Biggest HipHop Show To Ever Hit Van Island

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Saturday, August 27th, 2016
4:30 PM to 11:00 PM

NightLife Entertainment LTD Where It’s At Entertainment & Cariboo Brewing Presents KXNG Crooked ( aka CROOKED I ) ONYX ( FREDRO & STICKY FINGAZ ) Snak The Ripper Merkules Prada West Konfidential Music Kaso ( Sponsored by NightLife Entertainment ) Tangible Two ( Birthday Party ) PAI PROFE-C Hosting – TeenWolf ( CHLY Radio )

Saturday August 27th Nanaimo Entertainment Centre 46 Nicol St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 4S8 Doors Open 4:30 / ALL AGES (Start/ End time may change) NO BOOZE OR DRUGS. Bag checks will be performed

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★CROOKED I Dominick Wickliffe (born September 23, 1978), better known by his stage name Crooked I or KXNG Crooked, is an American rapper from long beach, California. He is a member of the hip hop supergroup, Slaughterhouse with other members Joe Budden, Joell Ortiz and Royce da 5’9″. Slaughterhouse is currently signed to Shady Records. He is currently CEO of his own record labels, Dynasty Entertainment and C.O.B. Digital as well as Senior Vice President of Treacherous Records. Before starting his own label, he was also signed to Virgin Records and Death Row Records. Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/KXNGCROOKED/ YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRealCrookedI

★ONYX 20 YEARS OF HARDCORE HIP HOP In 1993, years before anyone told ya’ to “get up off them goddamn diamonds”, South Jamaica, Queens, craziest Bal-Hed sons,ONYX, were already busy takin’ some of the Golden Era’s loot and running with it to new heights, stamping the term “hardcore” in its darkest terms upside hip hop’s head with their seminal, trailblazing platinum debut, Bacdafucup. The iconic cover image of four bald, angry-lookin’ niggas, their legendary “MadFace” logo, a shoulder-strapped automatic and a menacing boot-tread took rap to a world that could “Slam” in an era where even looking at someone wrong at a rap show could get you gone. Fredro Starr, Sticky Fingaz, SonSee and the late brother Big DS didn’t break the rules: they scared them the fuck away. Twenty years and several full-length underground classics later, there is still nothing so raw in live rap as getting tossed into the barrier by the smiling, sweating, maniacal fans swarming the pit, to find yourself face-to-face with the ever-Mad Faced, ever Bal-Heded ‘Dro and Sticky. Face to face with loud, abrasive greatness, you might just find yourself lucky enough to embrace a boot to the temple when Sticky stage-dives, or swimming with the sharks to make waves for the crowd surfers while you “Throw Ya Gunz”. ONYX made boom bap gangsta, gave metal street cred, and exposed the kinship of hip hop and punk rock cultures to a wider global audience on the strength of their delivery and the look in their eye that said this was no gimmick, motherfucker – all under the guidance of their mentor and producer, the departed architect Jam Master Jay. With the Against All Authorities EP hot on the way and the Snowgoons-produced #Wakedafucup LP in the aisles and their newly-minted international “100Mad” click growing stronger, 2015 sees ONYX bring it back-da-fuck up in your mad face. Watch out, ‘cuz they’re coming for head-blood. Bio by Darcy MacDonald Website – http://www.onyxhq.com/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/onyxdomain Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/user/OnyxVEVO/videos

