2016 Schedule

Interactive: March 11–15  •  Film: March 11–19  •  Music: March 15–20

Presented by: Canadian Blast / M for Montreal

Humble Giants

Wednesday, March 16
8:40PM - 9:10PM

Friends
208 E 6th St

Artist-7215

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Average in height but massive on stage, the highly skilled trio of Beni J, Halfcut and DJ C-SIK are known collectively as the Humble Giants. Inspired by the likes of a Tribe Called Quest, Slum Village, Pac Div and The Beat Junkies, they illuminate a sound that can be described as no less than soulfully futuristic boom bap. Beni J, known as the crew's candid performer and versatile party hype man - also moonlights as his city's most influential hiphop community builder. Halfcut, on the other hand is the story-telling rapper's rapper - becoming his city’s people’s champ on the mic through mixtapes (such as: “From Dungeons to Rooftops”) that have been regarded as some of the best rap music to come out of Calgary. Additionally, DJ C-SIK has been making noise in the Canadian DJ scene, sporting 3 city DMC championships and most recently, the 2014 Canadian Red Bull Thre3style DJ title. Individually each member stands on his own, b...

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Details

Access
Music Badge, Platinum Badge, Music Festival Wristband, Artist Wristband
Event Type
Showcase
From
Calgary, AB, CANADA
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