“ Evil is the best new voice in Canadian rap.”
- EXCLAIM MAGAZINE
The followers of EVIL have been waiting for this defining moment for a
long time.
At last, their almost saintly patience is about to be rewarded. His new E.P.
THE WANDERER is being released this Fall.
The songs are at once haunting and eclectic – soulful and at times
almost psychedelic. His lyrics evoke themes that are painfully personal
yet universal in appeal. A new alter ego EVIL EBENEEZER comes to life on
this recording which can accurately be described as the antidote to
normal/mainstream. A scary and strange aural brew is created as Stu
Ray’s beats provide the ideal sonic foil for Evil’s story telling. The
catchy rhythm tracks are accentuated by reverb delays in unexpected
places. THE WANDERER will surprise and challenge you. It may even change
you.
*PAST*: EVIL met Stu Ray, co-founder of the Draftdodgers team in high
school, back in the day. It was in those early days at Ray’s in faraway
Chilliwack, during the wicked 90’s, that EVIL first discovered his
innate ability to improvise/rap and his love of Hip-Hop music. These two
musical strands have continued to define the core of his music.
Today it remains sinfully easy to get caught up in the hypnotic web EVIL
weaves.
2005 marked the independent release of the debut album THE DRAFTDODGERS
PRESENT EVIL which was nominated for “Best Hip-Hop/Rap Music Album” at
the 2005 West Coast Music Awards. The album was supported by three music
videos including “Told You So” which play-listed on MUCHMUSIC and
garnered EVIL a LEO award for “ Best Music Video for 2006” at the annual
B.C. Film Industry night. Vaughn Oliver a.k.a. DJ U-Turn joined the
group at this time and one of his own songs appears on THE WANDERER.
The summer of 2006 saw the rising Canadian rap artist release CALL ME
EVIL on Camobear Records, backed up by a 50 City U.S. tour with
labelmate Josh Martinez.
The album charted in the Top Ten for 8 solid weeks. College radio
airplay was intense with the hilarious “Liquor Store” track getting huge
spins on DJ Law’s Hip-Hop radio show on 89.5 FM in Toronto. EVIL toured with Sweatshop
Union this past summer and just came off the Ra the Rugged Man tour. His
high-energy shows continue to electrify audiences whenever and wherever
they seek out EVIL.
*FUTURE*: ( We can believe in ) EVIL will be touring with Ausies Bliss N
Eso in December in support of THE WANDERER. ( See myspace site for Tour
Dates ).
Young Ebenezer has also teamed up with Metty The Dert Merchant from Sweatshop Union to become THE TRILLIONAIRES, there highly anticipated full length is due to drop later this year. And ZZBRA, a project with Vancouver artist MOKA ONLY, is also in it's final stages of completion, so look for that to drop as well. As if his plate was not full enough, EVIL fans can
expect to see a brand new solo album "EVIL EYE" in 2009 as well.
just comin through to show ya page some luv and wishing you a great 4th of july weeken!! when you get a chance come through my page and check out my new single called "My Life".
When I thought we had to jump a second fence, getting arrested crossed my mind.. Main & Hastings holding cell will never take me alive!! We have way too much fun together.
Hey! I know it's been a while since I came through and said hi and what not. So tell me, whats up with you? not much on my end. Just doing the usual, working, spending time with friends, and making music. I had a photo shoot last week which turned out awesome!, as well as made 2 new beats, FINALLY! I went forever without making some. Come by and check out the pics and beats (Whipped Out My Lizard & Off My Mind) if you want! Sorry for promoting myself, lol. But i want to know what my friends think and keep you updated, and they say friends give the best critisism! Talk to you soon!
how goes the evil one? Whats good with ya, havent stopped by in a minute so figured i would just stop on thru. WIsh i could come out to bc and smoke a fuckin blunt with ya at one of ya shows.
dont wanna be a pain, but if u get 5 mins free can you check my new track 'U & Me' add it to your page if you like it, all good if you dont, either way let me know what you think
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