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The Mayworks Kjipuktuk/Halifax Festival of Working People & the Arts Presents
WIKI
The New York rapper performs with Lord Unknown
The Marquee Ballroom (2037 Gottingen Street) in Halifax, Friday May 2nd, 2025
w/ DJ Uncle Fester • Tachichi • BASYL • Hatfield
General Admission • $35 ADV • $40 DOOR • Doors at 9PM • 19+
Wiki
Wiki (Patrick Morales) is a critically acclaimed, independent rapper from New York City. He has released many celebrated projects, including albums produced by Tony Seltzer (14K Figaro in 2023), The Alchemist (Faith is a Rock with MIKE in 2023), Subjxct5 (Cold Cuts in 2022), Navy Blue (Half God in 2021) and NAH (Telephonebooth in 2021), as well as tracks with Ghostface Killah, Earl Sweatshirt, Princess Nokia, Skepta, and Madlib. Wiki is a staple of the New York underground, where he rose to prominence as the frontman of Ratking. The trio's groundbreaking 2014 LP So It Goes remains a landmark in experimental hip hop. One of this generation's best lyricists and storytellers, Wiki brings his talents to Atlantic Canada for the first time when he performs with Lord Unknown at the Marquee Ballroom in Halifax on May 2nd, 2025.
Lord Unknown
Hailing from Brooklyn, NY, producer Lord Unknown has built a reputation for his eclectic and innovative sound. His impressive catalog boasts collaborations with prominent artists such as Rich the Kid, Jay Critch, Wiki, and DJ Lucas, papo2oo4 x Subjxct 5, Starker x Yl, and Lunchbox among many others. In 2018, Lord Unknown launched his acclaimed "Lord Knows" series, which has since grown to include four instalments. This collection showcases his versatility, featuring remixes, beats, and unreleased tracks that blend different eras and styles into something fresh and exciting. Lord Unknown's approach to collaboration is characterized by a deep sense of creative synergy, as he pushes boundaries with fellow rappers and producers. His unique sound has captivated audiences and established him as a hidden force in the music scene.
DJ Uncle Fester
A veteran and OG of the Canadian hip hop scene, DJ Uncle Fester is always creating. A founding member of the Backburner Crew, Fes has worked on many award winning albums and with artists from all across North America. Recording, engineering, producing, beat making, touring and DJing for various MCs in Canada (Ghostface and Raekwon), as well as various bands, are all ways in which Fes has spread his sound across the map. From working with Ali Shaheed Muhammad (ATCQ) on the award winning Extremities (w Fresh Kils) project, which blended live band recordings and musicians with a traditional hip hop approach, all the way to arranging and mixing tracks on Chan Hays album "Here" featuring Conway, Roc Marciano, Benny The Butcher, El Camino, Pharoah Monch, etc. With underground heavyweights AP The Overlord, John Creasy, Roshin, Justo the MC and more, Fes continues to push his craft forward. With all this work already put in and no signs of slowing down, look for many projects to come.
Tachichi
Tachichi is a Halifax hiphop legend whose resume is as superb and as big as his talent, with his fingers in everything from writing to production to video directing. Tachichi has released around 15 albums to date and played hundreds of live shows across Canada and the U.S. While much of his previous catalogue over the last 20 years has been alongside Canadian producer and DJ Moves, Tachichi has multiple solo LPs and has released music with just about every influential and celebrated hip hop artist from the land of the maple leaf, including Buck 65, Classified, Quake Matthews, Ghettosocks, Skratch Bastid, Snak the Rapper, and countless others. He is a ferocious emcee who puts the art and bars above all else with a flow like lava.
BASYL
For BASYL, music is more than just a career; it serves as a profound avenue for self-expression. Hailing from the heart of the Middle East, BASYL, a Palestinian rapper, crafts a unique style that blends the melodic vibes of R&B with meticulously crafted lyrics and an infectious, rhythmic flow. BASYL delves into themes such as freedom of speech, oppression, personal growth, and love through his music.
Hatfield
Hatfield, formerly known as “Khaki Ka$h” and “Just Q” is a Canadian rapper/singer-songwriter from Weymouth, Nova Scotia. Influenced by artists like Earl Sweatshirt, LUCKI, Sufjan Stevens, Ruby Waters, Aldean Alliston, Nirvana and so many more, Hatfield started rapping and playing instruments in his prepubescents, honing his skills for decades and dedicating himself to his craft. From early golden era boom bap hip hop records, to modern day auto tuned vibes and everything in between. Hatfield’s versatility knows no bounds, a true artist led by his passion and determination to express himself at all costs.
Poster art by Andrew Ross.
Sponsored by the Canada Council for the Arts, Arts Nova Scotia, the Halifax Regional Municipality, Halifax-Dartmouth & District Labour Council, Nova Scotia Federation of Labour, NSGEU, Higgins Insurance, and The Coast.
Date & Time
Fri., May 2, 2025 9:00 p.m. - 11:59 p.m.
Venue Details
The Marquee Ballroom
2037 Gottingen StreetHalifax, Nova Scotia B3K 3B1
