All Ages: Mqrkules Live In Nanaimo

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Friday, March 11th, 2016
7:00 PM to 11:00 PM

NightLife Entertianment Presents & Where Its At Entertainment Presents MQRKULES With ★Konfidental ★Prada West ★Evil Ebenezer ★Hurt Crew ★DJ ALL GOOD

Friday March 11th Nanaimo Entertainment Centre 46 Nicol St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 4S8 Show starts at 7:00 PM / ALL AGES (Start/ End time may change)

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★MERKULES: Merkules is a 20 year old Hip Hop Artist from Surrey, British Columbia. At the age of 16, with the help of a few top tier locals, he began making music, and quickly left his stamp in Vancouver’s hip hop scene. Shirtless in all his glory, Merkules brings something different to the table with his music every time. Although humour plays a huge factor when it comes to his material, he has always offered his fans a wide variety of emotions in his music.

Merkules connects with his fans on a personal level every day through various social media platforms. Although he is young, he has created an eccentric character that young people all over the world have come to know and love. Merkules works every day on his craft, constantly in his home studio working on the next big song. He’s earned respect from hip hop artists all over world and he’s barely in his twenties. He makes music that any young man, struggling to find his place in this life can relate to. At the age of 16, Merkules was attacked by older teenagers while walking home from a friends house late one night.  The attack left his face badly disfigured with large lacerations crossing his cheeks and and near his eyes. Although the wounds have become scars, he still deals with anxiety from his attack. His escape from these feelings has always been through his music.
Website www.stealthbombrecords.com/merkules-page.html
Youtube Videos https://www.facebook.com/MerkulesPage
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGcT5dNkZao
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2YjBxK45m4
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/MerkulesPage

★Openers:

★Konfidential: This Canadian born Hip-hop artist hailing from Vancouver Island is no stranger to the West Coast Hip Hop scene. With over 200 live shows under his belt, Konfidential has been able to fine tune himself as an emcee and an entertainer. From his humble beginnings as a young rapper eager to share his message with the world, Konfidential has continued to impress and grow as an artist. This dedication has led him to great opportunities such as performing with some of the biggest names in hip hop alive today : Xzibit, Warren G , Tech 9, Bone Thugs- N- Harmony , D-12, Obie Trice, WC, GZA, ONYX, The Beatnuts, Raekwon, Masat Ace, Krizz Kaliko, Hopsin & Swiz, Swollen Members, Moka Only, SweatShop Union, Choclair, Maestro Fresh Wes, The Rascalz, Joey Styles, Kyprios , Evil Ebenezer and Snak the Ripper Over the years Konfidential has developed himself as a solo artist and in 2011 he claimed the attention of the Hip-hop world when he dropped the hit single “Get Em” which featured The Scale Breakers, Evil & Snak the Ripper.

Hailed as an “Undeniable Banger”(Hip-hop Canada) the single was an instant classic. With an video shot by Stuey Kubrick. With over 250,000 youtube views and heavy rotation on Much Music and Much Vibe, the single would help propel Konfidential to the next level. Shortly after he would release the highly anticipated solo album “Pressed For Time”, featuring production from Canadian Hip- hop legends Moka Only and Metty(Sweatshop union) with vocal features from Snak the Ripper and Moka Only as well. With the success of this release, Konfidential later became a member of the trio “Suitable Ties” alongside Prada West, Merkulese and with support from SDK, Suitable Ties became an instant hit with the underground hip hop scene.

Their Youtube videos “No Matter Where i Go” has reached over 160,000 hits, Gaining a lot of support from the underground hip-hop community and attracting the rest of the world to their growing sound and success. In January 2012, Konfidential was a performing guest on the Television talk show called, “Urban Rush”. Currently he host’s “Konfidential’s Korner” which can be seen in the Island Rap Show on shaw tv. 2015 has been a great year for Konfidential, even having a street named after him in his home town! Konfidential has teamed up with Independent Generation to strengthen and ensure his position as a premiere Hip-hop Artist in Canada. He is a valued asset and long time friend. We welcome Konfidential to the IG team as we prepare to launch a whole new world of Konfidential Music.
DISCOGRAPHY 2013-Inspired by a true story 2013-The Versatile EP 2010-MuchMusic Debut(RapCity&MuchVibe) 2010-Pressed For Time(solo album) 2010-Where Were At (cd ep) 2009-Faded By Noon(mixtape) 2008-KnumbSkullz (Mixtape) 2007-Trash Talkin’ (solo album)
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/konfidentialmusic/?fref=ts
Website – http://independentgeneration.ca/ig-team/konfidential/
Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLFB15A42C5DBC4AE1&v=DFb06JI1wzo

★Prada West:
Prada West was born with music in his soul. Since the tender age of five music has held a special place in his heart; and having a professional drummer for a father only helped contribute to the success of who Prada West is today. It was with his natural ear for music that Prada taught himself to play a wide range of instruments throughout his childhood. Although this passion stayed in his heart, failure to find his niche caused Prada’s interests to waiver. As a teenager Prada started exploring the different dynamics of the culture surrounding rap and hip hop. Exploration that was influenced in part to the Spanish and Latin Hip Hop, and West Coast Rap that he and his friends were listening to at the time. Inspired by this genre of music Prada started writing his own poems, later on transforming them into rhymes.