★SNAK THE RIPPER Snak the Ripper raps with a voice as ugly and honest as his material. Truthful to a fault, his music scrapes the rock bottom of human nature to offer a rare glimpse into the ugly underbelly of our celebrity-obsessed society. In just three years, he has gone from a relatively unknown West Coast journeyman emcee, to a cult phenom. With millions of views on YouTube, tours in Europe and support slots with the likes of RA The Rugged Man, Sean Price, Camp Lo, Swollen Members, Cunninlynguists, Choclair, and Moka Only to name a few. His stunning rise to cult icon coincided with a life and death struggle with drug abuse. Clinging to music as he struggled to get himself clean, he released “ The Ripper ” in 2007 and sold 2,000 copies online and at live shows. His next album “ Sex Machine ,” (2009 Camobear Records) has sold over 10,000 copies digitally, and been downloaded way more than that. In 2010, he had his first experience touring overseas, and realized how far he had come. Seven sold-out shows in Spain, with rabid devoted fans yelling word for word Snak’s lyrics, he saw he was becoming a Legend. Growing up in an isolated small town, Snak became involved in graffiti by the age of 15. Following a freak accident with homemade explosives that nearly blinded him and severed part of his index finger, he became a social outcast. Angry and determined for the world to know his name, he pursued his passion for graffiti, vandalizing his way across Canada. At 22, he had become a homeless drunken drug-addled vandal. His friends were criminals, fiends and drug dealers and his depression spiraled. “I found myself back in my home city, with no real friends, and no belief in myself at all. I weighed 140 pounds. Rock bottom is an understatement. I looked like a skeleton with skin.” Realizing he had to change his life or die, he sought out music to save himself from himself. He not only saved his life, but also skyrocketed to popularity in the Canadian hip-hop industry. In less than three years, Snak went from rock-bottom anonymous, to internet superhero. He spent 6 months as MySpace’s Best Canadian Hip Hop Artist and is loved on Hip Hop forums the world over. Snak : Internet Superhero Search for ‘Snak the Ripper’ on YouTube and check out his grimy street culture videos. Using his graffiti cred from years in the culture, Snak became the spokesperson for www.stompdown.ca . With 50,000 subscribers they are the second largest Canadian channel on YouTube, behind Celine Dion. His first video “” Dangerous State/ What’s Street ” received 100,000 views in the first month of its release. Following this he made sure to connect with his rising fan base on an individual level, interacting with them in person and all over the internet. A cult has formed around this terrifically honest, brash and abrasive performer. Snak: The Ugly Truth The Rippe r is a master of cadence, tone and harmony, using his grimy vocals in all sorts of engaging ways. Backed by incredible production, each song drips with venom, an ugly duckling ready to kick the shit out of anyone looking for a swan. Snak sings like Bob Dylan, in a voice so ugly that we cannot help but feel it is our own. With cunning dirtdog punch lines, a devious sense of humor, and the suffering soul of an everyman, Snak is a legitimate anti-hero in the making. Love songs from a man who doesn’t expect to be loved. Sex songs from a sex machine who claims he isn’t even good at sex, but still gets laid. His live show has been described as a “ shocking nightmare circus ” ( Exclaim ) and “ an unforgettable trip into darkness and debauchery ” (VICE ). He’s already infamous in North America and Europe and he’s just getting started. Highlights • His group Brass Tacksz (with Evil Ebenezer & Yung Sin ), is the only Rap group invited on Warped Tour 2010, where they will perform for crowds of 20,000 people every day. They have a featured song on the Itunes Warped Tour Compilation, and their clever T-shirts sell like hotcakes. Their debut album “the Outfit” is a topseller for CamoBearDigital, and is HipHopCanada.com March 2010 pick of the month. • Snak toured across Spain for the whole month of February 2010, and during that time recorded an EP with the stars of the Spanish Rap World. He has completed six music videos for his new EP Fear of a Snak Planet set to be released in 2010. • Performed for over 1200 fans at the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver. • He has recently become the face and spokesman for SDK(Stompdown Killaz) • Toured with Rugged Man in 2008 Website – http://www.snaktheripper.com/ Youtube Videos – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl_Ydej82Zq4NEZnwxeaUwg Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/TheRealSnakTheRipper/

★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 Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/MerkulesPage Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGcT5dNkZao Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2YjBxK45m4

