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features appearances from: CREATURE, TABLEEK OF MASPYKE, AND MINDSpray CREW.production from FRED ONES, 40/40, G DOUGH, PLUS MANY MORE!!

Every initiative starts with a Concept. The Acronym C.O.N.C.E.P.T. stands for “Creative, Onpoint, Noble, Concentration, Exceptional, Penmanship, Tradition.” A Duel Citizen of Canada and America C.O.N.C.E.P.T. was born in San Francisco, raised in Toronto, and now resides in Brooklyn. Influences include The Beastie Boys, The Fun Lovin’ Criminals, Rage Against the Machine, Nas, Wu-Tang Clan, Tribe Called Quest, Portishead, Nirvana and Two Live Crew to name a few. His first verse was written in 1997, and he has been recording since 2001. C.O.N.C.E.P.T. is the founder of MINDSpray. A Collective group of MC’s, DJ’s and Producers, who own a record label, and production company specializing in live events (open mics, freestyle competitions, parties, etc.). He has collaborated with many Mc’s, and producers, artists that you may be aware of like Big Zoo (EOW), Substantial (UV/OPE Ent. and E Famm), Creature, Tableek (Mas Pyke), Polly Ethnic and Fred Ones. He has performed Feel Da Consequence on MTV Canada in Vancouver B.C., and has shared bills with Aesop Rock, Mr. Lif, Cage, El-P, Breeze EvaFlowin, Poison Pen, Creature, MasPyke, Game Rebellion, The Reavers, and Bisc 1. Battling is not his forte, though he still participates in local battles and has won the Guerrilla Words MC battle, and The Sin Sin Off The Head Game Show. C.O.N.C.E.P.T.’s goal is to relate to people from all walks of life through his unique creative word play in his written verses and substantial freestyles. C.O.N.C.E.P.T. combats negativity through his love of the music and his desire to continually build in a positive environment. His energy spreads through any crowd captivating the audience with his presence and articulation.

Discography: C.O.N.C.E.P.T.“IN THE MOMENT”(Solo Debut) MINDSpray Records(2006) LEFTist C.O.N.C.E.P.T. “INTERVENTION(EP)” MINDSpray Records(2006) MINDSpray Crew “Whats Inside(EP)” MINDSpray Records(2006) MINDSpray Crew “MINDSpray Presents: Shot in the Dark Vol.1”(Compilation) MINDSpray Records(2004) Movement In Motion “Deadly DU”(Compilation) Movement In Motion Records (2004)

Performances at NYC Venues: Knitting Factory, Crash Mansion, Lions Den, Pianos, Bowery Poetry Club, Down Time, The Pussy Cat Lounge, Nightingales, 13 Little Devils, Groove Jet Lounge, Orchard Bar, Boom, Route 85A, South Paw(BKLYN) The five spot(BKLYN), Galapagos(BKLYN), The Stinger Club(BKLYN), Wreck Room(BKLYN), Asterisk(BKLYN), Club 107(BKLYN) Performances at Festivals in NYC ANTI Iraq War Rally After Party(BKLYN) 2003 Motthaven’s Summer Street Festival(BX) 2002

Live Sets outside of NYC: Monkey Bar(Danbury CT), Sully’s (HartFord CT), My Cuisine Larry's(Danbury CT) Café Maywanaj (Washington DC) The Culture Vacume(Toronto Ont,), NASA(Toronto Ont,) , The Social(Toronto, Ont), The Opera House(Toronto, Ont) Luba Lounge(Montreal, QC), Le Social(Montreal, QC) Star Island Resort(New Hampshire), The Fire(Philadelphia PA), Frequency(Wilmington NC), The Soap Box(Wilmington NC), Alley Cats(Richmond VA)

Festivals Outside of NYC: Democratic National Convention Protest(Boston, MA)2004Punk Rock & Hip Hop in the Park(Flanders, NJ) 2002


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ITunes Links::
click here to buy C.O.N.C.E.P.T.'s album "In The Moment" on ITUNES

click here to buy LEFTistC.O.N.C.E.P.T.'s album "Intervention" on ITUNES