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The Ultimate MC & Producer Tournament
Music by - Champion Producer - Melody Arkitect
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SON OF
THE 215
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FAMOUS
OATY
FRAN POSLA
JADE ZABRIC
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March 2020 Performance - Jade Zabric & Fran Posla
Fran is an up-and-comer in not only the music field but as an actor/playwright. She's covering all forms of media and we're proud to have had her on our stage this month. Jade Zabric has been hitting the music waves hard with hit after hit event, as well as podcasting, album recording and creating her new band The Trainwalkers. Follow them both on all given social media platforms and see how they both
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February 2020 Performance - FamousOaty
From the heart of New Jersey and now New York City, FamousOaty came through this month and blessed the stage before the competition began. He threw nothing but fire at the audience and reminded everyone how and why mega artists like The Fugees, Redman, and the Artifacts kept hip hop alive and strong. Check out his latest youtube videos and subscribe for more vids coming soon.
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December 2019 Performance - The Trainwalkers
Again as stated in their website and all social media: "The Train Walkers are a part of a movement. We are subway performers taking the show from the train to the stage. We are singers, rappers, instrumentalists, and lovers of art." And that is the 100% true for the band of seven members and counting. With members of Supreme FAM joining the Trainwalkers it was only right they came to show some love this month.
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November 2019 Performance - Son of the 215
Philadelphia has a lot of dope artists and Son of the 215 is no exception. Referred to by our trusted judges Rudament and Kevin, Son delivered what was promised AND more. Heading the pre-show and mid-show performance and networking during the tournament. Follow Son of the 215 on all social platforms and get to know him.
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October 2019 Performance - Strawhat Dynasty
Were the Straw Hats a Twin duo Sent to change the world, ohh and make some Amazing Music! Hailing from Astoria Queens, NYC. The attention to details and creativity in every verse will send you on a one way journey through the minds of Julz and Trix. Enjoy our vibrant sounding beats as they paint a picture of our souls.
Beast from the East. Twins/Breaking/Rap
The Dopest Break Dancing Rapping twins you know
Booking inquiries : stawhatdynasty@gmail.com
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September 2019 Performance - The Trainwalkers
As stated in their website and all social media: "The Train Walkers are a part of a movement. We are subway performers taking the show from the train to the stage. We are singers, rappers, instrumentalists, and lovers of art." And that is the 100% true for the band of seven members and counting. With members of Supreme FAM joining the Trainwalkers it was only right they came to show some love this month.
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August 2019 Performance - Ashy L Bowz
Ashy L Bowz with frontman Triple X aka King Tripl3 have the catchiest catch phrases in Supreme BARs. Check out the hashtags #nolotion #RapisArt #FuqWorkMakeMusic #WeALTH #greyLABEL and #AshyLBowzBand . With new albums in the works and more performances coming make sure to stay on top of what the Ashy L Bowz have in store.
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July 2019 Performance - Annie R U Ok
Annie R U Ok has a secret past, present and future. Staying cool, calm and relevant has always been her repertoire and the FAM is ok with that. A poet, freestyle rapper, writer, designer and creative artist Annie has done it all and is doing it all. Check out her clothing line, music on all platforms and performances at our events.
June 2019 Performance - Redrum
Growing up in New York, Rhyming and Beatboxing was the life blood of expression for REDRUM. Taking chances in life, Capture moments of life in a songs, relates to life around him with a way with words unique to ears, he's on a new path. Check out Redrum in all platforms from Spotify to Soundcloud, from Youtube to Bandcamp.
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May 2019 Performance - T-Blaze
Rapper :: Writer :: Live Performer :: Freestyle MC :: Radio Personality including All Star Music Award Nominee For Best Punchlines Of The Year AND Buzz Factor, T-Blaze has circulated the hip hop scene for quite some time and isn't stopping any time soon. With collaborations alongside rapper Skittelz, T-Blaze has made a few catchy hits you won't want to miss at any event.
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April 2019 Performance - Joe Con
Staying true to your roots while pursuing your dreams can be a difficult balancing act many of us know all too well. Multi-genre artist Joe Con embodies and embraces that challenge every day. A captivating performer & supremely lyrical MC, Joe also writes, records and performs as a singer-songwriter and band leader in a variety of styles, from raucous blues to delicate folk ballads and beyond.
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April 2019 Performance - Minx
Minx is a female MC from the UK who’s been working back and forth between her native London and NYC, having been described as 'Lily Allen and Monie Love having a party with Lauren Hill' you know she's one to watch. She will seduce you with sultry hooks then attack with big bars, all the while with her tongue firmly in cheek, taking you on a journey through Hip-Hop, humour, and heart.
March 2019 Performance - DokBrass
I'm DokBrass, The King of Swing FingerDrumming and a Boombap Beatsmith. I'm on a mission to help the world through music and more specifically Hip Hop culture. I do so by creating music live with my Akai MPC2500 that focuses on a jazz and groove oriented sound. A lover of life and humans, half of everything goes towards Urban Youth and Community Focused Programs/Charities and my goal is to allow my music, attitude and personality to be a catalyst for active change
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November 2018 Performance - A-D
From U.S. Navy Veteran and emcee to modern day philosopher and revolutionist from the Bronx, New York, A-D has seen more than his fair share of battles from overseas to the streets of NYC. Now he has documentaries, albums, showcases and more ciphers under his wing throughout the boroughs. Check out A-D in all social media platforms provide and get to know him.
