Pure Powers is an independent hip-hop artist originating out of West Sonoma County, CA. Much of his youth was spent on the island of Maui, HI, in the Southside town of Kihei. After a decade of performing throughout Hawaii and Northern California with his debut full length LP, “My Album”, and sophomore LP released on RG Recordings, “One Dream,” Pure is constantly pushing himself creatively. He is currently working on a number of projects including his 3rd LP, “Year Of The Peacock.”

Pure puts it all on the line for his high energy live performances. His drive and talent have placed him on tours and stages sharing the spotlight with artists such as, Zion-I,The Pharcyde, Ghostface killah,Scarub, Grouch, Luckyiam3.0, Eligh, amp-live, Shlump, Ill Gates, Gift of Gab,Blackalicious, Del The Funky Homosapien, Aceyalone, A-plus, Casual,opio, casual, chali2na, The Alcoholics, Cali Agents, Rappin’ 4tay, Sole & Jel, Locksmith, Mobb Deep, Rittz, MayDay!, Q-Bert, Andre Nickatina, Louis Logic, Psalm1 & many more. Pure has also played tastemaker festivals such as the Warped Tour, Santa Cruz Music Festival, X-Fest, Northern Nights, Emissions, SC Hip Hop Festival, Serenity gathering and Burning Man.

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