Melissa Czarnik
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Stay High
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Love Train
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Erf Beat
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General Info
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Genre: Experimental / Hip Hop / Lyrical
Location MILWAUKEE, Un
Profile Views: 88218
Last Login: 2/5/2012
Member Since 2/20/2007
Website melissaczarnik.com
Record Label Hyperdrive Motivator Productions
Type of Label Indie
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Bio
Melissa Czarnik (Zar-nik) is one of the most soulful and articulate emcees to emerge in recent years. After receiving critical acclaim for her debut album Strawberry Cadillac (2008), she recently released her sophomore album Raspberry Jesus (2010) on Hyperdrive Motivator Productions out of Milwaukee. The new album is further evidence that Melissa has grown into a versatile songwriter with an impeccable flow, her voice is exacting and heartfelt. Backed by the five-piece Eric Mire Band, her live show absorbs audiences with a fruitful blend of hip hop, jazz & soul. Mixing her interests in poetry and Hip Hop, Czarnik's lyrics exemplify artists such as Lauryn Hill, Jill Scott and Ani Difranco. <p> "Czarnik is a soulful, fluid rapper, backed by the five-piece Eric Mire Band. Together, they've produced a surprising, potent and thoughtful mix of funk, jazz, soul and hip-hop." <br> -Robin Hilton, NPR, All Songs Considered <p> "With slammin' poetry, precise beats, and DIY authenticity, Czarnik is an inspiration to young MC's everywhere." ..<br> -Claire Ashton, Bitch Magazine <p> "Her unique style is a powerful mix of singer songwriter Hip Hop combined with jazzy instrumentation by the Eric Mire Band. 'Strawberry Cadillac' is really one of my favorites."..<br> -Jeannette Petri, Anattitude Magazine <p> "Strapped with a poet's flow and a penchant for lyrics that readily embrace both candor and purpose, this Milwaukee MC skillfully rides…and hits the mark consistently."..<br> -Chris R, CD Baby Editors Choice Review .. .. ...... ...... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ......Melissa Czarnik @ Art Bar (11.14.09).. from ..Roxie Beane.. on ..Vimeo... .... Melissa Czarnik with Eric Mire (guitar) & Brad Bloom (sax).. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..BUY STRAWBERRY CADILLAC HERE: iTunes, MODA3 (Milwaukee), Woodland Pattern Book Center (Milwaukee), The Exclusive Company (Milwaukee, Treehouse Records (Minneapolis), Fifth Element (Minneapolis), Arise (Minneapolis). .. -
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Relaxing ice cream truck music... #brooklyn
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"some of you still buy cds." http://t.co/2dcM5jqOIi
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June 7th @spikehill - @TheDeliMagazine BEAF presents @MelissaCzarnik w/ @EricMire via @villagevoice yup! http://t.co/GnQH0UbMFK
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Loungin' http://t.co/w2RiDW2Ov8
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#commencementHIGHS #commencementLOWS Obama vs. Bloomberg #espanol LOL #letterman
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Videos
Mad Kids Interview with Melissa Czarnik & Eric Mire
09:44 | 82 plays | Aug 3 2009
Music
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13 Songs | Sep 25, 2012
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17 Songs | Aug 5, 2010
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18 Songs | Jul 31, 2010
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Bio:
Melissa Czarnik (Zar-nik) is one of the most soulful and articulate emcees to emerge in recent years. After receiving critical acclaim for her debut album Strawberry Cadillac (2008), she recently released her sophomore album Raspberry Jesus (2010) on Hyperdrive Motivator Productions out of Milwaukee. The new album is further evidence that Melissa has grown into a versatile songwriter with an impeccable flow, her voice is exacting and heartfelt. Backed by the five-piece Eric Mire Band, her live show absorbs audiences with a fruitful blend of hip hop, jazz & soul. Mixing her interests in poetry and Hip Hop, Czarnik's lyrics exemplify artists such as Lauryn Hill, Jill Scott and Ani Difranco.
"Czarnik is a soulful, fluid rapper, backed by the five-piece Eric Mire Band. Together, they've produced a surprising, potent and thoughtful mix of funk, jazz, soul and hip-hop."
-Robin Hilton, NPR, All Songs Considered
"With slammin’ poetry, precise beats, and DIY authenticity, Czarnik is an inspiration to young MC’s everywhere."
-Claire Ashton, Bitch Magazine
"Her unique style is a powerful mix of singer songwriter Hip Hop combined with jazzy instrumentation by the Eric Mire Band. 'Strawberry Cadillac' is really one of my favorites."
-Jeannette Petri, Anattitude Magazine
“Strapped with a poet's flow and a penchant for lyrics that readily embrace both candor and purpose, this Milwaukee MC skillfully rides…and hits the mark consistently.”
-Chris R, CD Baby Editors Choice Review
Melissa Czarnik @ Art Bar (11.14.09) from Roxie Beane on Vimeo.
Melissa Czarnik with Eric Mire (guitar) & Brad Bloom (sax)
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