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New York City, New York, United States | INDIE

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"AWAR Interview with HipHopDX.com"

Exclusive: Albany, New York emcee AWAR breaks down his just-released album as a career benchmark. He also explains getting down with Nottz and Raw Koncept.

Albany, New York is not known for its Hip Hop scene. Emcee AWAR, however, is out to change that perception. Since entering the game in 2005, Awar has become one of the hardest working and most popular emcees to come out of Upstate New York.

In a recent phone interview with HipHopDX, AWAR talked about his ascension within the independent world, and polishing his most recent debut LP, The Laws of Nature, which was released yesterday (August 7). The work boasts production and features from Alchemist, Nottz and Murs, among others. - HipHopDX.com


"Skope Magazine Article With AWAR"

It’s always a great thing when a new kid on the block makes enough noise to make the world sit up and listen. Although AWAR might not necessarily be a ‘new kid on the block’ per say having already put out a couple of freebies, he would definitely be one to take note of when considering the next generation of MCs.
Actively promoting his release, The Laws of Nature which is available now both digitally and the old school way, this upstate NY rapper is keen to tell his story, not just through his rhymes but also in this exclusive interview with Skope. - SkopeMag.com


"Skope Magazine Article With AWAR"

It’s always a great thing when a new kid on the block makes enough noise to make the world sit up and listen. Although AWAR might not necessarily be a ‘new kid on the block’ per say having already put out a couple of freebies, he would definitely be one to take note of when considering the next generation of MCs.
Actively promoting his release, The Laws of Nature which is available now both digitally and the old school way, this upstate NY rapper is keen to tell his story, not just through his rhymes but also in this exclusive interview with Skope. - SkopeMag.com


"AWAR Interview with Allhiphop.com "Respect A Spitter" (August 2012"

You must have been rocking a blindfold and a pair of earplugs if you aren’t familiar with New York MC AWAR. Over the last couple of months, he has been churning out banger after banger, gearing up for his official retail release, The Laws of Nature.
Teaming up with an all-star lineup of both producers and rappers alike, this Albany rhymeslayer has hit the ground running. He’s collaborating with Nottz to release his album, and AWAR emulates the true essence of Hip-Hop with both his music and his outlook.
AllHipHop.com: What or who would you say has been your major inspiration when it comes to your emergence as an MC? - Allhiphop.com


"AWAR Interview with Allhiphop.com "Respect A Spitter" (August 2012"

You must have been rocking a blindfold and a pair of earplugs if you aren’t familiar with New York MC AWAR. Over the last couple of months, he has been churning out banger after banger, gearing up for his official retail release, The Laws of Nature.
Teaming up with an all-star lineup of both producers and rappers alike, this Albany rhymeslayer has hit the ground running. He’s collaborating with Nottz to release his album, and AWAR emulates the true essence of Hip-Hop with both his music and his outlook.
AllHipHop.com: What or who would you say has been your major inspiration when it comes to your emergence as an MC? - Allhiphop.com


"AWAR featured on Nah Right, 2Dopeboyz, DJ Booth, XXL, The Source, OnSmash and many more"

AWAR's leaking of singles and videos from April-August that is featured prominently on major hip-hop blogs - all


"AWAR featured on Nah Right, 2Dopeboyz, DJ Booth, XXL, The Source, OnSmash and many more"

AWAR's leaking of singles and videos from April-August that is featured prominently on major hip-hop blogs - all


"DJBooth.net Sponsors and Premieres AWAR's EP, Things Of That Nature EP (April 2011)"

Underground emcee AWAR has linked up with DJBooth.net to bring fans his latest street release, the Things of That Nature EP.

Intended as an introduction to the NY buzzmaker’s musical mind, the project is composed of seven original tracks, including reader-approved, Booth-premiered leak “Iron Butterfly.”

Throughout Things of That Nature, AWAR is joined by guest collaborators Mic King, Vanderslice and Kid A. Beats come courtesy of Vanderslice, Frank Dukes, M-Phazes and Deejay Tone.

Click here to view the official video for Soul Caliber, and here to watch the video for My Story, both directed by Puma. - Djbooth.net


"DJBooth.net Sponsors and Premieres AWAR's EP, Things Of That Nature EP (April 2011)"

Underground emcee AWAR has linked up with DJBooth.net to bring fans his latest street release, the Things of That Nature EP.

Intended as an introduction to the NY buzzmaker’s musical mind, the project is composed of seven original tracks, including reader-approved, Booth-premiered leak “Iron Butterfly.”

Throughout Things of That Nature, AWAR is joined by guest collaborators Mic King, Vanderslice and Kid A. Beats come courtesy of Vanderslice, Frank Dukes, M-Phazes and Deejay Tone.