It was then that Prada started emcee’ing and free styling occasionally at parties; but due to the lack of opportunities for growth Prada failed to take things seriously. During this time Prada went through a rough patch and was incarcerated on and off. It was during this time that Prada started writing more frequently as an outlet for dealing with his experiences. At 22 his older sister gifted Prada with a poem entitled “Peaceful Warrior.” This poem contained her personal reflections surrounding Prada’s perseverance through adversity and her views regarding his talent for writing and performing. For the first time Prada was able to see himself through the eyes of someone else, allowing him the chance to see not only his untapped talent but his potential as well. Prada was then inspired to take writing at a more serious level and in turn established his distinct style of lyricism.

In 2010 to early 2011 at the age of 23, Prada started working with a rapper named Konfidential and started recording; his first performance was at age 24. In April 2011, Prada put together a collaboration with Merkules and Konfidential entitled “No Matter Where I go,” and shortly after released the music video for it. Noticed by the founder of Ephin Apparel and of S.D.K. (StompDown Killaz a local crew of rappers based out of Surrey, B.C.), they opted to release Prada’s video on their website, and Prada’s video received an overwhelming 100,000 views. In 2012 Prada became a full blown member joining S.D.K.’s other artists Caspian, Snak the Ripper, Evil Ebenezer, and Merkules. What truly makes Prada West original is that he doesn’t feed into materialism and refuses to sugarcoat anything, unlike that of his competitors. Prada was once asked “If someone had never heard your lyrics or watched you perform what would you want them to walk away with?” His response was “If nothing else I want to be able to give them something to hold onto, something that will inspire them or something they can relate to.” “I want to give them insight on a situation that they’re going through, and I want them to see me perform again, but mostly I just want to earn their respect about what I have to say.”

There is speculation from critics to why Prada West draws the attention of so many youth. Prada attributes this to a combination of his raw lyrical content and the fact that they identify with his struggles. When Prada performs “Goin Gets Tough,” youth can be seen rapping in unison at the top of their lungs, “When the going gets tough, then the tough gets going. Even though it hurts inside, you won’t show it. You won’t be the last, cause you weren’t the first, just keep telling yourself it could always be worse.” It’s performances like this when it’s hard to distinguish who’s the performer and who’s the audience as emotions run high and lines blur. Prada owns up to his past as much as possible and is the first to “out himself,” in regards to his choices, and various painful consequences that came along with his journey. “It’s a cold world therefore I roll alone. My trust is lost, and paranoia’s got me holding chrome. Haunted by my past, and how the passion seems to slip away my sorrow’s leads. And even stress won’t let me miss a day.” At times Prada feels the weight of the world on his shoulders, but writes these types of lyrics as he knows that they are relatable with fans, “26 but s*** I feel like I be 33, refer to me as a hustler to the 3rd degree.” For fans, and for Prada it re-affirms how life’s struggles both positive and negative have the ability to force individuals to grow up before they’re ready. Painful lyrics and painful performances at times but Prada choses to keep delivering in hopes that the message behind has the impact he’s hoping for. Currently having toured across most of Canada, Prada has performed live over 200 times, and has released over a dozen music videos on You Tube, and various other social media sites, all of which he is dominating at a rapid pace.

Prada has opened up for Vinnie Paz (Jedi Mind Tricks), EPMD, ILL BILL of Non Phixion, GZA, Raekwon (Wutang Clan), Dub C (Westside Connection), Bone Thugs and Harmony, Xzhibit, Beatnuts, Machine Gun Kelly, Swollen Members, Warren G, Outlawz, Masta Ace, Marco Polo, Trick Trick, Celph Titled, Apathy, and Bizarre, just to name a few. His fan base stems throughout all of North America, and most of Europe. His albums include “Lost In Thought,” “The Take Over EP,” “On The Run,” “The Versatile EP,” and “The Lost and Found.” Prada West is currently producing his latest album himself at P.W. Studios, and has entitled it “The Pit bull.” He has opted to collaborate with other artists on one track only, and is expecting to release it in the fall of 2013. Prada feels that it’s time to showcase his versatility and is doing so by writing lyrics that are his most personal yet, tracks that he feels will allow him to finally stand out more as an artist. Prada also hopes that one song in particular will provide insight to his fans on why this “underdog,” is often referred to as “The Pit bull,” by his crew.
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/Prada-West-154139381290757/?fref=ts