★PRADA WEST Prada Westwas 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 2008 to early 2009 at the age of 24, Prada started working with a rapper named Konfidential and started recording; his first performance was at age 24. In April 2009, 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 2011 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 400 times, and has released almost 2 dozen music videos on You Tube, and various other social media sites, all of which he is dominating at a rapid pace. Prada has been nominated rap/hiphop recording of the year for 2015 with the Vancouver island Music Awards. 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, Xzibit, Beatnuts, Machine Gun Kelly, Swollen Members, Warren G, Outlawz, Masta Ace, Marco Polo, Trick Trick, Celph Titled, Apathy, Bizarre, and Onyx, 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 EP,” “The Pitbull,” “Dog Treats,” and “Down as Ground”. Prada has another upcoming project titled “Life Behind Bars,” set to be released sometime in, May 2016. Prada West is currently producing his latest album himself at PUSH. Studios, and has entitled it “Life Behind Bars.” He has opted to collaborate with other artists on one track only, and is expecting to release it in May of 2016. 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 Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/pradawestmusic/ Website – http://www.pradawest.com/ Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/user/PradaW… ★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 TANGIBLE TWO Tangible Two have been working to emerge from the hoards of Rap Entertainment. The Duo bring the ‘in your face’, dark, emotional, heartfelt, happy, bi polar sound; unlike any other duo has done before. Between the two of them they went through family separations, dealing with being labelled a Columbine threat , selling and using illegal narcotics, loosing those who are closest and being singled out from peers. Tangible Two have been making their mark on music through their live high energy show. Currently lacking a music video. Tangible have released single songs to continue to show their fans that they have never stopped working. Currently leasing their beats, it is a longer process to get the funding to pay for their album. With the continued growth of the Tangible Crew ( fans and friends ) Tangible Two , Wheat Stalk & Bagshaw promise a classic album that will change everything and it will drop soon. Bagshaw started rapping after he broke up with his fiancé, who is also the mother of his daughter. Bagshaw now raps with the full intent to succeed and provide the best life for his daughter, while being a single parent. We would like to give you more history and insight on Bagshaw, but when we asked Bagshaw for more information he replied ” because I’m hard as f$$k and it’s a bunch of corny shit you’ll never find out”. Wheat Stalk began his passion for rap music at a young age; finding mixtapes and albums in his sisters CD collection. He started by buying his first computer, then recording with nothing but a desk top microphone. That simple setup eventually developed into his current self built home studio at which he uses his self taught mixing and mastering skills to create a crisp sound that can compete with top quality tracks. Wheat was a high school Columbine threat and was put on house arrest for a week because of a story he wrote in English class. When in Wheat’s eyes, he didn’t have any intentions of repeating Columbine, but knowing he wrote a story powerful enough to get a week off from school, was a sign. After Wheat Stalk graduated, he immediately got into an illegal lifestyle. Luckily rock bottom was a wake up call to Wheat Stalk and he got back up on his feet and accepted the demons in his life. He started focusing more on the music, spending all his time in the studio working to create his album. An opportunity to perform in a live contest at which the winner got to open for Tech N9ne at The Queens in Nanaimo was up for grabs, Wheat Stalk entered. Wheat placed second , but his set still caught the right eyes and he was fortunate enough to gain a spot to open for Madchild instead. From then on, it has been progression and moving forwards. This is only the beginning for Wheat Stalk. Tangible Two did, in fact, go to the same high school in Ladysmith BC, but they never met or talked to each other throughout the entire time. It wasn’t until late 2012 when they started talking. Wheat currently is working at a convenience store in Ladysmith at which Bagshaw often shopped . They occasionally would chat, smoked a few doobs and were good acquaintances. Wheat Stalk began telling Bagshaw about the shows he had been doing and Bagshaw was, at the time, recording his rhymes over beats on his cell phone. Bagshaw decided to show the recordings to Wheat. Wheat invited Bags up to his small studio and they made a track called “Can’t You See” and started to collaborate daily. A few months in, they decided to go with the name Tangible Two. Bags and Wheatie are now roommates living in the studio, overcoming obstales, reaching goals, and growing everyday. After opening for acts such as Krizz Kaliko, Madchild, Wildcard, Swollen Members, Tech N9ne, Snak The Ripper, Evil Ebenezer, Prevail, Alpha Omega, Slaine, Indelible, Prada West and more. Jumped on 3 tour dates from the West Coast Renaissance Tour and the Down As Ground Tour. They are currently sitting on songs that are going to be on their far to long anticipated album titled “Chaos”. The Tangible Two, The Crazies, high flying, fast rhyming, face painted, skitzo, hyper and humble rappers alike. Can you get down with the Tangible? Tangible Two’s – Tangible Two’s Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/Tangibletwo/?fref=ts Tangible Two’s Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCysVmoHtHzkh1pF7NhdsP1A

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