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After only 9 months of performing together as a duo, Ray Black and MadMak have created quite the name for themselves in London's hip hop scene. Both artists attend Fanshawe College, where they are studying Music Industry Arts. They have been taught various production techniques and learn about business in the industry. The combination of two very distinct styles is what makes their sound so addicting. Their love for real hip hop and the culture is shown through their influences which range from Swollen Members and Planet Asia to Common and J dilla. [After all, good music is good music, right?] Crashing the stage as much as possible is an everyday thing for Ray Black & MadMak. With their energy powered beats and real in your face attitude, stage performances are breath-taking as they take the real definition of an MC and control the crowd to the fullest.

Yeah...Yeah...Yeah...Read On...Read On... A quick Bio kidz...

William "MAD" Makrigaini aka Bill Maka was born and raised in Kitchener, Ontario. Reigning out of the Tri-Cities where he took it upon himself over the past few years to promote, produce and perform in all of his own master crafted events. With his distinct voice and on point delivery, MadMak is able to catch the listener's attention from the first bar. In August 2006, he released his debut LP "Whatever Happens, Happens" which blessed the ears of everyone who heard it. Classified as an alter-ego MC, he loves to fluently write about everything and anything people can relate too. MadMak not only writes to the people but FOR them as well. It may not even be a particular situation he has encountered but something someone else has experienced. Through the music, he will speak for them. This allows the fans to have a voice too. MadMak, he may be Mad, but not out of his mind... the "CC" that's what's UP.

Hailing from the GTA, Ray Black captures the essence of positivity in his songs. He loves to motivate people through his lyrics and does it well. In 2006 at NXNE, Ray Black had the oppurtunity to perform with world-known producer, Nicolay. Since then, they have collaborated on a couple songs and even met up in North Carolina for a show and to work in the studio. Ray Black's debut LP "Cruise Control" was released in the summer of 2006. The title represents relaxation and setting your mind on cruise control when listening to the album. With his strong focus on lyrics he believes the music speaks for itself.

Both emcees have their singles in heavy rotation on 106.9fm in London. Continuing to work on various mixtapes and their debut LP as a duo, they are also setting up an Ontario and B.C. tour this summer. Ray Black & MadMak are hungry and on the rise...