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October 2018 Performance - Megaciph
Megaciph is a socially conscious writer using his music to address social issues and advance progressive thinking. In 2006 he self published his first solo album, The Graduate Program. Megaciph has recently released, CodeSwitching (Sept 2017), a collaboration with Queens native producer James Data. With plans for the next few albums already brewing for an ever growing body of work, this voice of the culture seems to just be getting started.
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September 2018 Performance - Fyutch
Always the performer, but also the freestyle champ. August 2015, Fyütch moved to New York City and began competing in freestyle rap competitions. He won the Supreme Bars MC and Producer Tournament in October, December, and January 2016. Fyütch won End of The Weak MC Challenge in April. December 2016, he won the Supreme Bars Tournament as a producer, becoming the first person to win the competition as an MC and a Producer.
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August 2018 Performance - Paranormal
Paranormal is known for many albums such as The Project For Global Madness is the sophomore LP from Paranormal's discography as a solo artist. Described as a cinematic, dark yet beautiful, post punk Hip Hop record, this installment features a wide range of producers and Paranormal himself. Featured artists include Verbal Lexapro, The Mad Credo, the late Kimberly Pacent, John Figz, De La Music and Nicole Pacent. The Project For Global Madness is dedicated to the loving memory of Kimberly Dawn Pacent. A Queen, fellow artist, and adored friend.
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August 2018 Performance - Bad Habbits
If you look into any of Bad Habbits' social media you'll quickly realize he does not dispay any bios or references to his past and life growing up into hip hop. That may be because he DOESN'T want you to know who he was before you heard him. He goes by his own rules and he's a force to be reckoned with. You can tell by his voice and delivery he has a dark past and he comes from a source that requires more gravitas than any social media can fit into a box. Check out his music and give your own critique.
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July 2018 Performance - Redrum
REDRUM was born in Staten Island and was known for his ability to tell stories and entertain crowds with his Irish wit. He grew up in section 8 housing where he struggled to get by. Beatboxing since a kid, he would spark freestyle cyphers everywhere he went. Schooly D invited Redrum to come on stage with him after hearing him beatbox and freestyle with him back stage in philadelphia . Red honed his skill set in the underground circuit of New York. He signed a two year licensing deal with Missing link Music.
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May 2018 Performance - R-Naby
From Kyoto, Japanese Hip Hop artist "R - naby" has been repeatedly supported in Japan and the United States, crossing the borders to shake the heart, beyond the walls of words and race. The pioneer of the Japanese rapper who is also invited to the stage of the main streets of NY is a rare existence which lets him acknowledge Hip Hop's main American major labels and the organizers of many events.
April 2018 Performance - Minx
MINX is female MC from the UK who has been working back and forth between her native London and NYC. A talented rapper, singer and song writer, MINX has been making waves since she arrived on the scene. Follow her social media and get to know her.
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March 2018 Performance - Kalil Johnson
While others spend their entire rap careers trying to prove their roots are concrete, Kalil Johnson feels no need to. A late bloomer, Kalil wrote his first rhyme at the age of 18 battling a plethora of wannabes on hip-hop battle sites. After spending a short stint at Norfolk State University in Virginia, he realized that hip-hop was his true passion. Kalil knows how to get a crowd hype, bring them back down to earth, then leave the stage ablaze again with a high energy crowd pleaser.
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February 2018 Performance - [K]nowledge
[K]nowledge is the main artist behind his own production company, BoahVille, founded in 2008. BoahVille brings film and entertainment to your screen. BoahVille also offers several services in photography and videography (events, documentaries, music videos, weddings, showcases).
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January 2018 Performance - The Beatbox House
Based out of New York City, The Beatbox House is a collective of the most talented and diverse beatboxers in the United States of America. Hailing from different regions of the country, The Beatbox House looks to push the boundaries of what is possible with the human voice. Beatboxing has grown into a world wide phenomenon that has branched out from its Hip-Hop roots. The collective looks to rebrand the art form as a part of the new “mouth music” movement.
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December 2017 Performance - Skittelz
Skittelz is a Bronx born and raised Hip Hop recording artist who also performs under the alias Skittz. He has performed on hip hop game shows from stages in New York to Florida, and his TV appearances range from BET to syndicated programs. He has shared his talent with crowds who have included celebrity guests such as Russell Simmons & Common , as well as political figures such as Hillary Clinton and Chuck Schumer.
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November 2017 Performance - DokBrass
DokBrass is on a mission. A mission to help humans. He does so by performing hip hop music on his MPC and making music for free in the hope that human put their confidence in his ability to actually help humans and progress towards a positive culture.
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October 2017 Performance - Rahzwel
TheDeliMagazine.com describes his lyricism perfectly... "RahZweL evades pretense in lieu of pouncing, present tense lyricism. Coupling refined cinematic backdrops with prowling bass/percussion-oriented beats, a relaxed intensity pushes forward. Swiftly delivering without rushing the process, the recordings tap back into basics, without looking in the rearview."
