All of the Artists on the HomoRevolution Tour Official Compilation CD will be performing on at least one date of the ground breaking HomoRevolution Tour 2007, the first ever organized regional tour of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered rap & hip hop artists.
TORI FIXX
Website: http://www.myspace.com/torifixx
Rap, funk and R&B artist - and one-time personal DJ for Prince - Tori Fixx is the Timbaland of gay hip hop. The Minneapolis based Recording Artist, Producer, DJ, Vocalist & Emcee will join the line up in Las Vegas.
Fixx has been the engineer extraordinaire behind many of HomoHop's greatest CD's including contributions to both Johnny Dangerous and Deadlee's last releases just to name a few.
Fixx, Deadlee, and Dangerous were all featured in Alex Hinton's HomoHop documentary, PICK UP THE MIC. Fixx together with Dangerous and Deadlee creates an unholy trinity resulting in a synergy on stage that cannot be missed.
MELANGE LAVONNE
Website: http://www.melangelavonne.com
www.myspace.com/melangelavonne2
Calling herself “A Homophobic's Biggest Threat” and representing Gay and Lesbians who have morals and values, Mélange Lavonne is the wife of hip-hop creativity and originality. Not only is she establishing her face in hip-hop, but she's also breaking new ground successfully integrating politics, gay-rights, racism, teen anorexia, and other view points with exceptionally produced musical recordings and sometimes live instruments.
DEADLEE
Website: http://www.deadlee.com
http://www.myspace.com/deadleeofficial
Cholo. Roughneck. Explicit. Fearless. Blaxican. Gayngsta. Homo thug. Grimy. Confrontational. Groundbreaking. Aggressive. Fiery. Vigilante. Sexy. Sensitive. "Queer Bastard Child of DMX & Lil Kim". Rapper, poet, performance artist and actor. All of these words and phrases have been used to describe the artist who has for several years now been performing as DEADLEE.
Sexually charged music that is also fueled with retaliatory attacks on rap and hip-hop's biggest homophobes such as Eminem, DMX, and 50 Cent, his lyrics have also tackled race, class, sex, police brutality, and did we say sex? He has performed at the Peace Out Festivals in Oakland and in NYC, San Francisco’s Gay Pride Main Stage, and HomoAGoGo in Olympia, Washington. DEADLEE has also contributed music to motion pictures "On the Down Low", directed by Tadeo Garcia, and "Vengeance", directed by Daniel Zirilli. Deadlee appears throughout the critically acclaimed documentary on the “HomoHop” music scene, “PICK UP THE MIC”. He also was the focus of a reality show on LOGO called “Hip Hop Homos”. His music video for "Good Solider II" is played on MTV’s LOGO network music shows, NewNowNext and the Click List Top 10 countdown. His new CD will release in spring 2007 entitled “Intifada”.
Deadlee’s music is available on CDBaby.com and Itunes.
MZ. FONTAINE
Website: http://www.mzfontaine.com/
www.myspace.com/mzfontz
Originally from South America, Mz Fontaine’s compositions bring a fusion of strong Caribbean bass lines, American Hip-Hop soul and British neo soul, which is influenced by her background. Her recipe has been simmering throughout the years and clearly expresses why she is a self made star, bringing a new generation of joyful dynamics. 2007 sees the release of her new album “Spoken thoughts” which is dramatically different from the debut release "New Era" and confidently showcases her skills and growth as a solo artist.
JOHNNY DANGEROUS
Website: http://www.johnnydangerous.net
www.myspace.com/johnnydangerous
Self proclaimed the 'homo hip-hop head of controversy,' this Minneapolis-born, Chicago-based emcee is taking names and throwing verbal blows unlike any other. A voice for all genres of sexuality, Johnny Dangerous prides himself on being openly honest, boldly truthful and downright crass.
Two-time Outmusic Award-nominee Johnny Dangerous released his debut album, Dangerous Liaisons on Us2 Records in 2003 and launched his "Dangerous" tour last year in San Francisco. Johnny Dangerous has already headlined numerous "Pride" performances and other related showcases in both California and New York. With two albums, upcoming tours, promotional marketing and numerous press articles, Johnny Dangerous is taking the streets by storm!
Johnny's music can also be found on iTunes and CDBaby, look for a new video this January on LOGO!
BIGG NUGG
Website: http://www.biggnugg.com
www.myspace.com/biggnugg
Based out of Ohio and representing the gay “Bear” community, Bigg Nugg mixes it up with his thumping beats and spit fire lyrics on all types of issues ranging from personal issues to government policies. A musician since his teenage years, the evolution and transition into the artist known as Bigg Nugg was a natural evolution of talent. His lyrics are filled with reflection, passion, and a yearning for the balance of power in a homophobic society.
QBOY
Website: http://www.qboy.uk.com
www.myspace.com/supaboyq
Rapper QBoy has single handily become one of the leading faces emerging from a new wave in urban music: the next evolution in hip-hop. In such a short space of time, the UK based half-Spanish; half-English artist has managed to reach audiences all over the globe and has hit the media with equal force. He was nominated for Performing Artist of the Year at the annual GALA’s (Gay and Lesbian Awards), an award where the only other nominees in that category were Will Young and Stephen Gately. All this success with only his first E.P. release 'Even the Women like Him'.
