Politic Live

Artist Information

Biography

Politic Live is a hip-hop group that fuses their West Indian roots with past and modern day hip-hop influences. Their name, which represents the balance of art and commerce, is reflected in their subject matter which ranges from songs about the cons of Alberta’s economic boom, rising violence in Edmonton, to finding companionship.

Together since 2002, Politic Live’s most notable work is their 2006 sophomore album, Adaptation. Popular among campus radio the album spent 10 Weeks on Canada's National Campus Radio Hip-Hop Charts where it peaked at #2. State's side the album had a similar streak with chart activity in Waterville, San Jose and Chicago, where the album's single "Droppin' Gems" charted on Illinois Record Pool's Weekly Top 200 Urban Singles for 13 straight weeks – peaking at #69. Praised for its honest lyrics, varied topics, and diverse sound, Adaptation also received critical acclaim in both Canada and the US along with multiple Award Nominations.

Politic Live’s body of work includes having 4 music videos added to rotation at Much Music; touring western Canada on multiple occasions; being awarded over $100,000 in grant funding since 2006 from organizations like the Alberta Foundation for the Arts, Edmonton Arts Council, & FACTOR; showcasing at nationally recognized music conferences like Canadian Music Week, New Music West and the Western Canadian Music Awards (aka Breakout West); opening for the likes of Snoop Dogg, Busta Rhymes and Nas; and syncs in indie films like Doppelganger (Phyraz Production), By Waist Side (Santoro Pictures), and Halo (Diluvian Motion Pictures).

In Edmonton Politic Live is well known for their community work. In addition to mentoring upcoming artists, Politic Live has raised over 8,000 lbs of food for the Edmonton Food Bank in 10 years through their initiative Hip-Hop For Hunger.

Politic Live is presently preparing the release of their third album, Ellipsis.


Awards & Nominations

2010 – Western Canadian Music Award Nomination for “Urban Recording of the Year” (JALI Volume 1).
2009 – Western Canadian Music Award Nomination for “Hip-Hop/Rap Recording of the Year” (Election Year).
2008 – Avenue Magazine’s Top 40 Under 40 Award Recipient (Arlo Maverick).
2008 – Edmontonian Magazine’s Sizzling 20 Under Thirty Award Recipient (Arlo Maverick).
2008 – National Black Coalition of Canada (Edmonton) Clearance “Big Miller” Award for Excellence In Vocal Or Instrumental Performance, Music Or Instruction (Adaptation).
2008 – Canadian Independent Music Awards (The Indies) Nomination for Favorite Urban Artist/Group or Duo of the Year
2007 – CBC Radio 3 Bucky Award Nomination for “Best Rap Recording” (Block O RMX).
2007 – Western Canadian Music Award Nomination for “Outstanding Urban Recording” (Adaptation).


Festival & Conference Highlights

2011 – TD Winnipeg Jazz Festival (Winnipeg, MB)
2011 – New Music West (Edmonton, AB)
2010 – Western Canadian Music Awards (Kelowna, BC)
2009 – Western Canadian Music Awards (Brandon, MB)
2009 – Alberta Untapped Concert Series (Edmonton, AB)
2008 – Western Canadian Music Awards (Edmonton, AB)
2008 – New Music West (Vancouver, BC)
2008 – 26th Annual Canadian Music Week (Toronto, ON)
2007 – The Western Canadian Music Awards (Moose Jaw, SK)
2007 – I Heart Alberta Hip-Hop (Calgary, AB)
2006 – 5th Annual Hip-Hop For Hunger (Edmonton, AB)
2006 – Western Canadian Music Awards (Winnipeg, MB)
2006 – New Music West (Vancouver, BC)
2006 – 24th Annual Canadian Music Week (Toronto, ON)
2005 – 4th Annual Hip-Hop For Hunger (Edmonton, AB)
2005 – Alberta Tracks – A Centennial Music Celebration (Airdrie, AB)
2005 – Alberta Scene (Ottawa, ON)
2005 – 23rd Annual Canadian Music Week (Toronto, ON)
2004 – 3rd Annual Hip-Hop For Hunger (Edmonton, AB)
2004 – 57th Annual Peach Fest (Penticton, BC)
2004 – Juno Fest’s Galaxie Urban Music Showcase (Edmonton, AB)
2004 – 22nd Annual Canadian Music Week (Toronto, ON)


Opening

Instrumentation

Arlo Maverick – Vocalist
Dirt Gritie – Vocalist
Bigga Nolte – Vocalist
Sonny Grimezz– DJ