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August 2017 Performance - Blake the Skorp
One of our youngest performers and competitors at Supreme BARs, Blake the Skorp understands the game and plays it well. Follow her to find out why everyone she ever ran across has been shocked by her presence.
...and she likes ponies.
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August 2017 Performance - Amit
Amit has been an avid hip-hop fan since he moved to America from Bangladesh at the age of six. When he was 14 years of age he discovered the artform known as human beatbox. Since then he has grown passionate about the art and has made it his goal to make a career out of it. He also has received many accolades and awards, and achieved great success as the 2012 Midwest Beatbox Champion, the 2013 Vice American Beatbox Champion, and the 2014 East Coast Champion.
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May 2017 Performance - Osyris Antham
Born Nasiyr Abdullah, in Flatbush section of Brooklyn, NY. Osyris Antham is known for his freestyle skills. He is a ferocious Battle emcee and has won quite a few awards for his skills. You can usually catch Osyris at any local hiphop event, just make sure you bring your bars!
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May 2017 Performance - Daphya
Daphya was born and raised in the Bronx, NY, but moved to Elizabeth, NJ early in her life and has claimed both while spending most of her time all around NYC. Her music ranges from deep and thought provoking lyricism to her signature comedic punchlines, influenced heavily by north eastern rap styles.
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April 2017 Performance - Brain Space
How many y'all beats actually have a backbone?? 100% raw, organic and FDA approved, enter Brain Space. Brain Space is the beatbox-rap duo of Grey Matter and BS. A one of a kind New York hip-hop experience, your brain waves will change shape and your body will rock as Grey's bass booms and B's one-liners slap you across the face. What's in your Brain Space?
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April 2017 Performance - Jazz Fresh
The man who inspired Beanie Sigel & Black Thought is back to show you that he’s better than ever. Nearly 30 years after his famed battles with Big Daddy Kane, Jazz Fresh is proving why he’s The Don Of The D League!
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March 2017 Performance - Al Rocco
Originally hailing from Hong Kong and Taipei, Al Rocco was tailored in London, Brooklyn, Los Angeles, and now currently resides in Shanghai, China. Breaking stereotypes and changing cultures since 2010, Rocco has been in the frontier of Chinese Hip-Hop since his 2014 hit single “Red Money 人民币” and has been representing the Chinese culture internationally ever-since.
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February 2017 Performance - Dee Kay aka OUTcrowd
"if YOU a LIL misfit WELCOME to THE oUtCrOwD/we DON'T really FIT in CUZ we LIVING oUtLoUd" is all you read in the bio of OUTcrowd on SoundCloud.com but doesn't come close to defining his music style. Follow our FAMily member and get to know him.
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February 2017 Performance - Mike Mezzl
"The untold story music over money is coming #sky high forever!" Mike Mezzl has the ability to draw a crowd no matter where he is standing, in a room full of hip hop aficionados or outside during a cipher. His bombastic personality makes you bob your head and get hype at the same time. Follow his music and see what we mean.
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January 2017 Performance - T-Blaze
T-Blaze Is An All Star Music Award Nominee For Best Punchlines Of The Year AND Buzz Factor! And came back to bless Supreme BARs once again.
Rapper/Writer/College Radio Host.
Booking Info: Tblizzy@Gmail.Com
January 2017 Performance - Johnny Hobbes
"I am your desires; your fears; your passions, over ill instrumentation." Words by the poet and lyricist Johnny Hobbes, who began the new year with a powerful pre-finale performance.
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January 2017 Performance - Toby Dalton
Coming in strong between rounds, Toby Dalton (real name no gimmicks) gave the audience a surprise they haven't heard before. Check him out on Soundcloud and related media. [/tobyzdalton]
December 2016 Performance - K~Swift
M.C. K~Swift (New Rap Order/ Universal Zulu Nation) is a Hip-Hop artist and educator, who has been recording and performing since 1994. He’s been a published poet since the age of 17, and appears in HBO’s “Brave New Voices” series.
A founding member of the progressive Hip-Hop collective, New Rap Order, M.C. K~Swift is among both the vanguard and the old guard of True School Hip-Hop Culture.
December 2016 Performance - T-Blaze
T-Blaze Is An All Star Music Award Nominee For Best Punchlines Of The Year AND Buzz Factor! Rapper/Writer/College Radio Host.
Booking Info: Tblizzy@Gmail.Com
December 2016 Performance - Doron Lev & Mocce
Doron Lev is UGLYBRAINE and Mocce is an Italian-based producer. Both rocked the stage at Supreme BARs' two-year anniversary as strong openers. Click on their faces and links for more info
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November 2016 Performance - Lex Rush & Punskription
Electronic Hip-Hop duo (formerly known as Negative Death) Punskription is P. Cruz and Pete the Lone Lobo. Lex Rush was featured for our November performance and created a powerful alliance on stage!
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October 2016 Performance - Minx
MINX is female MC from the UK who has been working back and forth between her native London and NYC. A talented rapper, singer and song writer, MINX has been making waves since she arrived on the scene
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September 2016 Performance - Kid Lucky
Terry Lewis, also known by his stage name Kid Lucky, is an American Beatrhymer, Beatboxer, Singer-Songwriter,teacher and activist. He is most famous for inventing the art of "Beatrhyming", which he defines as "rapping, singing, or performing spoken word while beatboxing simultaniously".
