March 19, 2008

Bring That Beat Back @ Milk Bar/Lounge
1840 Haight St, San Francisco

Animal Farm is one of the hottest groups to burst upon the northwest hip-hop scene, creating a significant buzz in just two years after joining forces. The group has quickly developed a large regional following after performing live with the likes of KRS-One, GZA from Wu-Tang Clan, Brand Nubian, Aceyalone, and many others. Animal Farm, which was named best hip-hop group in the Eugene Weekly in 2006 and 2007, has gained recognition due to their extremely energetic live show, which combines potent lyricism with a lighter side of comic relief.  Animal Farm’s much anticipated debut will be available in May 2008, and will feature some great surprises and collaborative efforts, including the legendary KRS-One and Nightclubber Lang from Boom Bap Project.

“Animal Farm: “Portland shines yet again with GenErik on soulful, retro-sounding production and a crew of MCs, including a guest spot from KRS-One. Lovely!” -XLR8R Magazine

DJ Wicked has been a staple in the Northwest Hip-Hop scene for over a decade. His determination and dedication to the art form has led him to opening shows for the likes of the Wu-Tang Clan, Eminem, and Outkast, and touring with Rhymesayers artists Grayskul, Atmosphere, and Boom Bap Project.  Wicked has also been featured in the Source and Spin Magazine, and has showcased his talent both nationally and internationally at a number of high profile music festivals, such as the Phoenix Festival, North by Northwest, South by Southwest, and the “Avataria” music festival in France. Wicked has also performed at numerous skateboarding and snowboarding industry events.  Currently in the studio working on his fifth full-length release, DJ Wicked continues to maintain his reputation as the hardest working, most sought after DJ in the Northwest!

“DJ Wicked is the consummate professional hiphop DJ. Put simply, he’s Portland’s Jazzy Jay. He’s the Northwest’s Roc Raida. If you haven’t heard of him, that’s your fault, not his… The man is a master” -The Stranger (Seattle)

Mic Crenshaw has long been known as one of the top MCs in the Northwest, sharing stages with The Fugees, Ice Cube, and Outkast, among others.  Crenshaw, who is also a well-known poet, was the 2001 Portland, Oregon poetry slam champion and national finalist.  Mic is also a member of Hungry Mob, Suckapunch  and Cleveland Steamers, which has earned him notoriety in XLR8R Magazine and on hiphopdx.com and okayplayer.com.  Crenshaw is also revered his involvement in the community as a youth mentor, using hip-hop to connect with and inspire the next generation.

For More Information on the Artists:
Animal Farm - www.myspace.com/animalfarmrecords
Mic Crenshaw - www.myspace.com/miccrenshaw
DJ Wicked - www.myspace.com/dj_wicked