FIC
FIC
BIO:
FIC, aka Fiction, was born in Decatur, GA on October 30th 1982. Born Ronald Jones, FIC has the swagger of someone that has been here before, “I’m a soulful dude that has something to say and a story to tell.” Raised by a single mother in Minneapolis, MN, Fiction began rhyming at the age of 14. His cousin introduced him to rapping and constantly challenged him to write and rhyme. At 17 years Fiction joined a group called Uppadeck composed of Fiction, his cousin Cyance, and underground MC Buss One. From there he linked up with Shebro Records out of Detroit, Michigan. FIC graduated from Washburn High School in south Minneapolis in 2001, a school rich in history and diversity. After working with Shebro for a year the group parted ways.
In 2002 he began working with Pharohs Entertainment., a group of young musicians, promoters, producers, engineers, and rappers. It was with The Pharohs that Fiction really began to flourish as a solo MC. “I’m here to prove what hard work and dedication can get you. It doesn’t matter what you do, just push to be the best at it.” Fiction was a behind-the-sounds collaborater with Pharohs Entertainment until releasing his first solo project in 2004 ,“Arm & Hammer.” “FIC’s best attribute is his ability to see nuance’s in other rappers, and apply them to himself,” explains fellow rapper Corey “2C” Fernandez of Pharohs Ent.
FIC’s biggest influences musically have come from the likes of Nas, Jay-Z, Mos Def, Kanye West, Michael Jackson, Wycleff, Lauren Hill, Bob Marley. FIC has worked with artist like Freeway & Memphis Bleek. The honesty in FIC’s music is unmistakable, “I use life’s ups and downs as my inspiration,” says FIC. “Sometimes music is the only escape you know, its kinda like therapy.”
PRESS:
City Pages – October 12, 2005: BIG HITS OF MID-AMERICA, vol. 412
“Eschewing mysticism and goofiness alike, [FIC’s] POV is strictly pragmatic…Producer Rocky-like Fiction is a veteran of the Pharohs Entertainment crew-shows off his penchant for building beats around loops nipped from less than obvious chunks of R&B songs, letting FIC’s red-eyed contentions float on a dreamily piano-driven bed of cotton ear candy.” – Rod Smith
Star Tribune – August 18, 2005: YO! 5 TO WATCH AT HIP-HOP FEST
“Fiction, a seasoned MC at 22 after several years with the Pharohs, the gritty rapper is making a name for himself with a couple of well-received mix tapes, including the new "Rocky vs. FIC: The Midwest True Story." – Chris Riemenschneider
BRIEF CONCERT HISTORY:
2002-2004
>Winter, 2002 – FIC opens for Mos Def at The Quest Club
>Spring, 2003 – FIC opens for The Outlawz at Tabu Night Club
>Fall, 2003 – FIC opens for Nelly on Nellyville Tour at The Orpheum
>Spring, 2004 – Performance at Escape Ultra Lounge with ATL
>July, 2004 – AND 1 Mixtape & The Source Unsigned Hype Rap Battle at the Target Center
2005 - Present
>Mon., January 9th - FIC opened for UTP at Escape Ultra Lounge
>Sun., July 31st - Rocky v. FIC CD release party at Escape Ultra Lounge
>Sat., Aug. 20th - Twin Cities Celebration of Hip-Hop with I Self Divine @ First Ave Night Club
>Sun., September 25th - Hurricane Katrina Benefit at The Quest, w/ The Clipse, Mr. Cheeks, Freeway
>Sun., October 30th - FIC Birthday & ROC-A-WEEN Costume Party with Freeway at The Quest Club
>Sat. November 5th – opened for Tech Nine at The Quest Club
LIVE BAND PERFORMANCES with Rock City & band 1492
Sun., Aug. 15th 2004 - Twin Cities Celebration of Hip-Hop w/ The Clipse @ the U of MN campus
Wed., December 29th 2004 - Black & White Party live at Loring Art Gallery
DISCOGRAPHY:
2003- Pharohs Ent: Area 51; 2004- Arm & Hammer Mixtape; 2005-ROCKY vs FIC: The MidWest True Story;
2006-FIC: Street Presence; 2006- FIC vs. ROCKY: Return 2 the City
For more info: www.myspace.com/MusicByFIC or Contact Mgt: Ace Rice (612)501-3641 and AceStreet@tmail.com
Myspace Backgrounds
Hey Man! I was home last week and picked up your CD at The Fifth Element...I likes it! By the way, my mom said you came by the house but you didn't go in and say hi to her. She is upset.
A.....love tracks hot 5....6...12....13...17....bangin love....I pushed tha 3 I had inna quick second!WE NEED GOOD BEATS IN ND TOOO!!! Lovin' it keep it UP! ~Shauna
What up fam love the new stuff you and Mark need to send me some cds so I can push it down here in Florida get at me!!! Stay Focused I'mma meet you at the top!!
Whats good fam?? Just wanted 2 say that joint u did with Emazin "Microphone" With the outkast sample is sick made yo!! The Forever in Control Vol 1 is str-8 out the oven.. Good 2 see you got them new tracks up.. Shoebox money is fire.. Remind me of some Kanye shit. Keep holdin down Mpls and most importantly SOUTH SIDE!! 1
