Oso Negro
- Oakland, CA
- 11/12/2015
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
Po.10.Cee/ Oso Negro/ N8 Larcen/ Onslaught The MC/ Amani
Po.10.Cee (potency), is a Native American hip hop group based in Taos, New Mexico. Inspired by the mid 90's golden era, their sound is versatile; a mixture of soul and hip hop with a Native American influence. The group began producing beats, writing rhymes, recording, and performing in 2004. Through comedic raps and melodic vocals, they convey political and controversial messages. The eight members bring about a high energy performance from their 20+ album discography, and have touredthroughout the U.S. while promoting their movement of truth, art, and unity.
https://www.facebook.com/Po.10.cee
https://soundcloud.com/po-10-cee
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8ODMpKb1y7qkXolJGs7Hyw
Oso Negro Hip-Hop started his emceeing & singing in Mississippi during 2001, with the electro-southern-funk-hip-hop band New Madrid Click, then formed the hip-hop group H-BOMS,and is now making solo moves throughout the western states. A twist of reggae, a splash of crooning and the ever-present spirit of live music feed this hungry bearʼs desire to mix it up, keep it fun and stimulating. 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/
https://soundcloud.com/oso-negro/sets/epk
Neight Larcen has been influenced by music and Hop Hop culture for the past 2 decades.The former front man of the Hip-Hop/Rock powerhouse known as "QUIXOTIC" hasestablished a solid reputation in the underground Hip Hop scene world wide. His discography is consistent with whimsical creations about all aspects of life. Newest to his collection will be the triple disc album "3:33" hitting the shelves Nov.5th... Don't sleep on it!
https://www.soundcloud.com/NeightLarcen
Onslaught The MC is an unsigned Filipino-American rapper and producer hailing from Pittsburg, CA and currently residing in San Leandro, CA. Since 2011, Onslaught the MC has performed at over 30 venues across the Bay Area, participated in the "Team Backpack; Mission Underground", event as a finalist, and has released 4 studio albums while making appearances on several radio shows including "Bay Life Radio", and "Sideshow Radio" on 94.1 KPFA. Known for his raspy vocals, soulful production, and thoughtful lyricism, Onslaught the MC hails from the Golden Age of Hip-Hop in hopes that he can push authentic Hip-Hop back into the mainstream.
https://soundcloud.com/onslaughtthemc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtNynItHtok -God Damn (Music Video)
Amani was born a Bay Area native in 1992 who's first passion was dance. She wiggled before she could walk & competed in Jazz and Hip-Hop dance throughout middle school. She wrote her first poems and raps at age 12 in MySpace notes and the first composition book she ever owned (which she still does). Since then, she has co-founded the The Womyn's Creative Collective in Oakland, hosting the cypher portion of their @Open Mic + Sistar Cypher monthly, aimed at empowering the confident artist within us all. She has branched out beyond creative movement with rhymes, vocals, any instruments she can try, and a jewelry line which she calls Creative Continuum, for she believes that is where we all fall when we open ourselves up to share and be shared with.
https://soundcloud.com/manibooski/super-soul-amani-ft-deli
https://instagram.com/p/8ZoYG-ntRoWDUuzzvxzG67ty6b0AnqlkqrP2I0/?taken-by=tatuvision
Dispatch Details
| Doors Open: | 9:00PM |
| Concert Start Time: | 10:00 PM |
| Venue: | Stork Club |
| Venue St. Address: | 2330 Telegraph Ave |
| Venue City, State: | Oakland, CA |
| Venue Zip: | 94612 |
| Venue Link: | Click here |
| Ticket Price(s): | $5 |
| Ticket URL: | Click here |
| Event Notes: | 21+ |






