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- LIVE MANIKINS "FULL CANVAS" Now on iTunes & Pandora
Music genres evolve as cultures begin to converge and interact; the audience widens and diversifies. It begins to take shape creatively; resulting in music that crosses boundaries in both content and whom it reaches. The Live Manikins are truly a example, a reflection of their diverse musical and cultural upbringings. Their second album, “Full Canvas” showcases a mosaic of their influences, ranging from the boom bap of golden-era hip hop, vibes of soul music, and lyrical tenacity of battle emcees.
Hailing from all over California, the Live Manikins consist of four emcees and one deejay, all of which now live in Sacramento. As the city’s subcultures began to undergo a renaissance in the early 2000’s, the group formed organically while crossing paths at various events. While hailing from different ethnic backgrounds, the group forged a bond, unified by the common denominators of hip hop, passion for good music, and most importantly- friendship. Events were hosted, shows were rocked, tours commenced.
The Live Manikins have collectively performed with a wide array of artists who serve as inspiration, both mainstream and progressive: Nas, Snoop Dogg, Warren G, Canibus, Dead Prez, Little Brother, Swollen Members, Black Sheep, Gym Class Heroes, Living Legends, Heiroglyphics, Blu, Exile, The Beat Junkies, Zion-I, Lyrics Born, Ugly Duckling, Killa Priest (Wu-Tang), Krs-One, StrangeFruit, LifeSavahs, Mistah Fab, Mayer Hawthorne (Now On), Procussions, Moka Only, Busdriver, Pigeon John, Buff One, Pharcyde, and Brother Ali.
Their efforts haven’t gone unnoticed, having achieved numerous Sacramento Music Awards, full-spread interviews in local press, and numerous appearances on morning drive television. In 2008, the Live Manikins released their debut album, Still Life, which secured critical acclaim:
“Still Life by Live Manikins: A near-flawless release from one of the most charismatic hip-hop groups since Digital Underground. Runt Rock’s musical knowledge combined with DJ Rated R’s absolute precision and the smooth verbalism of emcees Flavius, Self and Linguistics, deem Live Manikins a crew of fascinating hip-hop musicians.”
Josh Fernandez, Sacramento News & Review
The Live Manikins have released their follow up album, “Full Canvas.” An ode to their trials and tribulations, this record declares growth both personally and musically; literally starting from the album’s introduction, as the group celebrates the challenges overcome to finish the project. The record is mixture of feel-good, soulful hip-hop vibes; lyrically reflective by emcees Flavius, Self, Mr. Lingo, JRockit and Runt Rock, cut and scratched by DJ Rated R. The DNA of funk soul samples is still prevalent, drums kick hard and the melodies sing- thanks to production from Runt Rock, DJ Epik & Thiago Prodigo; mastering from Andrew Lozano at Freqy Music Group.MEMBERS:SelfRunt RockFlaveJ-RockITDJ Rated RAWARDS:- BoDog Battle of the Bands Semi-finalist in nation-wide Battle of the Bands.- 1st place in Northern Cali: Hip Hop Genre MP3.com- Semi-finalist on MP3.com’s world-wide “Get Exposed” Contest- AllHipHop.com UPlaya Finalists in the Music Universe Contest- 103.5 The Bomb - Featured live on-the-air during the specialty show “The Leak.”- Winner of weekly head to head competition with the song “Wake Up” (103.5)Sacramento Music Award (Sammies):- 2008 Critics Choice Award Best Live Performance- 2008 Critics Choice Award Outstanding Turntablist- 2010 Readers Choice Award Outstanding Turntablist- 2011 Readers Choice Best DJ & TurntablistIndividually and as a Group Performance Highlights with Artists:Nas, Snoop Dogg, Warren G, Cannibus, Dead Prez, Little Brother, Swollen Members, BlackSheep, GymClassHeroes, Living Legends, Heiroglyphics,Blu, Exile,Beat Junkies, Zion-I, Lyrics Born, Ugly Duckling, Killa Priest (Wu-Tang), Krs-One, StrangeFruit, LifeSavahs, Mistah Fab, Mayer Hawthrone (Now On), Procussions, Moka Only, Busdriver, Pigeon John, Buff One, Pharcyde, Brother Ali and More...VIdeo Games - Song Featured on Skate 2Universities - CSUS, UOP, UCD, CSMB,USC,Performed In - California, Texas, Oregon, Washington, Canada, Phillipines, Spain, HawaiiBusiness Collab’s - Red Bull, Boost Mobile, Vitamin Water, United State Boutique,Hyatt, DesiIntervention, AddisonCreditUnion,Dimple,Virgin Megastore,Guitar Center,Miller Guinine-Draft, EA SportsNews and Publication - KCRA Channel 3, Sacramento News & Review, Submerge Magazine, Legend Magazine, Stockton Record, Geek Thug Radio,Sacramento BeeSponsors - Rane, Serato, Comisario Tequila, Wicked Audio, Imaginary ZebraFeatures - Andy Allo (BET’sThe Game) Kasi Jones (NBC The Voice) Amber Ojeda (Bravo The Platinum Hit)Benefit Shows - Benefit 4 Haiti, Indonesia Tsunami,
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- 13 tracks (49:44)Live Manikins - Still Life (2008)
- 16 tracks (59:14)The Live Manikins have released their follow up album, “Full Canvas.” An ode to their trials and tribulations, this record declares growth both personally and musically; literally starting from the album’s introduction, as the group celebrates the challenges overcome to finish the project. The record is mixture of feel-good, soulful hip-hop vibes; lyrically reflective by emcees Flavius, Self, Mr. Lingo, JRockit and Runt Rock, cut and scratched by DJ Rated R. The DNA of funk soul samples is still prevalent, drums kick hard and the melodies sing- thanks to production from Runt Rock, DJ Epik & Thiago Prodigo; mastering from Andrew Lozano at Freqy Music Group.
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- Hey KCRA Jaclyn Dunn!
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- Here we go!
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- We are in here. KCRA!
- Practice sessions again. Starting off at KCRA at 6am then another practice, concert in the park at 5, and after party at Low Brau in the evening. We love what week. #Manikinworld! #fridayprep
- Friday!!!! get there by 5pm!
- #ManikinMonday Peace and waddup family. This Friday the 17th is the date! We will be on KCRA 3 in the morning from 6am to 10am. Then at 530pm we will be performing at Concerts in the Park, Sacramento which details are below (Remember we will be rocking at 530!) Afterwards, we will be ending the night with an after-party encore DJ backed performance at LowBrau. Come hang and vibe out!
- our DJ, DJ Rated R and his crew Sleeprockers have finished there collabo project with Hieroglyphics. Ya'll need to peep "The Kitchen"
- Great night!
- Had to share one of our favorites! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7-bI8dj_sk
- Thoughts and prayers go out from the LM family. http://www.kcra.com/news/entertainment/Chris-Kelly-half-of-Kris-Kross-duo-dies/-/11797084/19979294/-/9vvrumz/-/index.html?absolute=true
- #ManikinMonday this Thursday at Harlows!
- Practice session 1.
- #ManikinMonday, Are you guys ready for May 2nd?