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 groups inception, Moore has released a vast catalog of music 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 peace, love and prosperity within his works. Moore blends elements of modern and golden age rap 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, Moore has kept expectations high through collaborations with MillerCoors and Vans and a slew of high-profile appearances 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 at Milwaukee Summerfest, South by Southwest, Elgin Fringe Festival and more
-Tours with GLC, Jeru The Damaja, Security Culture, DJ Risky Bizness and Mic One
-Collaborations with Gift Of Gab (Blackalicious), Blake Rules, Watch City, KASZ, Low Key Beats, Banks the Genius, Coolout Chris, Blue Future and many others
-Artist Residencies in Key West, Phoenix, Nashville and Elgin
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Press
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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Contact
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