From the depths of a spraycan and live on a concrete surface comes Agent Mos, otherwise known as AMS. The man dubbed as "King of the Nerds" at 14 years old came up as a confused mass of musical influences, making his brand of hip-hop into a breakbeat beat-down, fileld to the brim with wit, stinging punchlines, a eye for the detail of life, and a brain built for storytelling.
Following hip-hop as a hobby earned him a slew of features on mixtapes, guest shots, and the occasional show in high school. Pursuing it as a part-time dream earned him opportunities opening for some of his favorite acts, after only having been on stage for 2 years (Mr. Lif, Blueprint, Illogic, Braille, KRS-One, Treologic, Animate Objects just to name a few), and allowed him to garner the applause of the public as Champaign-Urbana's Hip-Hop artist of the year in 2006.
His work with local musicians (Larry Gates of Lorenzo Goetz, Kayla Brown, DJ Spinnerty, Zirafa) has earned him acclaim not only where he found himself for college, but an odd and spreading following at home and around the world, after having his material played on college radio in France, Britain and Japan.
His first album "ILLuminate" was released independently, but future albums will (hopefully) be released under the banner of California-based Bay Area Label OM Hip-Hop, home of such acts as Zion I, The Grouch, Eligh and Colossus. The label has already released AMS and DJ Spinnerty's song "City Life" on the "OM Hip-Hop Discovery, Vol. 1" compilation, which is available on iTunes (search for DJ Spinnerty and Agent Mos...for you digital music heads..).
Look for new material from "ILLUminate" as well as his forthcoming EP "Natural" and his next album "Black Label" to hit this page as it's ready!
You ready to hop in the cypher with the nerd? Then strap on your headphones and buckle in...
COPIES OF DEBUT ALBUM "ILLUMINATE" NOW AVAILABLE!!! GO TO cdbaby.com/cd/almightyams IF YOU WANNA GET DOWN! RATED 9.5 OUT OF 10 BY CHICAGO READER!!
Wassup AMS? Mixtape Mondays is celebrating a birthday! We're officialy turning 1 this Monday! So on Monday Oct. 19th the first 25 performers ar in FREE! Darkroom CD's and Oregano Studio Time Giveaways Exodus II 3477 N Clark St. Chicago Chicago's Paid Open Mic. Over $1000 given away every month - The crowd decides who get the doe, so bring your people. Also bring your original music on CD 9 pm sign up - List closes quick 21 plus
A look back to when it all started on 47th St...
*Silent Auditions all month long for October's Mixtape E-event at The Darkroom and the MtM Midwest's 'In and Out' Tour this Fall
Hottest Song Tournament follows the Birthday Bash on Oct. 26th
Beginning this Wednesday (Oct. 14, ’09)!!! And lasting, through to the following Wed. $150.00 will buy my time for the entire day (From Noon until 8:00 P.M.); to work on any single tattoo concept/project. Basically as much as you can take or until the piece is complete!
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Set up an appointment with me for any available time for the remainder of the month of October to receive any tattoo session with a value of at least $100.00 and receive the next session of equal value for half off! You can even give it to a friend!
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In acknowledgment of Breast Cancer Awareness month, breast cancer survivors or sufferers will receive any tattoo of any value at half off. For those who have had to endure a mastectomy, it is becoming increasingly common to cover the scars with tattoos. I would like to offer this service for free at least for the remainder of the month …I may continue this for longer if possible. You only need make the appointment this month.
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For my pagan friends, any Halloween/Samhain related tattoo with a value of at least $150.00 will be half off!
Keep your eyes open for future deals and discounts relating to various subjects! And many thanks to all my friends!
Wassup AMS? This Monday Sept 28.. Mixtape Monday's Signature Hottest Song Contest Bracket Style Competition - The More Rounds You Win, The More You Perform! $350, tour slots, beats, studio time all up for grabs! Exodus II, 3477 N Clark St. (2 blocks S. of Wrigley Field) Sign up: 9 pm sharp - Bring your original music on CD $15 to compete/ $5 to watch 21 plus Powered by: MtM Grp, oreganostudio.com, L'Evated Marketing, illiesoulife.com and SP1 Further questions email mixtapemondayz@gmail.com
Thank you Chicago! They said it couldn't be done this long..
thanks for the friendship. A warm welcome to my circle of friends.
