Artist description Dirt is the next important emcee you need to know. The dreadlocked, tattooed, militant, seeing, telling recording artist has blossomed from San Diego's underground. His Shows consist of ripping the lids off of unsuspecting rock and rap fans alike. Dirt's style surrounds you with a potent mixture of dramatic, velvety beats with trustworthy emotional inflections to punctuate his liquid smooth flow. On previous recordings, Dirt has represented with his crew Shadow of the Locusts (SOTL), a nationally strewn assembly of talent to bring a well-rounded exception to his music. His live performances consistently draw a large, well documented fan base. No big wonder. Crowds are magnetized by his stage sounds and his touch; creating a completely genuine, intimate and real connection with Dirt. As an emcee, Dirt brings a message that so many heads crave as listeners, coupled with beats you obsess over. The music is capable of pointing out 'inner issues' while keeping a root in hip-hop's 'street credibility'. His versatility allows him to stretch from hip-hop to other music genres and still be well received, crossing barriers and divisions that others haven't. Lucky for us; we inherited another faithful rap extraction that satisfies.

Music Style Hip-hop (sometimes with an alternative edge)

Musical Influences King David

Similar Artists Very unique blend of straight hip-hop mixed with emotional choruses, hooks, and appeal. Dirt stands out alone in most aspects but has been compared to the likes of Cypress, Wu, Rage, Jeru.

Artist History Dirt grew up like most emcees. Povertized and oppressed, but finding power and strength through his culture of music. He began to hone his talent back in '94 when people were really beginning to cling to his musical efforts. In 97-99 he toured extensively with POD as an opening act and quickly gained a large underground fanbase. His first album 'PLAGUE' released to the crowds with great praise. 2 years later he followed up with another album, 'A WAR TO RESTORE' with even more steam. From one album to anot her, his ways with music have definitely developed strongly. He has also been featured on many prominent artists albums (the most famous on POD's 'BROWN' album). Look to the Sky Heed the Warning... Dirt is coming to deliver a very satisfying musical experience!!

Group Members Dirt is the founding father of a crew called 'Shadow of the Locust'. There are many likeminded artists involved with the 'locust' massive that all work independently and together to promote themselves and the united force. For more information go to http://www.inTheHoleHeGoes.com or http://pub66.ezboard.com/bshadowofthelocust

Instruments Vocal Chords, MPC's, Technics, ProTools

Albums Plague, a War to Restore (and a buncha features on other comps and artists albums)

Additional Info SOTL message board at http://pub66.ezboard.com/bshadowofthelocust

Location San Diego, CA - USA

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