Oso Negro
- Reno, NV
- 04/17/2015
About
Energetic. Melodic. Kinetic beats, both electronic and sample-based. Eclectic sound. Strong reggae influence. Intelligent. Catchy hooks. More singing than you'd imagine. Earthy. Unexpected. High-quality raps with extra-clean delivery. A hard working, distinctive artist.
A recovered scientist, Oso Negro makes music of his life and time, embracing the timeless power of lyrical consciousness and hunger for life. "Breachin' kids thoughts, but aiming at the minds of men, finding them fighting tidal strength." –Oso. A twist of reggae, a splash of crooning and the ever-present spirit of live music feed this hungry bear’s desire to mix it up, keep it fun and stimulating.
Oso hit the road a lot over the last decade, participating in several regional tours and playing shows from Seattle to Los Angeles to Austin, Montana, and just about everywhere between. In addition, he's also been getting plenty of radio play in the region, on both terrestrial and internet radio stations in WA, ID, UT, NV, SD, MA, and MS, and has been interviewed multiple times on Boise Community Radio, KRBX 89.9/93.5, as well as on Monster Music 92.7 FM, Twin Falls, ID.
Oso Negro has supported such acts as Shabazz Palaces, Schoolboy Q, Ab-Soul, Dilated Peoples, Souls of Mischief, SOJA, the Chicharones, Rehab, Grupo Fantasma, Katchafire, Cunninlynguists, Sage Francis, Homeboy Sandman, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Mickey Avalon, Tribal Seeds, Tonedeff, Abtract Rude, Myka 9, Scarub, Sweatshop Union, K-OS, Ceschi, Anuhea, Seedless, DJ Zeph & Azeem, Astronautalis, Mac Lethal, Shad, Awol One, Pigeon Hole, Sleep of Oldominion, Darktime Sunshine, Ugly Duckling, Ecid, Cecil Otter, B.Dolan, Qwel and Maker, Jackie Chain, and Poppa Grows Funk, among others. In addition, Oso has been part of the Treefort Music Fest (Boise), Alive After 5 Summer Concert Series (Boise), Neon Reverb Music Festival (Las Vegas), Rootdown Fest (Denver), Interchange Fest (Bozeman), Boise Hip-Hop Festival, Boise State University's "Bronco Welcome" Week, H.O.P.E. Fest, Urban Arts Festival (Salt Lake City), Chamberlin Rail Jam (Bozeman) 4 & 20 Blackbird Festival (Weed, CA), and Promenade Music Festival (Boise).
Influenced by the raw imagery of Wu-Tang, harmonies and gaze toward nature of Goodie Mob, mysticism of the Doors, and transcendence of topics by the likes of Aesop Rock, Cage, and El-P, Oso rarely if ever receives outright comparisons to other artists. His emceeing has been described as melodious, musical, and full of fun patterns. Don't forget the strong reggae and electronic undertones in his music, either.
Hip Hop/Rap | Reggae | Electronica/Dance
Links
- Audio EPK on SOUNDCLOUD
- @osonegmusic Instagram
- Oso's Catalogue on Bandcamp
- Oso Facebook Bandpage
- Oso Sonicbids EPK
Source
Oso Negro, Gav Dino, THWB, & Moral - Free Show - Reno - MEGAFaUNa TOUR
"Who'd a thunk it? That a purple dinosaur and black bear would make your trunk hit?"
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Oso Negro & Gav Dino will bring their melodic & musical brands of hip-hop to northern California & beyond, this April 14-19. Strong lyrical content & tight emceeing, laced with catchy tunes and beats, bring an inclusive balance from these two unique artists & their crafted songs.
Oso Negro Hip-Hop (Oregon/ Mississippi) - A recovering scientist, Oso dedicates the present to hip-hop. He embraces the timeless power of lyrical consciousness and hunger for life. A twist of reggae, a splash of crooning, and the ever-present spirit of live music feed this hungry bear's desire to mix it up, keep it fun and stimulating. Since moving west from Mississippi, Oso has been gigging across the western U.S. over the last 4 years rocking tours and festivals. In 2014, he dropped the UNKIE O LP, which was included in Radio Boise's "Krush Groove 208"'s top 10 list of the year's releases.
http://osonegro.storyamp.com/ - Press Kit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=joiq7vWDzPI - Video
https://soundcloud.com/oso-negro/sets/epk - Audio EPK
https://www.facebook.com/osonegromusic - Social Media
Gav Dino (Mt.Shasta/Los Angeles) - Gav Dino hails from Weed, CA, where he spent his youth acquiring classical music training, while at the same time developing a parallel interest in and love for hip-hop. A multi-faceted artist, Gav can emcee and sing, while also dj'ing, and scratching over the distinctive beats he constructs. Originally in the Mt. Shasta-based duo Brookside Bodega, Gav has recently moved to L.A., where he has begun to blossom as a solo artist. He is an experienced musician with tons of talent.
https://soundcloud.com/gavindino - Soundcloud
THWB (Reno) - American rapper born and raised in Reno, NV. "I rap because words are meant to be verbalized and felt. Ha. I Rap because even a dog shines on the sunshine ass sometimes."
http://thenhewasborn.bandcamp.com/
MORAL (Reno) - MC/Producer/DJ, #kidnapransombuzz, #breakneckempire
https://soundcloud.com/moralhiphop
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Dispatch Details
| Doors Open: | 08:00PM |
| Concert Start Time: | 09:00 PM |
| Venue: | Singer Social Club |
| Venue St. Address: | 219 West 2nd Street |
| Venue City, State: | Reno, NV |
| Venue Zip: | 89509 |
| Venue Link: | Click here |
| Ticket Price(s): | FREE |
| Ticket Phone: | (775) 657-9466 |
| Ticket URL: | Click here |
| Event Notes: | 21+, Free |