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September 2016 Performance - D-Cross
D.Cross "The Living Instrument" is a visual & vocal Hip-Hop artist .Cross is a native New Yorker residing in Brooklyn,N.Y.He combines the arts of Spoken Word poetry ,beatboxing and emceeing in to his own brand of "vocal acrobatics", making music to ears of listeners everywhere.
August 2016 Performance - Mankind
Mankind: the human race; human beings collectively without reference to sex, race, religion and/or politics; humankind.
[For more music and photos click on all social media]
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August 2016 Performance - The Beatbox House
Based out of New York City, The Beatbox House is a collective of the most talented and diverse beatboxers in the United States of America. Hailing from different regions of the country, The Beatbox House looks to push the boundaries of what is possible with the human voice. Beatboxing has grown into a world wide phenomenon that has branched out from its Hip-Hop roots. The collective looks to rebrand the art form as a part of the new “mouth music” movement.
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July 2016 Performance - Happy Accident & LawlySe
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June 2016 Performance - Kalil Johnson
While others spend their entire rap careers trying to prove their roots are concrete, Kalil Johnson feels no need to. A late bloomer, Kalil wrote his first rhyme at the age of 18 battling a plethora of wannabes on hip-hop battle sites. After spending a short stint at Norfolk State University in Virginia, he realized that hip-hop was his true passion. Kalil knows how to get a crowd hype, bring them back down to earth, then leave the stage ablaze again with a high energy crowd pleaser.
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June 2016 Performance - Mr. Muthafuckin' eXquire
Mr. Muthafuckin' eXquire is an American hip hop recording artist from the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City, New York. In 2008, he released his first mixtape, titled The Big Fat Kill. His follow-up would come in 2011, with a 18-track mixtape titled Lost in Translation, released on Mishka NYC. In March 2012, he signed a record deal with Universal Republic Records.
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June 2016 Performance - The Oldsters
Steve Almighty is a music producer, a role model, and founder of Spectacular Yes Entertainment, working with artsits such as Double D (to create the OLDSTERS) and Mr. Muthafuckin' eXquire from Universal Records. He has won numerous beat battles including IPA, MTP, iStandard, B.U.R.N. U, and now Supreme BARs!
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June 2016 Performance - Jadon
As an artist, JADON's list of brand collaborations in the past five years reads like a who's who of America's most visible organizations with Nickelodeon, Coors Light, Sprite, the NBA's New York Knicks and Usher's New Look Foundation among the highlights. Woodard is a believer in evangelizing his talent not just on the streets, but then climbing to the tallest mountains possible so that as many people as humanly possible can hear his voice.
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June 2016 Performance - Division X
Hailing from the rugged streets of the South Bronx, Division X has been one of the budding success stories of the New York independent Hip Hop scene. Formed in November of 2001, Division X quickly molded their individual talent into a distinctive high energy affair. Proudly emphasizing an original in your face sound, and a thought provoking rap edge, this three man group consists of lyricists North Star, Mad Dog, and turntablist DR. Dust.
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June 2016 Performance - L.I.F.E.Long
L.I.F.E. Long (living in full effect) Hip-Hop veteran who has been on the scene since the early 90's golden era! Life is affiliated with various crews including the Legendary Stronghold who he is one of the founding members. Other crews include his group Auxiliary Arms with Masai Bey, and his affiliation with the MHB (Money Hungry Bastards).
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June 2016 Performance - Sincerity
A poet, a performer, missionary, and a woman who seeks to serve the world one heart at a time. Sincerity believe in purpose and believes God has called her to use her gifts for His glory. Passionate about words because she believes they have the power to uplift, encourage and edify: that is precisely what Sincerity intends to do through her poetry, posts, and conversations.
May 2016 Opening Performance
THE HIRED GUN is a Hip Hop/Spoken Word educator, and performer extraordinaire. An affiliate of the American based International Hip Hop label Nomadic Wax, and head of "Fresh Roots"...his music and workshops have a specific focus: Roots, Truth, and Culture. Born in New Jersey and raised on Black pride, middle class numbness, a steady diet of racism, and DJ Red Alert, Hired Gun is beats, rhymes, and life for the everyman woman and child, “HG” can't be fit into a corner or a box. The “educated hater, educator highly rated”, has not only traveled the world bringing real hard beats and real rap, but also works with youth while keeping the music fun and positive at the same time.
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April 2016 Opening Performance
MC and Hip Hop Producer, Raistlin is a crate digger in luv with the vinyl for years. His mixes are 100% good wax, always in touch with the groove! Golden Era Hip Hop, Funk, Soul, Rare Groove and Jazz-Funk. He also incorporates MC'ing and live beatmaking into the mix, making him a threatening trifecta of force.
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March 2016 Opening Performance
Fyütch is a rapper/singer from Nashville, TN that recently moved to NYC. He is known for his quick witted lyricism matched with eclectic production from hip hop to electronic music. He has done shows with Kanye West, Pharrell, Wale, Trinidad James and more.