★Evil Ebenezer:
Evil Ebenezer is “the best new voice in Canadian rap” (Exclaim Magazine.) It’s a bold statement that Evil’s doing his best to prove by relentlessly touring to perform for rowdy fans and still finding time to release award nominated music. He finds himself the voice of a generation of grizzled underground emcees who didn’t catapult to fame through blog hype and clever PR tactics; rather through hard work, dedication and conviction. The Canadian music industry has recognized Evil’s efforts with a Leo Award for “Best Music Video” and four Western Canadian “Best Hip Hop Album” Nominations in three years (2x in 2012 for The Birds & Zzbra.)

A master of cadence, Evil captures the neurotic soul of our times with eccentric dysfunction, humor and darkness, all told with his trademark smooth delivery. With numerous accolades and a glowing resume including over 250 tour dates in North America and Europe in the last two years alone, you’d think that Evil would be elbow-deep in bling, bitches and riches; Right? Wrong. There is a whole world of hidden heartbreak, lonely nights on the road, hunger pains and inter-personal drama. Worse still, the soul-crushing indifference of friends and family. Through it all Evil has brilliantly channeled his decade of growth as an artist and human being with a sincere honesty that’s rare in current hip hop.

Evil lists his fellow contemporary emcees Macklemore, Slug, Classified, Snak The Ripper, and Bliss n Eso for, “showing me it’s okay to bare my soul in my music, scars and all, and find an appreciative audience. I don’t have to front; my fans accept me for who I am. Their support means everything to me.” Evil Ebenezer catapulted into 2012 releasing three critically acclaimed free mixtapes (The Birds, Penguin EP & Kush Up’s EP with protégé Merkules) and his successful joint album, Zzbra, with fellow Battleaxe Warrior, Moka Only (Swollen Members.) He’s riding a wave of creative inspiration motivated by the heightened level of emcee competition in his native city of Vancouver, B.C. With the aforementioned Macklemore’s mainstream indie success story placing the hip hop spotlight on the Pacific Northwest, Evil is keen to shine the light a little further north. He’s already planning his next series of mixtapes leading up to his fourth album release in 2013. In preparation for his coming mixtape series/album Evil Ebenezer has retreated to record at a mountain lair in Whistler, B.C. to, “eliminate distractions and focus on creating my best work yet. I’m ready to grow as an artist and open new avenues with this record. I want more sponsorships, huge festival gigs, radio play, and the tv shine that I’ve been building towards. I’m trying to keep an Usain Bolt career pace. I’ve got the right team around me, I have great sponsors in Ephin Apparel and Cariboo Brewing and I’m ready to shock the world!”

Look for Evil’s first single off his new mixtape to drop in December 2012. Catch Evil on tour in your city and support his new album dropping in 2013 on Camobear Records via Evil’s own recently launched False Creek Records. Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/evilebenezermusic/?fref=ts Hurt Crew – Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/hurtcrew Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHwm-KRwqlm7hKWXGfQ0A4w

★DJ ALL GOOD:
DJ All Good (Peter Poole) is Vancouver Island’s Premier DJ. Starting out rocking houseparties in high school, All Good carries a fun loving, anything goes type of style that always pleases. Love of great music is the foundation that his DJ house is built upon. “My DJ style is “turntablism” which is about techniques (sampling, blends, cutting etc.) applied to music using turntables. Instead of being genre specific (hip hop, rock, house etc.) I can play any type of music with the flair of a performing artist. My Philosophy is to select choice sounds, chop and mix using turntablist techniques, and serve hot & fresh on two vinyl platters.” DJ All Good has repeatedly proven his skills in battle, most recently placing 2nd in the 2013 Western Canada DMC finals and 2nd in the 2009 Canadian National DMC finals.

Another testament to his party rocking skills is placing runner-up in Victoria’s Redbull 3style battle in 2008. All Good has been invited to jam sessions with world champion Djs, including Q-bert DJ Woody and Vinroc. A highlight of his career was the chance to act as a guest teacher at Jam Master Jay’s Scratch Academy in New York City. Quickly becoming the next big thing on the scene, DJ All Good is not to be missed! Having proven himself on national and international stages, his next big project is known as “the TURNTEMPLE.” this portable, solar powered mixstation travels to music festivals, schools, and communities with a hands on approach to the preservation of vinyl based DJing techniques. Sophisticated use of samples and scratching, no sharp corners. Accessible music+Turntablist techniques= It’s All Good!
DJ ALL GOODS Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/DJ-All-Good-13938029205/
DJ ALL GOODS Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCob0_NOoZQQhwb6ZfJlY7lQ

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