“Mr 360.” The only justifiable way to describe the verble antics of Mr Live.
Born In the borough of Brooklyn, Mr Live developed a way of speak that would set him apart from the average M,Cee. In 1990 Mr Live (then JAELIVE) was signed to PROFILE RECORDS under the group E&JAE and was embraced by such artist as RUN DMC, DANA DANE, and SPECIAL ED. After this, the group changed their name to BLACRAYN and spent this time on the New York underground circuit where they received many accolades for there live performances. At this point Mr Live had performed with such artist as LEADERS OF THE NEW SCHOOL, EPMD, PETE ROCK AND CL SMOOTH, NAUGHTY BY NATURE, GANGSTARR and many more hip-hop luminaries. In 1995, Mr Live broke off from BLACKRAYN and went solo, hitting every open Mic and show case in New York City.
At this time, He joined a hip hop/poetry group called THE VIBE KHAMELEONS and then touring Europe, (ENGLAND, FRANCE, and SWITZERLAND) with SHA-KEY, and RAZEL of THE ROOTS..
After this, Bobbito Garcia (89.9 Tec 9 radio show) released the under ground hit “SUPADUPA” on his FONDLE EM record lable, Becoming one of the hottest selling singles out. Following this, Mr Live, Big Ves, and EARL BLAIZE (ANTI-POP CONSORTIUM) established a lable called GET THESE RECORDS and proceeded to put out such underground hits as ”PLACEBO”(88 Whatsanames featuring TONY BONES), “ALL DAY” and “SPLASHING OVER MONICA”. In 2002 Mr Live teams up with MR LEN, (formally of COMPANY FLOW) and releases the single “WHAT THE FUCK”. Mr Live then teams with EARL BLAIZE, STEELO, BIG TRAP and BIG WILL to form DRAMA CLASS. Deep, melodic flows, meaningful lyrical content, and a blunt translation of life, makes Mr Live one of the most versitile and explosive MCees coming out of New York.
Discography.
“SUPADUPA”, “RELAX YA SELF”, “HUNGER STRIKE”(Fondle em Records) USA.
“PLACEBO”, “STILL RELAXIN”,”DEAR JOHN”(Get These Records) USA.
“ALL DAY”, “THROW YOUR MITTS”,”SPLASHIN OVER MONICA”(Get These Records) USA.
“FLYING PUPA”, “NONE BETTER”(Guntez Records) Japan.
“STEADY LOUNGING” “GOOD LIFE”(Fat City Records) England.
“GUMMY SMACKS” Mr Len. “ WHAT THE FUCK”(Matador records)USA/EUROPE
“THE BANG THEORY” France.
MR. LIVE Audio Section
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When it comes to emceeing and the essence of hip-hop, Journalist 103 showcases the form of an emcee evolving from a person who simply puts words over beats, to a speaker in tune giving life to his tracks. One of the sole survivors of a dying breed, 103 has emerged from a student studying the art of emceeing to teacher of hip-hop fundamentals. He started professionally emceeing around ninety-seven. After 'spittin' in a few cyphors and open mics around the city (Ebony Showcase, C Note lounge, Napoleon retreat, to name a few) he eventually bumped into Strike who was currently 'putting in work' with a group called "PMO" (Poor Mans Orchestra). Journ and Strike inevitably formed the legendary group "Mountain Climbaz". 'Mountain Climaz" is renowned as one of Detroit's most respected live performing Hip-Hop groups. Accompanying his group efforts 103 has graced a number of mixtapes that have gained worldwide recognition. Such as underground classics like "Broken", and "Broken Again" featuring Mu, Proof, and Marvwon which received an award for best hip-hop group song of the year (2003-2004). Displaying master crowd control and lyrical delivery, that captures and elevates listeners to new heights 'the' Journalist entertains the audiences, bringing back that true feeling of genuine emceeing. Just like any great artist; Picasso or Van Gogh his work is a timeless classic leaving us in awe of his precise delivery, dominant voice, and dynamic ability to 'ride a beat'. You'll fall in love with hip-hop again listening to his 'old school' work ethnics which many 'so called' lyricist lack today. Journ's hard work, dedication, and intense studying of the art form brings the materials which leads to teaching the 'new skool' the values of being a true lyrical emcee. Journalist 103 is without question a valuable asset to today's Hip-Hop culture.
