Jerzee Tha Icon
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Jerzee “The Icon” is a superior artist that gives you more than just lyrics and music. What he brings to the table is real music from the soul. This is the music of the inner city. It’s laden with truth, heart and perseverance, but also invokes a fun loving spirit. Jerzee is a young lion. Jerzee is an Icon.
Why this name?
New Jersey is my hometown where I picked up my skills in being a songwriter and an inspirational emcee. So if asked whats my name? it's "Jerzee Tha Icon" I was born to be an Icon.
Do you play live?
I perform in the US and Canada frequently at various venues, and has also opened for major industry artists. He was the emcee at one of Ontario’s hottest clubs NRG Kingdom in Burlington for 3 years. His Saturday night parties at that club were advertised on the radio religiously, and extremely popular.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
with the internet, it as helped many emcees like myself get noticed by many and helps to build every artist from around the world a fan base. The music industry is hard to get into but using the internet you can and will be heard.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
Yes
Band History:
"Jerzee tha Icon, an up & coming hip hop artist who is about to hit the industry by surprise. His devotion to the music as inspired many and is going to catch millions. In the booth he is a problem and on stage he is more of a problem, giving his audience their money worth when it comes to performing infront of hundreds and even thousands, bringing his creative versitality to urban music in order to shake up the industry." Sean Virgil aka Jerzee was born in Montreal and raised in New Jersey. Jerzee started songwriting and performing at the age of 12 giving him 11 years of experience as an artist. He has performed at High Schools, Colleges, Universities, Freestyle Competitions, Concerts, Fund raising events, Clubs, and, just to name a few. Jerzee still performs religiously in Canada and occasionally outside of Canada. His Songwriting and Performance skills are unique, emotional, intelligent and energetic.

Jerzee is releasing his debut album “Walk of Fame” this year under FameCity Entertainment an independent label. Jerzee recently shot a Music video for his Hit Single entitled “On Tha Floor”. “On Tha Floor” is receiving great exposure in various clubs and is expecting airplay on BET, Much Music and Much Vibe in Canada.

Jerzee has performed in the US and Canada frequently at various venues, and has also opened for major industry artists. He was the emcee at one of Ontario’s hottest clubs NRG Kingdom in Burlington for 3 years. His Saturday night parties at that club were advertised on the radio religiously, and extremely popular.

Jerzee has also been interviewed and featured on Waterloo radio and has appeared in DVD’s, and also spear-headed thee Up and Coming Tour featuring other prominent artists such as Drake (“Do What You Do”) and Daville (“Do You Like That”) with proceeds going to the community.

Visit Jerzee at www.myspace.com/jerzeethaicon to get to know Jerzee and his music.


Your influences?
Definately I would have to note: Biggie, Tupac, Jay-Z, Pharell Williams, Mr.Marvin Gaye, Ingrid Timothy,Chamillionare, T.I., Mr.Micheal Jackson, Bone Thugs -N- Harmony, Kurt Cobain, Kenny Loggins, LL Cool J, Peedi Crakk, Mos Def, David Banner...ANNNNNNND a alot more!!
Favorite spot?
Toronto, Ontario
Equipment used:
All I need is One Mic
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