Manitoba Music
UWSA Roll Call Afterparty
- Date
- Friday, Sep 6, 2019 at 9pm
- Performers
- 3PEAT
Boogey The Beat
McKinley Dixon
Witch Prophet - Location
- The Good Will Social Club
- Address
- 625 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
- Promoters
- U of W Students' Association Programming Coodinator
- Door Cost
- $10.00
About
About McKinley Dixon:
McKinley Dixon was born and raised in Maryland and later relocated to Richmond, Virginia where he found a plethora of artists and friends alike that enabled his creative process to continue to take formation. Assembling several bands, Dixon created a fusion of rap and jazz that has been described as “new perspectives, experiences, and crucial conversations” that “add to his captivating narrative.”
During 2016, Dixon created and released his debut mixtape, “Who Taught You To Hate Yourself?” The mixtape, which follows the chronicles of a young, black boy who witnesses a drive-by in his neighborhood, unfolds his understandings of “the grim realities of the sociopolitical atmosphere and class struggle around him” (RVA Mag); Including gang violence, police brutality and self hatred, themes that are forced upon black bodies. Incorporating the talent of 20 + visual and musical artist, the mixtape was largely recorded in Dixon’s bedroom.
About 3peat:
3PEAT's Steve, E.GG and Dill The Giant form a triangle offence of rap styles and influences. Their high energy set features sample driven beats with an updated sound. Their focus on developing a great live show has seen them play in hardcore shows, open for rap acts, and perform with live bands.
About Witch Prophet:
Witch Prophet is an evolution of Toronto based, Ethiopian/Eritrean singer-songwriter Ayo Leilani. A soundscape of vocal layers, loops, raps and harmonies on a bed of hip-hop, jazz and soul-inspired beats.
About Boogey the Beat:
Boogey The Beat is an Anishinaabe DJ and Producer from Winnipeg, Canada who blends traditional Indigenous songs with modern electronic beats. His DJing skills have landed him on stages for the Indspire Awards, Canada Day 150 Main Stage in Ottawa, National Aboriginal Day LIVE presented by APTN, and multiple festivals across Turtle Island.
His first single, HOKA, reached number 1 on the Indigenous Music Countdown and landed him licensing opportunities providing music for CBC, APTN, and Vice Media. His latest single, “Smoke Signals”, also reached number 1 on the Indigenous Music Countdown.
