singer and song writer

Leyder "Dos 4" Chapman was born in Holguín, Eastern Cuba and raised in Havana. He left his family and career as a professional basketball player on the Cuban National Basketball team to pursue the "American Dream." In 2001, bound for the Goodwill Games in Australia with a layover in Los Angeles, he chose to remain in the U.S., knowing he would not be able to see his family or country for at least five years in exchange for the freedom to pursue a life of his own choosing.

Chapman's talent for performing started at a young age. Even though he excelled in athletics, he was always dedicated to his love for music and dance, and he continued to develop his skills as a lyricist and composer. At the age of nine, he began performing in various talent groups in and out of school: dance troops; theater clubs; chorus; and playing percussion. He wrote his first song, "Yo Te Amo Verdad," at age fourteen.

Not until Chapman arrived in Oakland, CA was he able to fully commit his time to creating music and choreographing dance. His entrepreneurial spirit drove him first to become a professional dance instructor teaching casino-style salsa classes and rueda workshops. He quickly developed a large following throughout the Bay Area because of his unique, highly energetic teaching style and dynamically infectious performance spirit. He is the founder of the "Estrellas Cubanas" dance group and in 2004, he founded SAOCO, a band specializing in the fusion of Cuban rhythms with popular reggaeton. He also established Elegua Music, his own recording company. His first CD, "La Farandula" was realesed in late 2005. In 2008 he release his second CD titled; 2nd Round. He rearranged his band and renamed it Dos 4 y Los Mios and released his third album, "Ochanlayeo". His fourth album, "Changana", was released in the fall of 2009 and has been a huge success!

Chapman is Dos 4! He is the lead rapper/singer as well as composer, arranger, producer, lyricist, percussionist and choreographer. He has been inspired by David Calzado, La Charanga Habanera, Beny Moré, Candido Fabré, Los Van Van and Tego Calderon. Creating Cuban style music is Leyder's way of honoring and staying connected to his country and family. He enjoys sharing with his American fans and friends his love and passion for his culture and for creating music in the United States. He is dedicated to his roots by composing Cuban reggaeton music using traditional Cuban rhythms. Dos 4 y Los Mios is the only reggaeton group which arranges it's music focusing on Cuban rhythms.