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  • Genre: A'cappella / Hardcore / Hip Hop

    Location PORTLAND, MPLS, CHICAGO, NYC, Oregon, Un

    Profile Views: 92748

    Last Login: 10/10/2012

    Member Since 10/31/2005

    Website miccrenshaw.com, globalfam.com, sonicbids.com/miccrenshaw

    Record Label Global Fam, Focused Noise

    Type of Label Indie

  • Bio

    "Born on the south side of Chicago, and raised both there and in Minneapolis, Mic is a world class MC and poet now emerging on the national - and international stage. As a youth, Crenshaw was embroiled in the violent streets of Minneapolis, leading groups to physically confront white supremacist gangs that were emerging with the growing hardcore music scene of the mid to late '80's. Eventually, Crenshaw had to escape the violence, leaving the music and activism he started in Minneapolis and moving to Portland, OR. In Portland, he quickly became one of the most respected artists in the Northwest. In 2001, Crenshaw won The Portland Poetry Slam Championship and went on to finish as a national finalist. The Portland Mercury called Crenshaw (with the Lifesavas) “two of the very best hip-hop acts in PDX”. In 2009, Mic released his debut solo CD, "Thinking Out Loud", which spent 10 weeks in the top 10 on College Music Journal's (CMJ) National Radio Hip Hop Charts, peaking at number 4. CMJ writes, "Mic Crenshaw blends his smooth flow with a street-hardened attitude, effortlessly spitting rhymes over a menagerie of horns, drums and keys." Crenshaw has just released his second album "Under The Sun" (fall 2010), which is now available everywhere online. In their preview of the album, Billboard Discoveries writes: "Follow-up 'Under the Sun,' serves up potent post-millennial rapping. Crenshaw’s flow ranges from a sensual ooze to machine-gun rapid-fire spitfire; and his musical backdrops are always masterfully creative." In Portland, Mic's community efforts have expanded locally - and internationally. After attending a Human Rights conference in Rwanda, he co-founded Global Fam, a non-profit which has helped setup a computer center for disadvantaged youth in Burundi, Central Africa. Billboard concludes, "In total, Mic Crenshaw’s music is not only a collective of juicy jams and skillful rhymes. This guy has made his mark on culture. Now it’s time that he garners critical mass to spread his positivity to the world at large." Aside from music, Crenshaw currently teaches, and regularly speaks and performs in high schools and universities, continuing the fight for justice and equality in these crucial times.

  • Members

    ERIK GESKE, CHINA LUCY, MYSELF, VARIOUS PRODUCERS/DJ's.

  • Influences

    .... ..........public enemy, bad brains, tricky, misfits, suicidal tendecies, madball, agnostic front, shomarri, april, gwen dillon, ma, mark, john crenshaw, cori, vern, kenny, dodi, teddy, femi, don, chicago, mpls, st,paul, portland, angela davis, assata shakur, ded prez, blitz, one belo, bell hooks, maya angelou, rwanda, anyango reggy, p phan, afsc,warzone, probot, micranots, xil records, kool akeim, killa k, mobonix, dead kennedys, fishbone, gil scott heron, jill scott, mary j blidge grace, jones, j live, ac/dc, aceyalone, psycho realm, no matter what, killah priest, rza, freestlye fellowship, LINTON KWESI JOHNSON, capleton, bob marley, mutabaruka, peter tosh, jimmy cliff, ray frazier, auditory sculpture, byron brown, kase cobain, einstein, chasu lo, david jeffries, mpls baldies, gator, rey, rick, darran eubanks, the malloys, conrad, nate and greenie, black flag, dark carnival, the oppressed, the cro mags, battalion of saints, 4 skins, red skins, george jackson, huey p, kwami toure, malcolm x, morgan delaney, eric, and splitting the sky .... ....

  • Sounds Like

    rage against the machine, rakim and poor righteous teachers.

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  1. Mic Crenshaw

    Mic Crenshaw has a show on 01/18/2013 at 08:00 PM @ Alberta Rose T... in Portland, OR http://lnk.ms/dpf3J #concert

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  • Anawhym-NEW SONG

    "hey how ya been??i havent been on here much.if you got a facebook add me on there and check out some of my new music on my artist page.jus search anawhym and dont forget to hit the like button,comment and share with your friends.look forward to hearing from u.

    much love,
    Anawhym"

    1 year ago
  • dream team usa

    Download Mixtape | More mixtapes at MixtapeFactory.com

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    1 year ago
  • Fingaz, Inc. Productions

    Hey Fam, what's good? Just stopping by to drop some MAD LOVE on your page, and say THANKS for adding me to your list of friends. Stop by and visit anytime and leave a message. K.I.T. JoWes Fingaz, Inc. Productions

    2 years ago
  • HeavyGrindaz

    Mic Crenshaw Thanx for da add and come check out the HIT SINGLES "Donk Di De Dunk" and "Got Dat Feel Good" and dont forget to " SIGN DA NEW GUESTBOOK PLEASE" HEAVYGRINDAZ NETWORKING WITH Mic Crenshaw and dats wat it iz

    2 years ago
  • <---}-?-{--->

    This doesn't appear to be the face of the man that i met in Portland, but the name is the one given definately. Reguardless, i would like to say THANK YOU for getting a couple of broke, homeless kids into the Dead Prez show in Portland! we love you! xLinzi

    3 years ago
  • Anawhym-NEW SONG

    hey wats up??jus comin thru to see how u been .get back to me when u have a chance

    WHYM

    3 years ago
  • Terms None

    Hey Mic. Come Peep The New Cuts! I would definitely value any and all feedback. STAYUP-TeRmS

    3 years ago
  • Princess Jayne

    I love you and I miss you :) Stay up! 

    3 years ago
  • Khaki

    Come check out my music and support Palestinian hip hop!!



    Download my music for free!
    http://www.twtmuzik.net/khaki

    Watch my music video for my new hit single "Fly Away" feat. Rapper E!
    http://www.youtube.com/khakimustafa




    Take care!
     Salaam.

    Khaki Mustafa

    khakimustafa@gmail.com

    3 years ago
  • Terms None

    Somebody Definitely Agrees! Love The new stuff MiC keep bringin the fire. 1-TrmS

    3 years ago
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