Sev Statik | pt

Statik Sound System's first series of releases were met with widespread acclaim. Their 1st long player 'Tempesta', a series of singles and the 'Remix Selection' LP, sent them on a journey playing to ravenous audiences in Italy, Germany, France, Switzerland, Spain and many a club night in the UK. America and Canada then devoured 'Tempesta' with CMJ Music Magazine voting 'Tempesta' and the COT Compilation as their number one new dance album release (Nov, 97). Statik were featured on endless compilations - E.G Kruder and Dorfmeister's DJ Kicks (recently re-released) and remixed by artists such as Cut La Roc, Mr...

Stathis Kalatzis is the artist hidden behind the Mr.Statik moniker. Based in Athens, he developed a firm embrace on electronic music via Greece’s rising heardcore and breakbeat scene of the 90’s. Growing to love all types of techno music, Stathis soon formed Improvize with fellow DJ, Chevy, a night aimed at bringing a fresh sound of techno and house in all its forms. Enjoying an amount of success locally, they became involved with many gigs and club nights across Athens, often enjoying trips further afield. In 2005 Stathis launched himself into the world of production, forming the Mud Max project...

Earatik Statik ranks at the top of Chicago's hiphop scene. Consisting of mcs Los and Sef, the group has played with such acts as Outkast, Kidrock, Rakim, Ice Cube, and Digital Underground. E.S. has also toured Europe with Atmosphere and Pacewon, as well as nationwide with the likes of hiphop legends Sadat X and EDoG. In 2005, the group released their critically-acclaimed debut album "Feelin Earatik" on Chicago hip hop label Gravel Records, featuring some of hiphop's top names, including: Kool Keith, Akrobatik, Pacewon, K-Solo, Rise & Shine. Their debut album was also backed with an allstar cast of producers,...

Establishing his own spot amongst the ranks of East Coast hip-hop's seminal figures, DJ/producer Statik Selektah utilized his turntabling skills and ingenuity in PR and promotions to break some of the region's most promising artists, bearing his own influence on the national mixtape circuit. Born January 23, 1982 in Lawrence, MA, Patrick Baril was exposed to production equipment at a very early age, tinkering with his parents' eight-track machine, cassette recorders, and turntable. By middle school, he was already DJing school functions, but he was inspired to be a true wheels-of-steel artiste after hearing DJ Premier scratch and mix records...

Hailing from Albany NY, the 518, reppin' Arbor Hill a.k.a. the Lah Born, comes Sev Statik a member of Tunnel Rats and Deepspace5. This brilliant emcee is one example of how dope an emcee should be. Sev Statik reminds listeners and artists that lyricism is a calling not just a talent. Whether droppin’ gemz on your melon or battle lyrics, Sev creates the need to visit the rewind button. Sev Statik debut album "Speak Life" available now on Uprok Records/BEC/EMI. Sev has received reviews from URB, Stress, The Cipher, Blaze, Daily Mix, Big Shout, 4080, Sub Culture, Insomniac, One Mind,...