epik one
chicago
Epik1, is an emcee/radio host/producer/sound engineer/DJ/Promoter/Battle rapper/graphic designer,from Chicago IL. He was introduced to the elements of hip hop through graffiti and breaking. Shortly after started Free styling ,making beats,writing rhymes,plus recording his own music independently.
Epik1 became known around the local hip hop scene by entering open Mics and Rap battles also performing at venues such as Subterranean,Cafe Lura,The Shrine,DoubleDoor,Jerry's,Mutiny,Metro,Lokal,Quenchers saloon,Lillys,@North Bar,Redline Tap,The Pony,private events also other venues threw out the Midwest.
As Epik1 continues to gain momentum,He has been an opening act too many major hip-hop artist including Rhymefest ,kids in the hall,Tania Morgan,cormega,binary star,ras Kass, Killa priest etc.releasing his first album entitled EPIK1.0 which is currently available on iTunes,Spotify,Google play Amazon and all major online distributions.His album is currently available in 6 major record stores in Chicago land area including Gramaphone's,Dusty grooves,reckless records.Epik1 wrote ,designed,mixed and mastered his album himself. With 3 videos on YouTube including "soul by the ton" and “clap” in which he did the video editing for.
Since 2016 he has joined a national battle rap league called "no coast battles” and has stepped his freestyle battle raps to writing for opponents and is currently 3 battles deep on YouTube.generating a lot of hype and attention internationally.
In 2017 he teamed up with DjsystemIV co hosting and Djing on "crucial rhythms" 88.7 FM WLUW.Org every Sunday from 10 PM to midnight.
Epik1 is currently working on his second project EPIK1.2 that will include Certified gold artist Wordsworth.also underground hip hop legends such as add2, Akbar, Copywrite and others local Chicago emcees.
To this day, Epik1 creates and promotes the classic hip hop vibe that he grew up on, to spread his unique but recognizable style that is a favorite of nostalgic and underground hip hop heads worldwide.
FACEBOOK "EPIKO UNO” INSTARGRAM:DJEPIK1 twitter.com/epikuno
https://www.facebook.com/pages/DJEPIK1/124411567581442
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