Artist Information Biography MICLORDZ & SAUCE FUNKY Bio Many words come to mind when the hip hop/funk based group ‘MicLordz & Sauce Funky’ are mentioned. Energetic, Professional, Charismatic to name a few. But one word truly stands out ‘Success’.  The ambitious group fully invested themselves in the art of music and in return they received the respect and appreciation of their audience. The MicLordz quickly became a favorite of promoters opening for hip hop greats such as KRS-One, Jadakiss, Obie Trice, Proof of D-12 & K-OS to name a few. They released the debut album ‘Family Tree’ in the spring of 2006 through Indie Pool nationwide and worldwide via CD Baby. While achieving early success, the MicLordz made a commitment to push their music to the next level. The MicLordz expanded to a five piece group and added the name Sauce Funky. In 2007 the MicLordz & Sauce Funky we’re invited to perform and attend the Canadian Music Week. One month later the MicLordz & Sauce Funky won the All-Ontario Canadian Organization Campus Activities (COCA) battle of the bands giving them the opportunity to headline a showcase for all Canadian College and University program directors. The summer of 2007 proved to be a fine tuning period for the MicLordz & Sauce Funky. They began recording at the nationally renowned Metalworks in Mississauga, Ontario. They devoted their weekends to performing live venues and festivals with known acts such as Candlebox & Kardinal Offishall. MicLordz & Sauce Funky’s touring schedule erupted, booking College and University tours across Canada and the United States. They released an EP "Funk You Up" in the fall of 2007 and garnered critical acclaim such as a 4 out of 5 stars rating from the Windsor Star. In November of 2007 they were invited back to perform at the COCA regional’s and in December 2007 they hit the road and sold out venues in Windsor, London, as well as headlining and selling out the Rivoli in Toronto.  The MicLordz & Sauce Funky started off 2008 by writing and fine tuning what would soon be their sophomore album. Late February proved to be a large stepping stone for the group as they headlined a two week spring break club tour in Panama City, Florida. They followed their success on the road by attending and performing Canadian Music Week for the second consecutive year. During this time the MicLordz & Sauce Funky we’re also featured in large media outlets such as the National Post, CBC 2 Radio & HipHopCanada.com. The MicLordz & Sauce Funky entered Detroit's new rock alternative 89x battle of the bands. This gave them much deserved exposure in the Detroit area as they made the Finals. This battle got them a spot on the 89x Homeboy show, which showcases all the up and coming bands from the Detroit area. MLSF was honored as they played tracks from “Sunset Ammunition.” The next day the band got numerous myspace comments and emails of new fans in the area. The spring saw the completion and production of their second album ‘Sunset Ammunition’. Although the album’s release date is set for November 11th, and sold close  to 2,000 copies circulating North America. During the summer, MLSF focused their attention on Festivals and large outdoor concert stages opening for signed acts such as (Finger Eleven, Sloan, The Trews, Thornley, Evans Blue & Ill Scarlett). The fall 2008 proved to be a vital time for MLSF as they  released ‘Sunset Ammunition’. The release was backed by a 90 station radio campaign (planetary group) highlighted by a few #1's in select markets (orange county CA), media campaign (Foley entertainment) highlighted by Scope magazine giving the album 4.5/5 stars. 2009 has started great opening for the legendary group GOB, and touring Panama city beach, winning the Battle at the Beach international band competition.  Summer Tour coming soon.  For all of latest news and updates check out MicLordz & Sauce Funky check out www.miclordz.com & www.myspace.com/miclordzmusic Instrumentation Vocalist - AlerG Vocalist - Boots Bass - Rogé Rhythm Guitar- Matte Percussion- C Mack Discography MicLordz - Long time Comin EP MicLordz - "We Get Live" b/w "Pause" "Respirate" MicLordz - Family Tree LP MICLORDZ & SAUCE FUNKY - FUNKY YOU UP EP MICLORDZ & SAUC FUNKY - SUNSET AMMUNITION Links http://www.myspace.com/miclordzmusic Myspace CDBABY MicLordz