Loading ...“I’m not suffering from insanity… I’m loving every minute of it” - Whitefolkz
This quote is the best way to describe the sound of Whitefolkz, an original artist with an explosive sound coming from Washington, D.C., the nation’s capital. No one is 100% sure where Whitefolkz was born or where he is from, but his mother claims to hold a copy of a birth certificate that says he was born in Alexandria, VA. When asked where he is from he responds by saying, Topp Dogg Hill… the group of artists he works with and considers family.
Whitefolkz has been producing and rapping since the age of 15 and has been playing guitar and piano even longer. In interviews, he cites his major influences as Andre 3000, Prince, Marilyn Manson, Jimi Hendrix, UGK and Curtis Mayfield.
Whitefolkz’s full-length album H.O.M.E., produced by Drum Majors ATL is currently available on Itunes, Amazon, Rhapsody and anywhere else music is sold.
His mixtape, “Coast 2 Coast Mixtape DJ’s and DJ YKCOR Present: F__K YOUR MIXTAPE” was released on Nov 30th for free download on Thatcrack.com, Datpiff.com, Coast2CoastMixtapes.com and more. This mixtape is sponsored by Coast2Coast Mixtapes, Fleet DJ’s and Revolt Radio and includes features by: Field Mob, Smash, Philly Swain, Don Juan, Kingpen Slim, Mullyman and more. As of 1/1/10, the mixtape has recieved over 100,000 Downloads and won the 2010 DMV Awards Best Mixtape.
Whitefolkz has opened up for major acts such as DJ Unk, Lil’ Wayne, Wale, The Clipse, Shawty Lo, Tabi Bonney, Trina and Souljah Boy. He has headlined showcases in almost every venue in his hometown of DC and preformed in many areas outside of DC such as Baltimore, Richmond, Alexandria, Philadelphia, New York, New Jersey, Atlanta, Ocean City, Charleston and more. He has a following that is not only local and nationwide, but he has also solidified a loyal fanbase in Munich, Germany and Okinawa, Japan. In fact, one of his singles, “Not a Topp Dogg” is in rotation in clubs and radio stations in Japan and Taiwan! He has also contributed live lead guitar to many local artists’ singles and albums.
Whitefolkz is the winner of the DMV Best Male Rapper Award 2006, DMV Best Live Show Award 2007, DMV Best Male Rapper Award 2010 DMV Best Mixtape Award 2010.
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