Links: http://www.myspace.com/journalist103
SoulKlap is a young, gifted and black Hip-Hopper from Cleveland, Ohio. He has been a fan of music since BEFORE he could remember. “My mother told me, I used to dance to music while I was still in her womb, so I guess music has always been a part of me.” Soul started rhyming when he was thirteen, inspired by the likes of Jay-Z, Notorious B.I.G., Nas and DMX. He originally rapped about what he heard his idols talking about, the guns, the ‘bitches’ and the money. “I was basically doin whatever was hot at that time. I look back now and laugh about it, but it was serious back then.” Eventually, SoulKlap stopped rapping, and started MCing. He decided that no matter what, he would rhyme from his soul, and tell the truth in his rhymes. “I just realized, that guns, hos and drugs…that’s not who I am.” SoulKlap has collaborated with the likes of Divine Minds, Black J, Simo-B of Bulletproof, Lew among other talented unsigned acts. Although Soul is unsigned, his ultimate goal is to “sign himself.” “I want my own label. I don’t want to have to manufacture sounds of a media conglomerate, I want to make authentic music from my soul, and make listeners’ souls clap.”
Source: http://www.myspace.com/soulklap
http://soulklap.blogspot.com/
iCON the Mic King - Catalyst of a Renaissance
iCON the Mic King is not a movement. No one man is. Instead, he is the catalyst for a crusade much bigger than himself. A Renaissance is approaching. It’s a Renaissance linked to a culture that spans over a quarter century’s time. A generational art form, that rose to prominence in a well-documented creative surge in the late 80’s. A culture that achieved economic importance in the trend-minded upswing of hip hop’s popularity in the mid to late 90’s. A culture that turned inward as it subsequently collapsed upon itself, growing too big to support the rapidly swelling ecosystem. In a staggered genre that has arguably seen it’s glory days come and go, there has risen an enigmatic figure that will lead us into yet another age of artistic prosperity. Allow me to show you the many sides of the lyrical Rubik’s Cube that is iCON the Mic King.
On a balmy late August night Michael King took his first breaths in the maternity ward of the Pennsylvania Hospital. He would be the first grandson born to either side of his family. Declared the “the chosen one” by his great grandmother who, living to be 104 years old, proved to be as resilient as she was wise.
iCON’s status as one of the chosen would be tested in numerous ways as the years carried forward. Even death made an unexpected attempt. At the age of six, Michael King, having no concept of mortality, was involved in a life altering car accident that threatened to take him away from the world before he came to realize his purpose.
On a rain soaked night in Philadelphia Michael’s uncle made his way to the local hospital. Michael’s mother was pulling an 11-7 shift there. Ambling to a stop at a traffic signal Michael gazed out of his passenger side window. While he took in the sea of city lights that drenched 29th Street in a swirl of colors, his uncle twiddled the knob on the car radio. Settling on the easy R&B of WDAS, the wafting sound of synths and sultry voices is overtaken by the dissonance of screeching car tires. A large Cadillac slammed forcefully into the back of the Honda driven by Michael’s uncle. Inside the car, a split second passes before the impact, but it seems like ages. His automatic reaction was to try and brace himself. Clutching the armrests on either side he realizes that he isn’t wearing a seatbelt…
Michael went barreling through the windshield of the car. That kind of trauma should have killed a boy his size. But Michael wasn’t killed. In fact he walked away virtually unscathed. That night, something was made deadly clear. It was not his turn to go. There were bigger things in store for the boy who would become king.
In the streets of Philadelphia iCON the Mic King is more of an idea than an actual person. There are plenty of stories, all lending to an indelible mystique that makes him as intriguing as he is critically heralded, and perhaps even more misunderstood. iCON is no stranger to paying dues. His work ethic is evidenced by a recording catalogue stretching back to 1995, as well as an impressive international touring schedule yielding passport stamps on three continents in seventeen countries. Delivering powerful hypnotic and awe-inspiring performances with DJ Fishr Pryce at the helm, Mike King’s legend grows with each show-stealing concert date. His most recent projects: “Mike and the Fatman”(Uprising records), which saw him teamed up with Chum the Skrilla Guerrilla on production, with features by Killah Priest and Blue Raspberry, as well as “Rent Money Music 2: C-Notes for the Car Note” were to released to critical acclaim. Unfortunately the scope of those projects was hindered by a lack of resources. But with the proper push…
Upcoming projects and testaments to the Renaissance include “The Season of Our Discontent” produced by Blastah Beatz, and genre-bending electric/hip hop hybrid group Robots With Hearts with Ninja Tune Records’ black sheep, Animals on Wheels. Chum and iCON are also reuniting to release a new progressive set.
A dynamic and compelling emcee, iCON may better be placed with the likes of Dostoevsky, Philip K. Dick, and Franz Kafka than that of his rhyming peers. As one of the City of Brotherly Love’s Premier talents, iCON the Mic King is a man with a purpose. Laying the framework for a new generation of credible artists, using his love of creating timeless music to fuel his epic and visceral rhymes, and leading hip hop into its next golden age by example. Of course, that’s what any good king does.
-A. Sabreen
Biography from: Iconthemicking.com
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