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Discography
Erk Tha Jerk EP Erk Tha Jerk (2001)
How We Live Kali Fam (Late 2003)
"Come on" - Samm feat. Kaz Kyzah (Late 2007)
"Lean in it" - Kafani (produced beat and wrote hook) (Late 2007)
Hood Nerd The Mixtape - Erk Tha Jerk (Late 2007)
"What do you see" - M Lott (Early 2008)
"Don't Need em" - Erk Tha Jerk (Early 2008)
The Hood Nerd EP - Erk Tha Jerk (Itunes, Early 2008)
"I'm So Dumb" - Erk Tha Jerk (June 2008)
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Bio
Erk Tha Jerk is not your every day, ordinary rap artist. In an era where the majority of artists are all sounding the same, looking the same, and doing the same things, Erk stands out as a real one of a kind artist. At first glance, you would not assume that Erk was a rapper/producer/songwriter, but with his trademark glasses, wit, and laid back persona, he brings something that your average music listener can embrace and relate to. He explains, "Being myself is a must. Thats the kind of music I make. Real sh*t. I don't feel the same everyday. Some days I'm on my get money sh*t, then the next I'm on my chill at home sh*t. I just make sure everybody can relate".
In 2003 Erk joined an up and coming group, Kali Fam. The group enjoyed national success and respectable record sales, but after they returned home from tour, Kali Fam decided to go its separate ways, leaving Erk free to pursue a solo career. Erk found that finding credible production to accompany his lyrics would not be an easy task, which led him to start teaching himself the art of making beats. After some time, Erk's production talents had become quite formidable, and he produced all of his own work, and other artists began seeking him out to produce their work as well.
Even though his status as a producer was growing, his heart has always been in his raps. In late 2007, he dropped The Hood Nerd mixtape, which created some buzz around him as an artist, and got the streets talking. The song Dont need Em became a favorite of DJ's and listeners, and has been getting significant plays on 106.1 KMEL. In order to capitalize off the building buzz, Erk released The Hood Nerd EP exclusively on Itunes featuring the hit song Dont Need Em, which is a precursor to an upcoming album, which is in the making.
In June 2008, Erk released Im So Dumb which is a witty, comedic song satirizing the Hyphy Movement, and effectively pronouncing it dead. The song has been receiving praise from all over the region for its blunt honesty, and has been considered a long overdue message by many of the most powerful figures and artists in the local scene. His lyrical talents and vibrant personality are evident in the song, and has every one talking about Erk Tha Jerk. You can expect Erk to do what he does best, "Make real music for real people".
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