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KLG Sqwad
"Labour Of Love 31.08.08"

5 young men banded together in 2001, with the hope of making their unified voices heard in the often fickleminded Malaysian music industry. This is an industry where appreciation for local urban talents come far and between, an industry governed mostly, if not all, by trends and seldom by merit of talent. Competition is tough, and often made tougher by growing competition in an industry best described as a popularity contest.

The port city of Klang, Selangor, saw the birth of one of Malaysia’s most exciting multi-cultural acts, KLG Sqwad. Putting the issue of colour and creed aside, the collective experiences of these 5 talented men bonded them musically, breaking any social barriers and bringing them together. They are the definitive voice, a voice demanding to be heard, a musical epitome of the ‘muhibbah’ concept.

With a multi-ethnic background, KLG Sqwad, consisting of rappers Ariff Azhar (Yang Ariff), Ng Chor Ming (Ming The Chin), Kokulabalan (Balan Kashmere), DJ/Turntablist DJ Mel and Anugerah Industri Music (AIM)-winner producer D’Navigator has collectively survived various crossroads and obstacles, amalgamating into a definitive creative force to be reckoned with.

Backed by years of live performance experiences, their skills on-stage speak for themselves, earning them crucial collaborations with various established acts around the region. Their determination to succeed is unparalleled, and this determination is only equalled by their desire to make it all the way to the top.

Notable Gigs.
2003 - Rapfest ‘03 Preview, Voyeur, Bangsar.
2003 - Rapfest ‘03, Atmosphere, KL.
2003 - Red Alert Launch by Red.FM, Atmosphere, KL.
2003 - Malaysian Vestax DJ Championship, Bliss, KL.
2003 - Love Community, Batu Pahat and Johor Bharu
2003 - Ministry of Hip Hop, KL
2004 - DJ Fuzz Mixology Mixtape Launch, KL & Singapore.
2004 - Mixology Launch in Tower Record, KL Plaza, KL.
2004 - KL Hip-Hop With A Heart Charity Concert, Stadium Titiwangsa, KL.
2004 - Singapore Hip Hop Fest, Singapore
2005 - Too Phat Rebirth Into Reality, Loft,Zouk, KL
2006 - Hitz.Tv Party, Sunway Lagoon
2007 - Junk Night, Laundry Bar, The Curve, Damansara.
2007 - KLG Underground Gig, Crizz Club, KL.
2007 - Violence Against Woman Campaign, Taylors College, Loft (Asian Heritage Row), KL.
2007 - Co-opening with The Kartel, Kanye West Touch The Sky Tour, Stadium Negara, KL.
2007 - The Prelude: Ghetto Heaven 3rd Anniversary, Zouk, KL.
2007 - KLG Amplified Jam, Bojangles, Hartamas, KL
2007 - Music Aids, KEC Klang.
2008 - Royal Flush, Zouk KL
2008 - Sunburst, Mont Kiara, KL
2008 - Unity Concert, Hokkien Hall, Klang
2008 - Cleo Bachelor, The Curve, Damansara
2008 - Intellectual Property Fair, KL Convention Centre, KL
2008 - Klang Rotaract Charter Night, KEC, Klang
2008 - Island Party, Centro Mall Klang

Mixtapes & Guest Appearance
2004 - Dj Fuzz - Mixology 1 - Lovin' The Sound
2005 - Too Phat - Rebirth to Reality - Showtime ft. Phlowtron
2007 - Point Blank - Straight to the Point - Straight to the Point
2008 - Malaysian Artistes for Unity - Here in My Home