how many dudes you know flow like this? not many, if any ?..
scribe is the shining star of new zealand's much-celebrated young hip-hop scene. following his outstanding guest appearances on p-money's big things album he released his own full length debut the crusader on dirty records, through festival mushroom, in january 2004.
it swiftly broke all records, selling 15,000 in its first day of release, and to date has sold over 100,000 copies in new zealand and 90,000 copies in australia.
an icon of the christchurch musical community, scribe spent his youth honing his skills alongside local groups beats'n'pieces and polynesian theatre company pacific underground.
he made his name guesting on tracks by solaa and then p-money. with his live reputation and a catalogue of songs including new zealand radio hit's "remember?" "synchronize thoughts" and b-net award winner "sunshine" it's no surprise that local radio dj sir-vere has tagged him "a legend by the age of 22".
his rap style is witty, conversational, emotive, and inspiring. he oozes charisma and delivers enthralling live performances at every turn, captivating audiences from the bottom of the south island to the top of the north.
"he is a performer, a songwriter and a poet - an mc. he is honest and funny. his music has integrity & truth and the energy to get you out of your seat. guys wanna be him and girls wanna be with him, it's dope. scribe is the one" - p-money
last year he released his follow up, "rhyme book", which showed he had lost none of his flow. highlights included a guest spot from talib kweli and also a contribution from his cousin tyra hammond from the opensouls and the tornadoes.
get your pens out and get scribbling. scribe's here to stay.