Click here to view the official video for Soul Caliber, and here to watch the video for My Story, both directed by Puma. - Djbooth.net


"OnSmash Premieres AWAR street album, Nature Of The Beast"

AWAR drops off his latest project Nature Of The Beast which has features from Manifest, Joe Budden, Mic King and Lawrence Arnell. Production comes from Vanderslice, Sid Roams, The Alchemist, M-Phazes, Ayatollah and Frank Dukes. Track listing and download link after the jump.
- FreeOnsmash.com


"OnSmash Premieres AWAR street album, Nature Of The Beast"

AWAR drops off his latest project Nature Of The Beast which has features from Manifest, Joe Budden, Mic King and Lawrence Arnell. Production comes from Vanderslice, Sid Roams, The Alchemist, M-Phazes, Ayatollah and Frank Dukes. Track listing and download link after the jump.
- FreeOnsmash.com


"XXLMag.com The Break Presents: AWAR"

XXL magazine online interviews AWAR and showcases some of his recent visuals - XXL


"XXLMag.com The Break Presents: AWAR"

XXL magazine online interviews AWAR and showcases some of his recent visuals - XXL


"XXL Magazine features AWAR in November 2011 Issue"

AWAR is featured in XXL Magazine "The Break" section in the November 2011 issue (Nas cover) on page 108. Def Jam's Young Sav comments on AWAR's music and says, "You're sound is pretty raw!" "You need to partner with, like, a Statik Selektah-someone that understands your sound-and do a full album. - XXL


"XXL Magazine features AWAR in November 2011 Issue"

AWAR is featured in XXL Magazine "The Break" section in the November 2011 issue (Nas cover) on page 108. Def Jam's Young Sav comments on AWAR's music and says, "You're sound is pretty raw!" "You need to partner with, like, a Statik Selektah-someone that understands your sound-and do a full album. - XXL


Discography

2012- Puma x Villa x DJBooth "The Come Up" Mixtape - AWAR "Rotten Apple" (Lead Single)

2012- A3C Compilation Volume 2- AWAR feat. Has-Lo "The Winning Team" A3C/iHipHop Distribution

2012 - AWAR- "The Laws Of Nature" LP Album (Available Digitally and CD) Lions Pride/ Raw Koncept

Production by: The Alchemist, Nottz, Jake One, Sid Roams, M-Phazes, Vanderslice, Sebb

Features by: Evidence, Stat Quo, MURS, Nottz Raw, Has-Lo, Antonio Mclendon, P Jericho, Latoiya Williams, Roc Marciano, Grafh, Joe Budden

2012- AWAR "Never Break Me" Feat. Evidence (Prod. Vanderslice) Peaked at #1 on College Radio Charts

2012- AWAR "Tunnel Vision" (Prod. Alchemist) Single - Peaked at #3 on College Radio / Grassroots Charts

2011- AWAR- "Things Of That Nature/ Nature Of The Beast"- Split EP Album (Available on CD)

2011- AWAR "Standout" Feat. Joe Budden - Single, Peaked at #1 on the College Radio/ Grassroots Charts

2011- AWAR "Things Of That Nature/ Nature Of The Beast" Double EP (CD) Lions Pride

2011 - AWAR- "Nature Of The Beast" - EP
Production by Alchemist, Ayatollah, Sid Roams, M-Phazes, Vanderslice, Frank Dukes
Features: Mic King, Lawrence Arnell, Joe Budden, Manifest

2011- AWAR- "Things Of That Nature" - EP - free mixtape
Production by Frank Dukes, Vanderslice, M-Phazes, DeeJayTone
Features: Kid A

2009- AWAR & iCON- "Headphone Classics" EP
Format: Dropcard, Digital
Production by Vanderslice

2005- AWAR- "Glory Days" -LP Album

AWAR has also appeared on numerous other releases and singles.

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Bio

It is a rare breed that can manage to standout in the modern day music industry. Technically a veteran, the Upstate NY-born, NYC residing emcee AWAR has been releasing music since 2005, generating a massive impact over the last few years with a string of powerful projects, singles and visuals engrained with vision, razor-sharp lyricism, powerful messages and concepts, box cutter quotables, soulful prowess, strong song-writing ability, and an undeniable ear for top shelf production.

In 2011, AWAR had a breakthrough year with the release of two EPs, "Things Of That Nature" and "Nature Of The Beast" which set the standard for having some of the best producers currently in the game providing him with music, and attracting the attention of XXL Magazine, which featured him in "The Break" section of both print and online versions. His single "Standout" featuring Joe Budden (of Slaughterhouse fame) spent over three months on the college radio and grassroots buzz charts, peaking at the #1 position. AWAR released videos for EP singles, "Soul Caliber", "My Story", "Orange Boxcutter" and "Laws Of Nature Promo" to critical acclaim and fanfare.

AWAR's 2012 release, "The Laws Of Nature" is considered his true debut album, available on CD in retail stores around the world. The album boasts an impressive All-star line-up of producers and features including The Alchemist, Nottz, Jake One, Sid Roams, M-Phazes, Vanderslice, Sebb, Evidence, Joe Budden, MURS, Latoiya Williams, Roc Marciano, Stat Quo, Has-Lo and more.

AWAR's strong effort has garnished praise with the media world, with coverage by MTV, Music Choice, XXL Magazine, The Source, Allhiphop.com "Breeding Ground", Skope Magazine, HipHopDX.com, DJBooth.net, 2DopeBoyz.com, Thisis50.com, Nahright.com, FreeOnSmash.com and many more. He released official videos for "Tunnel Vision" (Prod. Alchemist) and "Never Break Me" Featuring Evidence (of Dilated Peoples), "Dreamin' and "Keep Risin'" (Prod. Nottz)

It is clear that AWAR is ready to take his live show on the road and make a true connection with his audience after gaining such acclaim for his music. Although he has rocked stages in the majority of the US states over the years, his fan base has grown and the brand AWAR is steadily becoming a house hold name to listeners worldwide. A new force in the hip-hop world is present as NY's premiere spitter AWAR is making undeniable music and a name for himself.

AWAR & Vanderslice "The Winning Team LP" Coming this summer!