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Cholo. Roughneck. Explicit. Fearless. Blaxican. Gayngsta. Homo thug. Grimy. Confrontational. Groundbreaking. Aggressive. Fiery. Vigilante. Sexy. Sensitive. "Queer Bastard Child of DMX & Lil Kim". Rapper, poet, performance artist and actor. All of these words and phrases have been used to describe the artist who has for several years now been performing as DEADLEE. Sexually charged music that is also fueled with retaliatory attacks on rap and hip-hop's biggest homophobes such as Eminem, DMX, and 50 Cent, his lyrics have also tackled race, class, sex, police brutality, and did we say sex? He has performed at the Peace Out Festivals in Oakland and in NYC, San Francisco’s Gay Pride Main Stage, and HomoAGoGo in Olympia, Washington. DEADLEE has also contributed music to motion pictures "On the Down Low", directed by Tadeo Garcia, and "Vengeance", directed by Daniel Zirilli. Deadlee appears throughout the critically acclaimed documentary on the “homohop” music scene, “PICK UP THE MIC”. He also was the focus of a reality show on LOGO called “Hip Hop Homos”. His music video for "Good Solider II" is played on MTV’s LOGO network music shows, NewNowNext and the Click List Top 10 countdown. His new CD will release in Spring 2007 entitled “Intifada”. DEADLEE's music is available on CDBaby.com and Itunes. One of the pioneers of what is now called “gay hip hop”; Rap, funk and R&B artist and one-time personal DJ for Prince - Tori Fixx is the Timbaland of gay hip hop. The Minneapolis based Recording Artist, Producer, DJ; Vocalist & Emcee adds soul to the show.Fixx has been the engineer extraordinaire behind many of HomoHop's greatest CD's including contributions to Johnny Dangerous, Bigg Nugg and Deadlee's latest releases just to name a few.
In addition to working with other artists, Tori Fixx was one of the original founding members of the San Francisco Bay Area based queer rap group, RAINBOW FLAVA back in 1998. He has released FIVE solo albums over the last decade including “Marry Me” which was was nominated for a 2004 Outmusic Award for Outstanding New Recording - Male. The multi-talented force sometimes called T-Fixx for short released his new album (number five) entitled “CODE RED” this Spring and also landed a few tracks in Maurice Jamal’s upcoming film “Dirty Laundry”. He has appeared on The Tyra Banks Show, and CNN’s Paula Zahn Now show. TORI FIXXs music is available on CDBaby.com and Itunes.
Based out of Ohio and representing the gay “Bear” community, Bigg Nugg mixes it up with his thumping beats and spit fire lyrics filled with reflection, passion, and a yearning for the balance of power in a homophobic society. BIGG NUGG's music is available on GayMusicUsa.com, CDBaby.com and Itunes. JULIE F. POTTER (JFP) is a fierce, spiritual, revolutionary MC revolutionizing rap one mic at a time. With empowering political rants, candid pleas from the abandoned sub-class, and piercing comical wit, JFP inspires, commands, and captivates you, all with the first 16 bars. As a zealous stand-up comic and improviser Julie is well-versed in the ways of the word, and the art of performance. Leaning heavily on her contempt for the powers that be JFP, will snatch you out of your own apathy, and coerce you into action. Her lucid lyrics reach moms and mofo’s alike. JFP’s album is available on iTunes and CDBABY.COM
She has performed for thousands of people at the world famous Arena nightclub in Hollywood. She also opened for 90’s divas Robin S., Rupaul and CeCe Peniston. Point Blank, and has done Latin Pride 2004, PBE Music festival, RU Talented TV show and San Diego Pride 2003. She joined Deadlee and Tori Fixx on the Tyra Banks Show where she made her national television debut.  Website: http://www.myspace.com/shortyrocdamic Shorty Roc believes his mission is to be a voice for the gay community by incorporating real hip hop with the LGBT lifestyle. He expresses his views of the issues that go on in the community as well as issues with society. Shorty Roc’s goal is to become another pioneer in hip hop history as he works his way through the mainstream audience. His participation in the first leg of the HomoRevolution Tour earned him a full page photo in the PRIDE issue of nationwide magazine, The Advocate. Music critic Ernest Hardy said: “Shorty wins over the growing crowd with his R&B drizzled, club-oriented tracks.” He has performed at Brooklyn Pride, the NYC Pride LGBT Rally at Bryant Park, and numerous club performances throughout the NYC area. His first full length CD of all new material, titled, “Personal”, was released in June of 2007. SHORTY ROC's music is available on CDBaby.com and Itunes.  Website: http://www.myspace.com/dalyrical DaLyrical is a vivacious artist and entertainer born and raised in Wichita, Kansas but currently residing in Atlanta, Georgia. Growing up she was exposed to many different genres of music which attributes to her eclectic style. Her music cannot be categorized by one particular genre or geographical boundary. It is best described as an eclectic mixture which enables listeners to captivate her versatility. Each groove creates a story.
