Crazy Ballhead, Another Rap Group, Roper, & Art by Darryl Garvin, 8 PM $7
Socially Conscious Rap /Hip Hop
Either over his studio compositions or in front of his live band, Crazy Ballhead brings every lyric with the flavor and energy of raps True School pioneers. Crazy B has traveled coast-to-coast, stage-to-stage, and even abroad building his rep as one of Hip-Hops hottest talents today. His dedication and contributions to the Hip-Hop musical art form have earned him the respect of many crews, and countless music fans around the world. His 2004 CD release, On The Horizon of Another Massive Takeover, continues to pave new roads for Crazy Ballhead led by the popular Sacramento anthem The Valley Rumble.
While Crazy Bs lyrics continue to captivate, his musical compositions have made their way into both television and big screen productions. The very near future holds the release of Crazy Ballheads 5th CD The Children of Hope, and Composition/Executive Producer credits on an all-star CD of poetry entitled Weapons of Mass Instruction. Crazy Ballhead won the 2005, and 2006 SAMMIES Award for Best Rap/Hip Hop artist.
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