Abstract Artform is a songwriter/multi-instrumentalist/producer from Canada. Considered one of the most prolific and funkiest beatmakers in Canada, Abstract has brought Hip-Hop back to the origins. Often compared to the early greats and the true lyricists of our time Abstract is a firm believer in the elements and it comes through in his music. A solo beatmaker and MC, he's a one man crew, and in 2005 formed a project management firm/label coined Sound Management Productions. Since the record labels inception there has been three releases. The most recent is Abstract Artform's "Prairie Kid", which is available worldwide. Abstract Artform has shared the mic with several artists including Akil the MC from Jurassic 5 and Ceeknow from Digable Planets. Currently Abstract is doing shows to support the release and working on the new record. Kick back relax, roll a special cigarette and enjoy some Abstract Artform.
"...Distinctively Canadian Hip-Hop..."
"...National hit song writing material..."
- Greg Wells
PRODUCER (ONE REPUBLIC, LINDSAY LOHAN, CRASH TEST DUMMIES, DEFTONES)
"Abstract Artform is the real deal, true emcees that cannot be denied, reminiscent of Jurassic 5, The Roots, and even old school hip-hop like Fab 5 Freddy."
-Ross Shotland
RADIOINDY.COM
"You one of the coolest, smartest and sincerest artist I know. Much success." - Akil the MC
LA SKILL DISTRICT/JURASSIC 5
"You can call him Abstract Artform. You can call him Kid A. You can even call him Shea Malcolmson. But don't call him a poser. This debut proves the local MC and producer is definitely for real. His beats are stark yet distinctive, his eclectic tunes splice '70s samples with his own material, and his gruff, tongue-tripping flow bypasses thug fantasies for intelligent realism. We'd call that cool."
- Darryl Sterdan WINNIPEG SUN
REVIEW: 3 stars out of 5
"What happened to hip hop?" MC Abstract Artform, aka Shea Malcolmson, asks on Here We Are. Good question. Luckily, this Prairie kid is eschewing the commercial hip hop cluttering our radio airwaves and, like Winnipeg expat Grand Analog and Edmonton's Cadence Weapon, takes a decidedly old-school approach to hip hop. Heavily funk inflected, Prairie Kid dares you not to dance - but it's Malcolmson's deep, Buck 65-esque vocals that make this record shine. Check out Boom and They Call Me featuring the renowned DJ Brace.
- Jen Zoratti
UPTOWN MAGAZINE
REVIEW: B+
next few days or whatever man ima get u the beats, i still havent got myself a good enough mic to do anything here in terms of recording mics but ill throw the tracks sequenced out on cd, yo im feelin that muneshine track still...did u produce that or mix vocals down or was that shine? thats really dope. lemme know what u thinkof the aesop rock mix...its kind of a quick mix tho
haha... BOM???? you mean BMP??? yea bro, soon as i see you, i'll link you a copy brother we'll come up with a game plan i wanna promote this hard while i work on my debut album then.... we got the K for Knewrawtick series that's already started... so moves are bein made doggie gimmie a shout first chance you get
man, i'm totally doin the dew i hope ur gonna be here for the holidays the release party is the weekend after christmas other than that, rock the final cut shit get more paid gigs tell all the people the labels aren't dictating anymore get at me soon time bro let's finish the project hows things out there??? any cooler???????
wa dup sun hows the king of the praries??? rockin the supernova still i'll see you at the nationals can't wait to release the BMP on the SMP for the whole world to see ur the fuckin man cuz rock on 1111
whats good bro, stopping by to bless a comment. Hands Up my fave joint but sheyat I didn't know ya worked with homie Muneshine. I'm diggin the track as well. Shit keep it up homie, I gotta get my ass to winnipeg
Hey, dude! My album "Headphone Picks For Sidewalk Tricks" is now available, for free! :] Finally decided that I couldn't afford to print this one, so I'm just throwing it out there. If you'd like to download it, go to www.chainsawbaby.com !
ABSTRACT ARTFORM WON THE WILDCARD VOTING ROUND!!!
THANKS FOLKS!!!!
