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Thundercat

Nimble jazz-rooted bassist and sweet vocalist known for his session work (Erykah Badu, Flying Lotus, Kendrick Lamar) and adventurous solo flights.
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Thundercat
photo credit: Eddie Alcazar

Thundercat - Artist Details

Active

1990s - 2020s

Born

October 19, 1984 in Los Angeles, CA

Genre

R&B

Styles

Alternative R&B Electric Jazz Contemporary Jazz

Also Known As

Stephen Bruner
Stephen Lee Bruner

Member Of

West Coast Get Down No Curfew WOKE
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