The Kriminals are a group of unique individuals, striving to achieve their goals in a passionate manner. Starting out as a local street gang from south Austin, Texas in the early 90s, they understood the trials and tribulations in life that many face. Rather than self destructing, which was a high possibility, they rose to the challenge of surviving this dirty game. In the process of staying afloat they picked up the knowledge needed for their long journey ahead. As what is seen so often in Texas, freestylin was a large part of their recreational lives! They constantly received compliments and suggestions of getting more serious about what, at the time, was just a hobby. Soon, taking heed to the advice of their peers, they began to do just that, and became more serious about music and how they could create it.
At that time (2003), they began to put money, man hours, and sweat into what was starting to become a job. They began their quest with Kriminals-Chapter 1, which was a raw show of talent. Next up in 2004, was Kriminals-Kriminalistic Minds, which was giant show of progression and skill.
2005 brought a year where they realized that they were on to something. Yet in their lives, times were rough so things were not moving as fast as they would have liked. With the mind set of keeping going and not once thinking of quitting, they began working on Kriminals-Kriminals on the Loose. In the process of recording this album, they got their first opportunity to perform live at the Historic Victory Grill in 2006. The first show was a huge success, blowing up the stage, and opening the door for many performances to come.
Throughout 2006, they opened for big name artists such as 8 Ball & MJG, Webbie, Big Tuck, Big Moe, etc... And performed at more than 25 venues in Austin, the live music capital of the world, including Emo’s, Antone’s, Flamingo Cantina, Ruta Maya, Troubadour’s, Dirty Dog Bar, Red 7, Spiros, 311, Fire House Lounge, Barcelona, Volume, Fuze, Gordos, Abraxus Tavern, Illusions, The Parish, Karma Lounge, Nina's and many others. They also began working on their best album to date, Kriminals-The Games We Play, which created a buzz for the group and displayed their passion for creating classic tracks.
The Kriminals steamed rolled through 2007 and 2008 doing well over 100 shows throughout Texas, blazing a trail with hot performances opening for artists such as TRAE, KYLE LEE, MAGNO, E.S.G., BIG POKEY, DIRTY WORMZ, JUAN GOTTI, S.P.C, LIL KEKE, DEVIN THE DUDE, Z-RO, BUN B., INCLUDING THE 2008 SXSW TECH N9NE SHOW!
2009 SXSW KRIMINALS OPENEND UP FOR U-N-I, CAMP LO & N8 WALKA.
APRIL 4TH 2009 (TRAVIS COUNTY EXPO CENTER) ~ KRIMINALS WILL BE OPENING FOR FATHERS OF TX RAP ~ SCARFACE, BUN B. ALONG WITH Z RO AND R&B DIVA MYA
The KRIMINALS have realeased the new album "AUSTIN KNIGHTS" and they are spreading rapidly around the city like a new drug that everybody wants to try!!!
All in all, the Kriminals are an up and coming group out of South Austin, Texas, looking to leave a stain
and make music that can last troughout the ages.
"WE ARE THE KRIMINALS"
-NICK D.
KRIMINALS LIVE AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER!
(DOWN AND OUT) MUSIC VIDEO MADE WITH ONLY LIVE PERFORMANCES.
Whats good my KRIMINALISTIC KILLA? Its been a hot one homie. When are we gonna set one of them showz off again. WE GOT THA HOOD GOIN NUTZ, BUT THEY AINT READY FOR US!!
Whats goin down! My album is now online (iTUNES & AMAZON) and in stores (BEST BUY, TARGET, & FYE) TODAY!!! CD titled "Everyday Street Gangsta" Go out and pick a copy up now!! Also come swang through my page and check out the first single off this highly anticipated album "Break These Boyz Off Feat. Big H.A.W.K. & Slim Thug
WHATS UP KRIMINAL ON THE LOOSE I LIKE THOSE CRAZY CHARACTERS ON YOUR PAGE NICE VERY NICE MAN IM AM READT TO GET THE HELL OUTTA HERE YOU OFF ALREADY!!SF22!!
say look out nick, now i got like about a good grip of your traxz that i would seriously like ta bang on my page but just caint see or find on tha myspace player,, not quite shure of tha track names cuz there all MP3 formats just labled krimals but goddamn i wish i could bang some of this fly ass shit on myspot ~ if at all possible for some new track uploadz ~ sheeiiiit would much appreciate... much love hommie 45 fo life =D
Sup mayn. Long time no hear from. We're having a national motorsports show and concert in Belton Tx. We've got Damm D headlining now, with atleast one more on the way. Local and regional artists are signing up to open now. Just wanted to let you know bro. info: www.doitbigmotorsports.com sign up: www.tinyurl.com/DOITBIG
what'em up brotha, i appreciate you swang'n by my page, and i appreciate tha pic comments =D say, aint nothing but hella support come from my way =) ya'll put it down for tha hood, & for that is me just strait Respect & i'll Represent with capital R's itz why i got this 45 pick't into my neck since 2002 but i bin 45 ridden since like 1994, puttin in my work, playin in tha dirt, i love my hood & everybody who puts it down for us =) and ya, if you drop me a fly'r for ya'llz next show i WOULD appreciate that... keep it live hommie, 45 fo life =D