UNECC Website: http://www.myspace.com/unecc Born Nicole Williams on July 23rd in the Bronx New York, Lincoln Hospital. Unecc is the oldest of four, 2 brothers, 1 sister. “Music for some is simply something we all listen to, for me it’s what I feel, breath, love, possess, worship, and honor.’ Unecc began writing rhymes at the age of 12. She wrote her first song when I was in middle school for an all girl group she formed called “Da Fellas.” After many years of talent shows and searching for a home label she finally decided to take matters in her own hands. She began performing at clubs and pride events. She launched and funded the Pride Tour 2006. She has entertained Washington DC, Columbus OH, Indiana’s, and Detroit Michigan’s Hotter Than July. In 2007 her group Untouchable was invited to perform at ROCKIN IN THE STREETS as well as LADY FEST OHIO. Unecc has performed in Michigan at “Club Inuendos”, Richmond’s “Club Colors”, DC’s “Club Wet”, As well as Club Paradise , Club Touch , East Village and numerous benefit shows and clubs thorough out Columbus Ohio. Her first mix tape “The Lick Mix Tape Volume 1” was released January 2006. Volume 2 was released late July 2006. 2007 a Promotional CD from her group UntouchablE was dropped., it got rave reviews from all. Not to mention they passed it out for free! The Lick Volume 3 was quickly followed and was released July 2007 it featured Untouchable, Dutch’s, and many other artist from Unecc’s label HIT M ENT short for HISTORY IN THE MAKING! Unecc’s goal is to become a major threat in the hip hop game, not for her sexual status or preference, but because she is a female rapper putting it down just as raw as a male.
Website: http://www.myspace.com/whitelesbianrapper White Lesbian Rapper aka WLR (real name Alicia Leafgreen) started rapping at the tender age of ten. Originally inspired by the works of Vanilla Ice. Since then has gone on to do live shows in California and the Midwest. She describes her style of rap as "Old School-New Style Hip Hop" This artist is inspired by the works of old school Hip Hop music and is working to try to revive the old school style through modern day hip-hop. Descried as a rap artist who is a lesbian, instead of a lesbian rapper, The tittle name "White Lesbian Rapper" comes from all out honest approach to rap. "I just want people to know who I am upfront and not be fooled by lies or betrayed once they buy the CD. I'm an honest person and that's what my music is about. I pride myself on appealing to all people in my rap, not just the homosexual community."
SOUTHWEST TOUR PERFORMERS INCLUDED: Self proclaimed the 'homo hip-hop head of controversy,' this Minneapolis-born, Chicago-based emcee is taking names and throwing verbal blows unlike any other. A voice for all genres of sexuality, Johnny Dangerous prides himself on being openly honest, boldly truthful and downright crass. Two-time Outmusic Award-nominee Johnny Dangerous released his debut album, Dangerous Liaisons on Us2 Records in 2003 and launched his "Dangerous" tour last year in San Francisco. Johnny Dangerous has already headlined numerous "Pride" performances and other related showcases in both California and New York. With two albums, upcoming tours, promotional marketing and numerous press articles, Johnny Dangerous is taking the streets by storm!
Johnny's music can also be found on ITunes and CDBaby, look for a new video this January on LOGO!
Rapper QBoy has single handily become one of the leading faces emerging from a new wave in urban music: the next evolution in hip-hop. In such a short space of time, the Originally from South America, Mz Fontaine’s compositions bring a fusion of strong SALVIMEX SALVIMEX represents El Movimiento Urbano ("The Urban Movement") of the Latino Communities of Los Angeles. They represent the B in the LGBT community. Their raps are about all of the things facing their lives including immigration, gang violence, love and fun. They're promoting their first Cd "UNIENDO FUERZAS". The members are DRASTIKO, CRUZ and DANTE. SALVIMEX means the union of two cultures, countries, El Salvador and Mexico united for the music. Their intense and passionate live performances have left audiences screaming for more – even if they didn't understand the language the lyrics were being sung in! Delacruz is an out and proud Lesbian MC who is holding absolutely nothing back. A self-proclaimed stud, she raps about everything from women who sleep with women and men and then lie to women about it, gay pride, gay bashings, her feelings on Bush (and the President too), equality and more. Delacruz is a seasoned stage performer with 2004 Long Beach Pride and multiple club appearances under her belt, the coming year will take Delacruz to the next level. One of her tracks will be popping up on the next season of The L Word and its subsequent soundtrack. |
