Bias B: From Beezwax And Aerosol Era To Today
When it comes to legendary status and skills in hip hop from Australia, few can come close to Melbourne emcee Bias B. Originally a Bboy, then a graffiti artist, Bias B began writing lyrics since the late 1980’s, performing since the early 1990’s and was ever present and highly influential in the formative years of hip hop in Oz.
Bias B released his long awaited debut album Beezwax in 1998, which is considered to be one of the first classic full-length albums from a solo Australian emcee (with the notable exception of a string of ground breaking releases from Prowla of Nuffsaid Recordings earlier). With production from King Excel and Jase as well as features from Brad Strut (of Lyrical Commission), Prowla and Reason, the debut will stand for the test of time.
The year after Bias B released the EP Boney & Stoney along with Brisbane emcees and fellow crew members Len One and Lazy Grey. The Hip Hop is Life 12” saw release in 2001 on the legendary Obese Records label, before his second full length album In Bed With Bias dropped in 2003, including the timeless track Move On The Pavement.
POSTED BY:OPUOMONI PRIYE
DATE:07/04/2017
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