Bio

 

 

 

Moore is an emcee, producer and multimedia artist from the northwest Chicago suburbs – Elgin, IL. He got his start as a founding member of the Hip Hop collective Watch City. Since the group’s inception, Moore has released a vast catalog as a solo artist and toured the United States multiple times. His mission as an artist is to create innovative music that stands out in the Hip Hop community and beyond, and to promote social justice, peace, love and prosperity within his works. Moore blends elements of modern and golden age hip hop music with his background in rock, electronic and jazz music to create a sound that is both nostalgic and undeniably fresh.

Since the release of his debut album, “White Men Can’t Rap”, Moore has kept expectations high through collaborations with MillerCoors and Vans and a slew of high-profile performances including:

-Performances with Twista, Slick Rick, Layzie Bone and Flesh-n-Bone, Trevor Daniel, Manic Focus, Lyrics Born, Mac Lethal, Masta Killa, MC Eiht, PMD and more
-Festival Appearances: Milwaukee Summerfest, South by Southwest, SIC Fest (Chicago),GuerillaFest (Kansas City), SlumFest (St. Louis), Waffle Fest, Elgin Fringe Festival, Cars & Chaos (E. Dundee, IL)
-Tours with GLC, Jeru Tha Damaja, Security Culture, DJ Risky Bizness and Mic One
-Chicagoland performances at House of Blues, House of Vans, Bottom Lounge, Subterranean, Cubby Bear, Abbey Pub, Tonic Room, Bourbon on Division, Underground Wonder Bar, Durty Nellies and more.
-Collaborations with Gift Of Gab (Blackalicious), Watch City, Coolout Chris, KASZ, Low Key Beats, Blue Future, Banks The Genius and many more
-Artist Residencies in Key West, Phoenix, Nashville and Elgin
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March 14th, 2024 @ Rookies Rochaus – West Dundee, IL – 6pm doors/7pm showtime

Tickets: https://www.seetickets.us/event/watch-city-presents-thursday-night-live/587219

Press

 

 

Elgin hip-hop artist Moore’s new release a personal journey of highs and lows

Source: Daily Herald, May 2021

 

Moore & Friends rep Elgin on House of Blues stage

Source: Chicago Sound Check, January 2020

 

Moore’s ‘American Sound’ an eye-opening challenge for Elgin musician

Source: Chicago Sound Check, July 2019

 

“Moore is an example for kids who want to make it as musicians.” – Elgin Cultural Arts Commission chairman Joe Vassallo

Source: Daily Herald, May 2017

 

“…Moore allows us into his pain, giving us permission to feel it with him. It’s a moving and valuable gift.” – Jamey Bouwmeester

Source: BRAVO Magazine, June 2017

 

BRAVO Magazine cover story, May 2017

 

 

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