March 2016 Performance
Chris Celiz is a New-York-City-born, Brooklyn-based mouth musician. Two time American Beatbox Championship Finalist (top 16), he is known for his energetic beats, driving rhythms and hip-hop oriented grooves. In conjunction with the Hip-Hop Re:Education Project, Chris is a teaching artist; utilizing hip-hop culture as an educational tool in public schools throughout the New York City area.
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March 2016 Performance
A beatboxer who wants to take the art to the next level, Amit Bhowmick has experimented with heavy baselines, EDM synth sounds, vocal samples, and extemporaneous percussion... altogether using one single instrument, his voicebox. He has grown passionate about the art and has made it his goal to make a career out of it. He also has received many accolades and awards, and achieved great success as the 2012 Midwest Beatbox Champion, the 2013 Vice American Beatbox Champion, and the 2014 East Coast Champion.
February 2016 Opening Performance
Straight from the 5th forgotten borough, Staten Island, NY (aka Shaolin), Optometrist is an upcoming artist and producer with a strong sense of entrepreneurial values and continues to add on to his resume. Some highlights include performances at the Victory 2005 NJ with multi-platinum Grammy winning artist Mya, and at The 10th Annual Fordham Road Renaissance Festival in the Mecca of hip-hop, the Boogie Down Bronx. At the age of 16 he won the grand prize at The Shaolin Showdown Showcase with a group that he co-founded called The Surgeons. Born and raised in Staten Island, he represents this borough to the fullest and he is poised at bringing the “Golden Era” style of hip-hop back to the mic.
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January 2016 Halftime Performance
Superking Armor
A low key, O.D. Charles Barkley, a verbal Chuck Norris on beat. This best describes the sound on stage and recordings by Super King Armor. Always finishing with brutal efficiency on the mic, ugly! This coincides with his stage presence which is like 'Animal' from the muppets. A physical performer. He is verbose with his lyrics and brutally honest regarding life and how hes lived it.
January 2016 Opening Performance
Orlando "Zeps" Molina
Brooklyn MC grinding for years in the US, who decided to move to Oslo Norway December of 2009 and pursue his music further as a full time job. Has performed/recorded in Sweden, Denmark, London, Berlin, Amsterdam, Switzerland. Opened for Talib Kweli, M.O.P., Redman & Method Man, Slaughterhouse, Jedi Mind Tricks, Freeway, Black Milk and Tommy Tee. Also an accomplished chef catering parties all over the world specializing in Puerto Rican stoner cuisine.
December 2015 Opening & Halftime Performance
Doron Lev a.k.a Uglybraine
Raised in Miami, FL on sunshine & good times, this Brooklyn-based musician does two things well: drumming & getting live on the mic. Not to mention, he does 'em both at the same time. Catch UGZ live to get the full effect. With NYC jazz elites filling in seats for this band on any given night, you never know who you might see. Pristine lyrics over deft beats. UGZ is the next step in rap evolution.
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November 2015 Opening Performance
Baxter P. Wordsworth is not interested in writing a bio about Baxter P. Wordsworth. He’s an interesting guy sure enough, but biographies are for dead people or people who plan to die, of which he is neither. I mean, honestly, what do you need to know? That he’s performed at places like Hiro Ballroom, Public Assembly, Columbia University, and the Bowery Poetry Club (just to name a few)? Or that he’s opened for artists such as Talib Kweli and Lyfe Jennings? Or that he used to be in a group called Rebel Starr?
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November 2015 Halftime Performance
Respect Tha God: Original member of the legendary rap group “The Perverted Monks” founded by Jeru the Damaja and Afu-Ra. Appearances on Dj Tomekk’s ”Beat of Life Vol. 1”. Tour appearances such as the High Times Tour East & West Coast; Splash Festival France & Netherlands. Collaborations with artist such as Smiff “N” Wesson; Pf Cuttin; Ken Ring; Afu-Ra; Da Beatminaz; Snowgoons.“Respect Tha God”, is the stage name for Russell Ballenger Jr, rapper straight out of Grime City Glen Cove.
October 2015 Opening Performance - MEGACIPH
A truth teller, mental energies gather and circulate in positive harmony, delivers lyricism with imaginative storytelling. A former U.S. Marine, his voice booms with authority while varying cadences and double entendre captivate the listener. Megaciph steadily drops ear-candy jewels of truth for the audience. Every word is carefully placed and every line is meant to elevate the consciousness of his audience.
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September 2015 Opening Performance
Dan the Man has been a collaborator with Supreme BARs since 2014, as a competing MC and now as an opening act for our show. Self titled "The Jew-fro Samurai" it's no mystery that he brings a quirky, fun, and eccentric presence to the event, and will bring nothing less when he's on stage performing. Follow him by clicking on the photo.
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September 2015 Halftime Performance
Formed in 2011, electronic performance and production duo Pax Humana (Samir Zarif and Brian Lindgren) began making their mark with a diverse array of production projects ranging from synth-pop, trap, and EDM tracks for artists and brands alike. Following several breakout performances in NYC, Pax is currently at work preparing a new album and U.S. tour for 2015. Go to SoundCloud for free downloads of all our latest releases.