Discography

Politic Live
Ellipsis
Music For Mavericks Entertainment
Released June 2012

Politic Live
Market Share EP
Music For Mavericks Entertainment
Released March 2011

Politic Live Presents Mahogany Public (Side Project)
Jali
Music For Mavericks Entertainment
Released March 2009

Politic Live Presents The Mavericks Team
Election Year (Label Compilation)
Music For Mavericks Entertainment
Released June 2008

Politic Live
Adaptation
Music For Mavericks Entertainment
Released December 2006

Dirt Gritie (solo project)
This Man’s Life
Music For Mavericks Entertainment
Released June 2004

Bigga Nolte (solo project)
… Is Tommy Kay
Music For Mavericks Entertainment
Released June 2004

Politic Live
Notoriety
Music For Mavericks Entertainment
Released February 2003

Links

• Twitter
• Facebook
• MySpace

Audio

• Politic Live - NYE featuring Zellust
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• Streets of Mercury Remix - Radio Edit
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• Pleasing You featuring Jasper - Radio Edit
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• Politic Live - Wordplay | Clean - MASTERED 192 Kbps
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• Is This Love
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• Boom Or Bust
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• Sun On Shoulders - Mastered
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Video

Steets of Mercury (Master) Viral Promo.mp4

Photo Gallery

Press

• 2010 WCMA Nominee
  

  2010 Urban Recording of the Year Politic Live Presents... Mahogany Public JALI Volume 1

• JALI Volume 1 CD Review - CHRY 105.5 FM ('10) [+ Show ]
  

  Mahogany Public says it the way it is, speaking the truth, and losing all inhibitions in order to sp...Mahogany Public says it the way it is, speaking the truth, and losing all inhibitions in order to speak the minds of many people who have either tried and been silenced, or are too scared to speak up for what they know is right.

• 2009 WCMA Nominee
  

  "Rap/Hip Hop Recording of the Year"

• JALI Volume 1 CD Review - RapReviews ('09)
  

  The rappers' flows, and singing, is unexpected, melodic, and creative.

• CMW Live Review - Abort Magazine ('08) [+ Show ]
  

  Politic Live are three dope MC’s from Edmonton who are steady on the rise. The perfect blend of radi...Politic Live are three dope MC’s from Edmonton who are steady on the rise. The perfect blend of radio friendly, Kanye/ R+B flavours, Southern Crunk, Hardcore and Reggae vibes makes for a diverse listening experience, with lyrics treading the balance between politicized knowledge of self and the steady hustler grind.
  
  

• 2008 Indies Award Nominee
  

  "Favorite Urban Artist or Group of the Year".

• 2007 WCMA Nominee
  

  'Outstanding Urban Recording'

• 2007 Bucky Award Nominee [+ Show ]
  

  BEST RAP RECORDING - Politic Live Block O Remix featuring Rochester a/k/a Juice, Shad K, Jerys, & Oo...BEST RAP RECORDING - Politic Live Block O Remix featuring Rochester a/k/a Juice, Shad K, Jerys, & Oozeela.

• Adaptation CD Review - Exclaim ('07) [+ Show ]
  

  Adaptation is a solid addition to what is fast becoming the niche of Canrap: brainy, organic and cha...Adaptation is a solid addition to what is fast becoming the niche of Canrap: brainy, organic and challenging hip-hop.

• Adaptation CD Review - SUN Media ('07) [+ Show ]
  

  Politic Live's new album, Adaptation, bucks hip-hop's worst stereotypes to deliver a sublimely produ...Politic Live's new album, Adaptation, bucks hip-hop's worst stereotypes to deliver a sublimely produced and conscientious collection of music.

• Adaptation CD Review - PopMatters ('07) [+ Show ]
  

  Politic Live’s strengths are formidable. First, dope beats. Second, catchy hooks. Third, and most im...Politic Live’s strengths are formidable. First, dope beats. Second, catchy hooks. Third, and most importantly, the group exudes sincerity.

• Adaptation CD Review - RapReviews ('07) [+ Show ]
  

  With a wide array of tracks that the audience can appreciate and a variety of beats influenced by re...With a wide array of tracks that the audience can appreciate and a variety of beats influenced by reggae, dancehall, and hip-hop, Politic Live's "Adaptation" dissproves the Canadian hip hop stigma of artists releasing inferior music. All I have to say is that U.S. emcees have some competition headed their way.

Setlist

Politic Live's set list is composed of songs that appear on their debut album "Notoriety", Dirt Gritie's solo "This Man's Life", Bigga Nolte's "Is Tommy Kay" and their collective sophomore "Adaptation".

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