FOXXJAZELL
Website: http://www.foxxjazellmusic.com
"I aim to be the voice for my people ‘because our voice is non-existent in the hip-hop community,” those words are taken from the rapper known as Foxxjazell. She stands 5’10 and is a striking mocha beauty that just happens to be transgender. Foxxjazell represents the "T" in LGBT Hip Hop.
She has performed for thousands of people at the world famous Arena nightclub in Hollywood. She also opened for 90’s divas Robin S., Rupaul and CeCe Peniston. Point Blank, and has done Latin Pride 2004, PBE Music festival, RU Talented TV show and San Diego Pride 2003.
JFP
Website: www.juliefuckinpotter.com
http://www.myspace.com/juliefuckinpotter
JULIE F. POTTER (JFP) is a fierce, spiritual, revolutionary MC shattering the inexorable confines of the rap game. With empowering political rants, candid pleas from the abandoned sub-class, and piercing comical wit, JFP inspires, commands, and captivates you, all with the first 16 bars. As a zealous stand-up comic and improviser Julie is well-versed in the ways of the word, and the art of performance. She is going to be opening the HomoRevolution Tour with her charismatic performances.
DELACRUZ
Website: http://www.myspace.com/delacruzmiller
Delacruz is an out and proud Lesbian MC who is holding absolutely nothing back. A self-proclaimed stud, she raps about everything from women who sleep with women and men and then lie to women about it, gay pride, gay bashings, her feelings on Bush (and the President too), equality and more.
Delacruz is a seasoned stage performer with 2004 Long Beach Pride and multiple club appearances under her belt, the coming year will take Delacruz to the next level. One of her tracks will be popping up on the next season of The L Word and its subsequent soundtrack.
SALVIMEX
Website: http://www.salvimex.com
www.myspace.com/salvimex
SALVIMEX represents El Movimiento Urbano ("The Urban Movement") of the Latino Communities of Los Angeles. They represent the B in the LGBT community. Their raps are about all of the things facing their lives including immigration, gang violence, love and fun. They're promoting their first Cd "UNIENDO FUERZAS".
The members are DRASTIKO, CRUZ and DANTE. SALVIMEX means the union of two cultures, countries, El Salvador and Mexico united for the music. Their intense and passionate live performances have left audiences screaming for more – even if they didn't understand the language the lyrics were being sung in!
SOCE, THE ELEMENTAL WIZARD
Website: www.greathiphop.com
www.myspace.com/soce
Soce, the elemental wizard is the Jewish, Gay, White MC. A computer programmer on Wall Street by day.. Level 27 Hip Hop Spellcaster by night! He has been described as the male Lil Kim and the white Eminem. soce's been on MTV, VH1, Logo, HERE and in The Source, URB, Out magazine and numerous German, Austrian and Swiss magazines, as well as being interviewed live on WNYC 93.9 FM and Sirius Satellite Radio, on OutQ 106, Raw Dog Comedy 104 and Shade 45. The wizard has been filmed in three documentaries on gay rappers.
FELONI
Website: www.trakdiamondrecords.com
www.myspace.com/feloni
Feloni is a hip-hop recording artist from Detroit, MI. Her sound and subject matter is like no other mainstream, female hip-hop recording artist out there right now. Feloni is unsold and unbossed. Feloni mixes, produces, write all her lyrics, and is executive producer of all songs.
SHORTY ROC
Website: www.shortyrocdynamic.com
www.myspace.com/shortyrocdynamic
Brooklyn has had its share of groundbreaking entertainers. First there was Big Daddy Kane and MC Lyte, then there was The Notorious BIG and Lil Kim, and next to put his mark down is the infamous Shorty Roc. Shorty Roc burst on the scene in 2003 with his underground smash Ten Gay Commandments, his rendition of the classic DJ Premiere produced Biggie joint Ten Crack Commandments.
MC FLOW
Website: www.mc-flow.com
www.myspace.com/mcflow
"Her name describes it all, MC Flow; as in lyrics that just flow out of her with no hesitation or pause; PC creativity that flows out with humor and skill. This high-achiever from New York has come to the West coast with her style (and accent) to provide a funky, laid-back beat perfect for the cool San Diego scene. But don't underestimate this girl's talent, because not only can she perform a song worthy enough to bust a groove ("Def Perception"), she can also put you on blast and make you beg." - URB Magazine, Jan/Feb 2007
CAT-EYEZ
Website: www.myspace.com/cateyez187
Hailing from the 909 Inland Empire area in Southern California, and still claiming the stomping grounds of BK's 718, he's definitely an artist like none other. Distinguished by his in-your-face lyrics, he's out to show that gay can also be gangsta.
DJ JEFFA
Website: www.soundclick.com/djjeffa
www.myspace.com/djjeffa619
Dj Jeffa is a budding artist in the San Diego, CA area. He enjoys making music for everybody. Music you can bump to in your car. Music you can listen to while making love. While your happy. While you're in the club or at a barbecue, and music for when you're in pain. He is also a poet, songwriter with a few other tricks up his sleeve for ya.
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