Magnolius
9th Annual Rap/Hip-Hop Album Nominee
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Genre: Rap/Hip-Hop
ARTIST BIO:
Within a mere fourteen months of their debut release “Ode to Hyde”, MAGNOLIUS has managed to garner worldwide acclaim. The eclectic duo has independently headlined tours across Canada, Asia, Europe, Brazil and recently wrapped up a lengthy tour across the United States. Hailing from Toronto, members Shan Vincent de Paul and Derek DaCosta use hip-hop as the core vein to connect with various other genres such as electronic, drum and bass, jazz, punk, house and rock. The experimental yet inviting sound created on the MAG’s debut and sophomore release was received well by fans and critics alike. The duo’s latest effort, “Mary Musth”, was nominated for “Best Rap/Hip-hop” album at the 2009 Independent Music Awards.
Winning praises from media worldwide, MAGNOLIUS has been featured in various print and broadcast, including Brazil’s largest television network (Globo), the cover of “Art Beat” magazine in Singapore and have been touted as refreshingly original across the international independent hip hop scene. “Operating at the highest level, MAGNOLIUS has crafted a quick-witted hip hop experience that reveals just how far the genre has progressed in recent years” (Toby Rogers, “Rant Magazine” (UK) ). With their ever growing fan base, the duo has sold out venues not only on Canadian turf in Toronto and Saskatoon, but also in London(UK), Sao Paulo, Rio, Seoul and Taipei, laying the foundation for a loyal following.
In the summer of 2007, the group independently released their debut project “Ode to Hyde”. Not only was the album well received by fans, the duo was nominated for “Best Urban Act” at the Toronto Independent Music Awards and “Best Hip-hop Song” for ‘Human Race’ at the Ontario Independent Music Awards. The group was also recognized with the Arts Acclaim Award in their hometown of Brampton for their debut release. The album’s positive response propelled the duo to tour in over thirteen countries the following two years. They set off to promote “Ode to Hyde” on a western Canadian tour quickly followed by the “Destrjoy! Tour” across Asia. Upon their return to Toronto, the group performed for a sold out crowd for their local following and left shortly afterwards for their South American tour, where they were invited to headline Brazil’s longest running hip hop event (Zoeira).
After promoting the first project for over 14 months, MAGNOLIUS released their sophomore album “Mary Musth”. Though “Mary Musth” takes a more aggressive and darker route than their debut release, the duo continue in the vein of experimentation and pushing boundaries. The impeccable chemistry between the duo is made apparent on every track of their sophomore opus. The album’s eight tracks hurl the listener through a melange of experimentation and moods fusing hip hop with a wide range of others genres and soundscapes. Shan and Derek’s nimble word play juxtaposed against the eclectic concoctions of the album’s prominent producer, Mike Denheyer, is a marriage made in the cosmos.
MAGNOLIUS is currently promoting “Mary Musth” and preparing to tour well in to 2011. Accompanied by a unique visual display (all directed and edited by the MAG), the emcees spew out their tracks with intense energy while several video screens flash a video montage perfectly co-ordinated with the lyrics and music. The subtle intricacies and dynamic stage presence that MAGNOLIUS displays is simply a testament to a decade of performing experience