Introducing 5th Chyld, MC & Communicator from New Zealand representing the last of a dying breed from many different angles, brings to you a fresh approach to positive & progressive hip-hop poetry... Stay connected!
Born in Dannevirke, New Zealand on August 11, 1981. Moved to Auckland at a young age due to my parents early enquires into The Twelve Tribes of Israel where music & the message were the magnet that attracted the family. Found the connection with hip-hop at the age of 15 during high school listening to Luniz, Ice Cube, Dr. Dre & 2Pac Shakur which later on evolved into more underground material such as Wu-Tang Clan, KRS-One, Organized Konfusion, Redman, EPMD etc. My first encounter at close quarters with hip-hop was The Lost Souls, a street collective doing basement recordings around 95' which consisted of four MC's (Truce, Maestro, Ninja & Thugsta) who were all active at the time from a elemental perspective. Being friends with my older brother, I got the chance to simply bear witness to hip-hop culture. A freestyle by Henesi, now known as Lyrical Bandit provided the inspiration I needed to start utilizing the artform of Rap. Elevated Souljahz, Mistek & The Mynority became the product of our talents during the pioneering stage of NZ hip-hop. Keeping it brief, the rest is history in regards to inspiration now the perimeters locked, the rebels surveilance has been re-installed & we're ready to get moving independently. Performed at many shows over the past decade including appearances on Che-Fu & The Villajahz Tour in 1998, G.B.S Artist Showcase 2005, Beneath the Radar LP Release Party 2006 & many more random call-outs. Got the opportunity to rock the freestyle cipher circuit with some of New Zealands real talents such as King Kapisi, The Footsouljahs, Phatmospheric, Hazaduz, Silva, Ladi 6 & more. Most recently performed on September 08' with Che-Fu & The Vector Wellington Orchestra to drop "Mock Battle" at the Michael Fowler Centre in Wellington City, opened for House of Shem at Mangawhai Tavern in January 09', curtain raised & hosted for Silva & The1likefurious at Edinburgh Castle on March 09', also featured in a track with her titled "Police Statements" for a project due very soon. Most recently recorded a joint titled "Looking Up" for the One 5 International Showcase LP "City 2 City". We're currently working on 2 new EPs, "Blunt Weaponry" produced by The1likefurious & "Crash Kawse" produced by One5 in which both are due within 2 months of each other (May-July 09') It's going to be a busy year for the crew so keep ya ear to the concrete. Stay tuned for updates, new music & expression with ya Boy 5th... Blessings to all, One Love!
All music is performed Live throughout New Zealand in Bars, Night Clubs & Event Centres depending on the show criteria. Many opportunities have presented itself over the years in which i've had the chance to perform at some great shows. Check my band history for more details!
Real, raw, authentic & unfiltered Hip-Hop (Dilated Peoples, Brooklyn Ac, Gangstarr, Lootpack, Polyrhythm Addicts, The Perceptionists, Cannibal Ox, Tame One & El Da Sensei, KRS-One, Special Teamz, Boot Camp Click etc.) but the foundation of my music in regards to substance is found in Traditional Roots Rock Reggae (Bob Marley, The Abyssinians, Wailing Souls, Steel Pulse, Hugh Mundell, Sons Of Jah, Haile Maskel, Burning Spear, Culture, Morgan Heritage, Richie Spice, Sizzla, Chuck Fenda, I-Wayne, Lutan Fyre, LMS etc.)
Miscellaneous Equipment depending on where i'm at!
Stay positive & progressive in order to advance in Life. Keep supporting good music, Peace.