Cody Miles Explained

Cody Miles
Birth Name:Cody Thornton-Miles
Birth Date:1991 4, mf=yes
Birth Place:Austin, Texas, US
Origin:Austin, Texas, US
Genre:Hip hop
Occupation:Rapper, MC, songwriter
Years Active:2010–present
Label:Saiza Inc Records

Cody Thornton-Miles (born April 5, 1991) is an American hip hop from Austin, Texas. Cody Miles works with Tim Saiza (producer) and Michael Rodgers (vocals).

Career

He is currently signed to Saiza Inc Records.[1]

2012: Apocrypha

Apocrypha, the first solo EP from Cody Miles, was produced by Munich Germany producer Mista Min and also featured production from Austin producer Skeliskel. It received recognition on the Houston Chronicle when it was released in April 2012.[2] It received moderate ratings from reviewers.[3] [4] The album allowed him to open for Beautiful Eulogy in 2012 at Sam Houston State University.[5] The album features the single "Simple Man" with Manchild and has been featured on the City of Georgetown's Facebook.

2013–Present: If We Must Die

If We Must Die the first full-length studio album from Cody Miles, is scheduled for release in mid-2013.[6] The album is produced by Saiza Inc Records producer Tim Saiza and features samples from Johnny Cash, Michael Jackson, Gloria Gaynor, Barry White, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Paul McCartney and Wings, The Who, Pink Floyd and Metallica. It is reported to feature hip-hop artists Heath McNease, Irrelevant and Manchild.

Discography

Album information
Transidentity
  • Released: 2010
  • Label: Saiza Inc. Records
Apocrypha
  • Released: 2012
  • Label: Independent
  • Singles: "Simple Man featuring Manchild"

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Baumann. Christina. On-campus concert by Christian rap artist, Cody Miles, delivers strong message to students. The Houstonian. 31 January 2013. 11 November 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131111154914/http://www.houstonianonline.com/a-e/on-campus-concert-by-christian-rap-artist-cody-miles-delivers-strong-message-to-students-1.2778917#.UQnpJKW0L0c. dead.
  2. Web site: The Journalist. Sketch. INTERVIEW: Cody Miles talks Apocrypha, bringing Christian hip hop to college, and writing rap songs about Old Testament love stories. 31 January 2013.
  3. Web site: Peronto. Anthony. Cody Miles- Apocrypha (Review). Christian Music Zine. 31 January 2013.
  4. Web site: BWD. Cody Miles- Apocrypha. Holy Culture. 31 January 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130531031632/http://holyculture.net/blog/2012/07/10/cody-miles-apocrypha/. 31 May 2013. dead.
  5. Web site: The Journalist. Sketch. INTERVIEW: Cody Miles on bringing Beautiful Eulogy to Sam Houston State University. The Houston Chronicle. 31 January 2013.
  6. Web site: Miles. Cody. Cody Miles X Tim Saiza: Recording Sessions. 31 January 2013.