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Whats Crackin AMS? This Monday Aug 31st is the last Mon. of the month.. which can mean only one thing..
Mixtape Monday's Signature Hottest Song Contest Bracket Style Competition - The More Rounds You Win, The More You Perform! Big Cash Prize as Usual, Free Beats, Studio Time, and a few Surprises Exodus II, 3477 N Clark St. (2 blocks S. of Wrigley Field) Sign up: 9 pm sharp - Bring your original music on CD $15 to compete/ $5 to support *Free to watch before 10 Hosted by: Notrydo Sincere and Lady Flipsyde Sponsered by: oreganostudio.com, L'Evated Marketing, the illiesoul movement and the legendary SP1 Further questions email mixtapemondayz@gmail.com
Thank you Chicago! They said it couldn't be done this long..
The 'Springboard' Event is: Mixtape Mondays.. Chicago's Most Talked About Hip Hop, Soul Open Mic Event EVERY Monday at Exodus II 3477 N Clark St. Chicago We pay artists weekly - Over $1000 every month. The crowd decides who wins, so bring your people Also bring your original music on CD 9 pm sign up - List closes quick 21 plus $5 to perform or watch all night/ $10 to compete for the cash Metromix pick for "Best Urban Music Networking Party in the Midwest"
**Silent Auditions all month long for September's Mixtape E-event and the African Fest Labor Day Wknd.
Wassup AMS? I'm proud to say that Mixtape Monday's has graduated to the Darkroom.. The 3rd Wed. of every month we invite the best of the best to rock the stage with a live band! Party with the MM family Aug. 19th and find out how you and your people can be a part of Chicago's freshest Hip Hop/ Soul movement.
And still going strong for almost a year... The 'Springboard' Event: Mixtape Mondays... Hip Hop, Soul Open Mic Event EVERY Monday at Exodus II 3477 N Clark St. Chicago We pay artists every Mon. - Over $1000 every month. The crowd decides so bring your people Also bring your original music on CD 9 pm sign up - List closes quick 21 plus $5 to perform or watch all night/ $10 to compete for the cash Metromix pick for "Best Urban Music Networking Party in the Midwest"
**Silent Auditions all month long for September's Mixtape E-event and the African Fest Labor Day Wknd.
At Last, The Fashion Affair That All Of Chicago Has Been Waiting For! The Most Beautiful Women Of All Sizes And The Most Incredible Men Will All Meet In West Hyde Park At The DuSable Museum To Heat Up The Catwalk For The Ultimate Fashion Premier on July 26, 2009 At 4pm.
Featuring Designers... DANA DARLENE DEMARKO Glenn (DUVALL) Pettway NESHA SCOTT PILAR RUSSEL SIMMONS SEAN JOHN, HUGO BOSS AND MORE WITH… Singers: ADAM EMIL & LENDALE JONES Praise Dancer - Norma Scales
SHOWTIME: 4 p.m. THIS IS THE FASHION PREMIER OF 2009, YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS! EARLY ARRIVALS RECCOMENDED Purchase Tickets At The Following Locations: BEVERLY – KHAM’RYN B’S SHOES, (773-881-3296) 8301 S. ASHLAND AVE. CHICAGO 60620 CHATAM – A STEP ABOVE, (773-375-8333) 1520 EAST 87TH ST. CHICAGO, 60619 HYDE PARK – ORLANDO’S BARBER SHOP, (773-288-7300) 1645 E. 53RD ST. CHICAGO, 60615 NORTH SIDE - KREATIVE SOUL BOUTIQUE, (773-727-7918) 3744 NORTH BROADWAY ST. 60613 Get Your Tickets On Line At: WWW.YOURDUVALL.COM Or For More Information Phone (773)329-9491
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