August 2015 Halftime Performance
"Y?" IS AN EXTREMELY TALENTED HIP-HOP ARTISTS AND GUITARIST. In addition to his own music Y? is active as an Audio Engineer, Producer and Teaching Artist helping other musicians and youth collaborate through the arts. He has facilitated workshops nationally and Internationally in the UK and Japan working with companies such as TED and Spotify. To serve the community he has also collabortated with non-profit organizations such as Urban Art Beat, Urban Word, The Door, and The Re:Education Project. He currently serves as program director with Beat NYC www.beatnyc.org. Y? visions working together with artists of all mediums and ages would like to see the creation of a facility where students come in to learn a craft and graduate when they can teach it to the next generation.
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August 2015 Halftime Performance
AfterThem is a DJ/Producer Duo based in Queens, NY. The duo respectively Dj's all size events, assists in creative manifestation for singers & rappers, and creates DJ/ Party friendly Remixes for artists. They specialize in Hip Hop, Reggae, EDM, Trap and Remixing. Their combination of different styles allows them to be musically diverse and satisfy a wide range of music lovers.
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August 2015 Opening Performance
Invoked by vengence, happiness, purpose and inspiration, Josh Jacobs delivers driving melodies with harmony and creative rhyming with wordplay to get his sound and message across. With his own ferocious performance style and savvy lyrics of redemption, Josh is also inspired by Eminem’s delivery, Kanye’s diversity, Kendrick Lamar’s storytelling and Florence and the Machine’s instrumentation. The self proclaimed "Son of None", uses a pen, pad, and a microphone as tools for the reconstruction of his life. Josh Jacobs harnesses those demons from within, using them as fuel to entertain with high energy and emotional performances. Combining his influences, inspirations and experiences, Josh Jacobs is an introspective son of hip hop.
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July 2015, HALFTIME performance
SONIA CHOI: VIRTUOSO
No one does it better than Sonia Choi when it comes to being the ultimate Renaissance woman of the arts. Born in Richmond, Virginia to humble Korean parents, Ms. Choi picked up the cello at age five and has become the latest rising star in an Asian American dream taking New York City by storm!
A veritable risk-taker, Sonia seizes every opportunity to further her career by building her portfolio with credentials that range from competing in national cello/composition competitions to acting and film and tv music licensing, and unlike many, not only is Ms. Choi gifted in the entertainment arts, she’s a careerist in education, marketing, environmental science, and book publishing; she often combines music, entrepreneurship and activism.
Her visionary music’s signature is easily recognized yet defies labels because she provides a timeless mix of genres that stems from her life experiences and self- taught skills : Acoustic/Folk, Urban Electric, Hip Hop, New Age and EDM.
Sonia produces/co-produces, writes, and arranges all of her tracks. A true virtuoso indeed, be on the lookout for her self-titled EP coming soon!
Johnny Buffalo is a professional beatboxer and guitarist based out of Brooklyn, NY.
Born in Buffalo NY, he attended college at SUNY Fredonia for classical guitar and sound recording technology.
He moved to NYC in May 2012 and has been constantly working at improving as a musician ever since.
Recently, he has begun to combine beatbox, guitar, and bass synth in a live set modeled after an electronic DJ set.
His high energy and positive demeanor aims to get people moving and have a great time.
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July 2015, HALFTIME performance
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James Lion: July 2015 Opening Performance
Courage, power, wisdom, and ferocity are just some of the symbolic attributes of a lion. These are also some of the symbolic attributes in which define Hip-Hop/R&B/Pop artist and producer James Líon and his music. Born and raised in St. Louis,MO, better known as “The Show Me State”, James Líon is one who is fearless when it comes to showing his abilities to anyone who is around. With great networking and exposure James Líon has been giving the oppurtunity to open for International recording artist Jim Jones. The name Líon pronounced (lee~own) came from Lion. James Líon is a leo, and so he thought what better name to suit such a person with similar symbolic attributes as a lion than that. Currently under the management of Kenneth “Mr. KJ” Jones with New Dimension Management.,LLC, Mr. Líon is backed by a strong team of promoters seeing him through his success as a solo artist and that he reach the pinnacles of his career. With his mind set on making it to the peaks of the entertainment business and his music career, James Líon is destined for greatness. Keep an eye on this young talent because he is one to surely see.
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June 2015 - Host of Supreme BARs (No performers)
Chaz Kangas. A Minneapolis-born MC living in New York for quite a while and released a free album named 'A Personal Reference' that features Mac Lethal, Alaska of Hangar 18 and Homeboy Sandman. The album was entirely produced by Good Goose of Menya ("D.T.F." from MTV's 'Jersey Shore')
In short, Chaz is a pop-culture obsessed walking Wikipedia and his music reflects that. He is also the co-holder of a world record, the host of CBGB’s final Hip-Hop show, a celebrated battle champion, the Virgin Megastore’s last in-store performer, and someone who’s been critically acclaimed by The New York Times, NPR, The LAist, the Minneapolis Star Tribune and The Times of India.
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May 2015 Opening Performance
While others spend their entire rap careers trying to prove that their roots are concrete, Kalil Johnson feels no need to. Born and raised in Newark, New Jersey, Kalil wrote his first rhyme at the age of 18 battling a plethora of rappers on hip-hop battle sites. After spending a short stint at Norfolk State University in Virginia, he realized that hip-hop was in fact his true passion. Kalil knows how to get a crowd hype, bring them back down to earth, then leave the stage ablaze again with high energy. It's because of this style, as well as his very original sound, that his career has catapulted at such a high level in the New York City hip-hop scene. In the years, Kalil has played at Public Assembly, Highline Ballroom, the legendary End of the Weak, The Bowery Poetry Club, Crash Mansion, and not to mention a few college shows in Saratoga Springs, NY.
May 2015 Halftime Performance
Born in Russia, Ada Pasternak immigrated to the States at the age of 6, when she began her classical training on the violin. She is a virtuoso who has created her own unique genre, combining her vocal talents, violin mastery and songwriting prowess for an outstanding pop melding. Her shows are always a spectacular display of musicianship by Ada and her band of Berklee College Music graduates.
Ada has been performing with great success in venues all around NYC. She had residency at NYC's legendary music venue 'The Bitter End', which was very successful in terms of fan draw and reviews. She is currently residing and performing in NYC.
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May 2015 Closing Performance - Johrell the Starchild
A Hip-Hop Artist from Brooklyn, New York, Johrell the Starchild does what he does because he loves it and wants to be crowned "the best". For booking, contact: JMiley8895@gmail.com
Click on his social media for more info.
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April 2015 Opening & Pre-finale Performance
NYCbeatbox (Chris Celiz) is a New-York-City-born, Brooklyn-based mouth musician. Two time American Beatbox Championship Finalist (top 16), NYCbeatbox is known for his energetic beats, driving rhythms and hip-hop oriented grooves. In conjunction with the Hip-Hop Re:Education Project, NYCbeatbox is a teaching artist; utilizing hip-hop culture as an educational tool in public schools throughout the New York City area. NYCbeatbox has appeared on NBC, Fox, Revolt TV, NY1, Brooklyn Public Television, East Village Radio and has opened for Lupe Fiasco, Doug E. Fresh, Afrika Bambatta, De La Soul (to name a few.) His latest project, Three Man Ill, incorporates electronic elements and live musicians to create a listening experience that the projects creators call the "New School Sound."
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April 2015 Opening & Pre-finale Performance
A beatboxer who wants to take the art to the next level, Amit Bhowmick has experimented with heavy baselines, EDM synth sounds, vocal samples, and extemporaneous percussion... altogether using one single instrument, his voicebox.
Amit has been an avid hip-hop fan since he moved to America from Bangladesh at the age of six. When he was 14 years of age he discovered the artform known as human beatbox. Since then he has grown passionate about the art and has made it his goal to make a career out of it. He also has received many accolades and awards, and achieved great success as the 2012 Midwest Beatbox Champion, the 2013 Vice American Beatbox Champion, and the 2014 East Coast Champion.
A true female hip-hop unsigned artist, Robyn Spree is self-termed "focused and ready." With no ghostwritten or copy-written material, she writes not only for herself as a rapper but can also write R&B music for other singers as well. NYC native and extended talent in hairstyling, Robyn wears many hats in the arts and entertainment world.
April 2015 Closing Performance
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March 2015 Opening Performance
Dlocks
A Hip-Hop/Rap Artist of Miami Birth and raised in Grenada. Now a New York Resident whose self-proclaimed goal is "to be a legend."
Check out his bandcamp and other social media for more info.
Bandcamp: https://dlocksmusic.bandcamp.com/
March 2015 Halftime Performance
A beatboxer who wants to take the art to the next level, Amit Bhowmick has experimented with heavy baselines, EDM synth sounds, vocal samples, and extemporaneous percussion... altogether using one single instrument, his voicebox.
Amit has been an avid hip-hop fan since he moved to America from Bangladesh at the age of six. When he was 14 years of age he discovered the artform known as human beatbox. Since then he has grown passionate about the art and has made it his goal to make a career out of it. He also has received many accolades and awards, and achieved great success as the 2012 Midwest Beatbox Champion, the 2013 Vice American Beatbox Champion, and the 2014 East Coast Champion.
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March 2015 Halftime Performance
NYCbeatbox (Chris Celiz) is a New-York-City-born, Brooklyn-based mouth musician. Two time American Beatbox Championship Finalist (top 16), NYCbeatbox is known for his energetic beats, driving rhythms and hip-hop oriented grooves. In conjunction with the Hip-Hop Re:Education Project, NYCbeatbox is a teaching artist; utilizing hip-hop culture as an educational tool in public schools throughout the New York City area. NYCbeatbox has appeared on NBC, Fox, Revolt TV, NY1, Brooklyn Public Television, East Village Radio and has opened for Lupe Fiasco, Doug E. Fresh, Afrika Bambatta, De La Soul (to name a few.) His latest project, Three Man Ill, incorporates electronic elements and live musicians to create a listening experience that the projects creators call the "New School Sound."
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March 2015 Pre-finale Performance - LaRue Marlow
On a mission fueled by a desire for change: To leave a legacy that surpasses the outcome expected from the neglected youth of the urban block. To develop unity through Hip-Hop.
Stimulated by the “four P’s” to success – Passion, Persistence, Positivism and Product
A mission to build and mobilize a movement.
CEO of 4 All Ages Entertainment: Bridging generations, old and young, through respect and culture.
Team member and leader of THE B.U.R.N. U MOVEMENT (The Best Under Rated Now Unified): A collaboration of artists, producers, promoters, and the business-minded; providing each other support by sharing their respective talents and knowledge.
They have been nominated for numerous awards and they have become well-known in the tri-state areas.
A former promo master for Hot ’97, once known as La La the Lyrical Lyricist.
A hardworking Emcee, Father, Husband, and Entrepreneur.
He along with the B.U.R.N. U Movement are a part of Hip-Hop that seek to satisfy the globally endemic homesickness for the “Golden Era”. Sleep has become that distant cousin.
March 2015 Pre-finale Performance
THE HIRED GUN is a Hip Hop/Spoken Word educator, and performer extraordinaire. An affiliate of the American based International Hip Hop label Nomadic Wax, and head of "Fresh Roots"...his music and workshops have a specific focus: Roots, Truth, and Culture. Born in New Jersey and raised on Black pride, middle class numbness, a steady diet of racism, and DJ Red Alert, Hired Gun is beats, rhymes, and life for the everyman woman and child, “HG” can't be fit into a corner or a box. The “educated hater, educator highly rated”, has not only traveled the world bringing real hard beats and real rap, but also works with youth while keeping the music fun and positive at the same time.
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March 2015 Closing Performance - Herban Boi$$y
From Government Cheese to Getting Cheese From The Government. Music Artist On The Rise : Ghetto Rooted Music Productions H.B.$ (High Born Society)
From Brooklyn, NY, Herban Boi$$y is definitely on the up and up. Check all his social media
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February 2015 Opening Performance
From Ravenswood projects in Queens, Elijah Miguel is no stranger to hip-hop or the streets. A mic veteran who has been writng since the age of 8 years old; he masterfully communicates the solution to the epidemic plaguing the hip-hop culture.
He made his rhyming debut in 2003 and has since built his reputation as one of New Yorks Elite by consistently dropping stellar featured verses on numerous independent projects collabing with artists from all over the tristate, midwest and the United Kingdom.
After an increasing demand to put out a solo project from fans and artist peers alike, Elijah Miguel released his 1st official l.p. entitled "Enough Is Enough" on November 30th 2012. A special album mix edition was hosted by DJ Tranzforme which currently has over 26,000 downloads.
Songs from the official album version can be heard exclusively on IHeartRadio.
In 2013, Elijah Miguel worked with his BPM 718 family Doc Ahk Jay Drilla & DJ Giallo Point on another successful project known as "The Awakening EP" and which was released in the United Kingdom & the U.S. to this day it is favored as a classic in the eyes of many.
On January 2014, Elijah Miguel began working on his 2nd album "Being Myself" which is due to be released in November of 2015. In his own words he believes it is going to be his best work yet.
February 2015 Pre-finale Performance
What is Undeniable? Who is Undeniable? Hailing from Corona Queens, Sinnagi & O7 were two independent solo artists on the verge of releasing their first full length albums. Knowing each other for more than ten years and working together on previous projects, the two artists decided to collaborate. Before they knew it,two songs turned into seventeen and the concept album “A Picture is worth…” was born.
Not wanting to keep the public waiting, Sinnagi & O7 released a seven song EP entitled “BlackMarket Artists”. Since then the two man group have performed in various venues in and out of New York City including a couple of shows they put together themselves. They have also appeared on numerous albums and mixtapes. Their latest body of work is the first of a series of mixtapes/EPs entitled "5 Finger Discount".This first installment includes production from Mindz over Matter, Joski & Nicholas Howard to name a few. There are also features from renowned wordsmiths Life L.O.N.G, Silent Knight and KON Boogie. Sinnagi & O7 make honest music that takes a hard look at their lives and the world around them.The creative soundscape provided by these artists is sure to inspire and satisfy Hip Hop heads and music lovers alike for years to come.
So… What is Undeniable? Who is Undeniable? The truth is UNDENIABLE!
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January 2015 Opening Performance
Bad Habbits was a strong opener for Supreme BARs early in 2015 and has since been an ally of the organization as well as a strong artist for Thundaground.tv with DJ Emmo Ogun. Check out his social media for more info.
January 2015 Pre-finale Performance
Based out of New York City, The Beatbox House is a collective of the most talented and diverse beatboxers in the United States of America. Hailing from different regions of the country, The Beatbox House looks to push the boundaries of what is possible with the human voice. Beatboxing has grown into a world wide phenomenon that has branched out from its Hip-Hop roots. The collective looks to rebrand the art form as a part of the new "mouth music" movement.
Each artist that is part of the collective is a soloist, educator and musician in their own right. However, their greatest strength is their ability to work together; bringing their audience an awe inspiring musical experience that will leave a lasting impression no matter age, race or creed.
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December 2014 Opening Performance
A product of Washington Heights, New York City, and the Hands of God, Enonymous (a.k.a. Eno) takes the true raw artform of hip-hop from the neo soul era and transforms it into a neo milennial flow that is uncomparable among the independent circuit. Check out his social media for more info!
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December 2014 Pre-finale Performance
War Casino is a New Jersey legend we are proud to have as a performer at our very first Supreme BARs event. Check out his social media for more info:
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