Nickelz
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Nickelz, born Khavaughn Shannon, is a hip-hop artist based in Philadelphia. Aside from being a solo artist, Nickelz was a member of the hip-hop group the Paper Chasas
as well as being the lead vocalist in the Nickel Network (Nickelz, DJ Kinetic and J Freeze).
(Nickelz, Hollowman, Face, Skiez, Lavish). Shortly after graduating from Manor College Nickelz began to pursue that passion professionally.
While in the Paper Chasas in 2002, Nickelz and his co-members released mixtapes, and Hollowman of the Paper Chasas battled Ness of Da Band
on MTV. The buzz surrounding the battle put the group in the forefront in Philadelphia hip hop.
In 2006 Nickelz released his first solo mixtape Checkz n Balancez on Compass120 Music. He then released a series of mixtapes: The Network, Best Of..., The Most Official. All helped make a name for Nickelz as a solo artist and to be considered as one of the best MCs in Philadelphia.
On May 5, 2008 his debut album, The Mint
was released, and received reviews by Okayplayer
. and 215hiphop.com. The Mint was executive produced by Documentalz, who has worked with Bilal, M.O.P., Ghostface. The Mint featured Philadelphia MCs Hedonis da Amazon and former Paper Chasas member Hollowman. There was an album release party that featured this artists covered by Philadelphia Daily News reporter Damon Williams. His second full length album "Self Reliance" is expected in 2012.
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Paper Chasas
Philadelphia based hiphop group. Paper Chasas consists of Hollowman, Nickelz, Face, Lavish and Skiez.-E-Ness vs. Hollowman:An unscheduled battle with a hometown street legend named E-Ness, propelled Hollowman to the rap forefront and limelight in Philly...
as well as being the lead vocalist in the Nickel Network (Nickelz, DJ Kinetic and J Freeze).
Career
Nickelz began his rap career in the halls of Cardinal Dougherty High School in Philadelphia. Were he meet DJ Kinetic and J Freeze. Nickelz began to get noticed around North Philadelphia as an up-and-coming MC. He then teamed up with The Paper ChasasPaper Chasas
Philadelphia based hiphop group. Paper Chasas consists of Hollowman, Nickelz, Face, Lavish and Skiez.-E-Ness vs. Hollowman:An unscheduled battle with a hometown street legend named E-Ness, propelled Hollowman to the rap forefront and limelight in Philly...
(Nickelz, Hollowman, Face, Skiez, Lavish). Shortly after graduating from Manor College Nickelz began to pursue that passion professionally.
While in the Paper Chasas in 2002, Nickelz and his co-members released mixtapes, and Hollowman of the Paper Chasas battled Ness of Da Band
Da Band
-Career:During the preliminary period 40,000 participants tried out for a spot in the group but Diddy narrowed it down to six artists. For several weeks the group was subjected to vigorous and sometime demeaning tasks, including walking from midtown Manhattan to Brooklyn to purchase a Junior's...
on MTV. The buzz surrounding the battle put the group in the forefront in Philadelphia hip hop.
In 2006 Nickelz released his first solo mixtape Checkz n Balancez on Compass120 Music. He then released a series of mixtapes: The Network, Best Of..., The Most Official. All helped make a name for Nickelz as a solo artist and to be considered as one of the best MCs in Philadelphia.
On May 5, 2008 his debut album, The Mint
The Mint (album)
-Track listing:...
was released, and received reviews by Okayplayer
Okayplayer
Okayplayer.com is an online hip-hop and alternative music website and community, described by Rolling Stone as a "tastemaker" and "an antidote to dull promotional Web sites used by most artists". The group was co-founded by The Roots' drummer Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson as a loose musical...
. and 215hiphop.com. The Mint was executive produced by Documentalz, who has worked with Bilal, M.O.P., Ghostface. The Mint featured Philadelphia MCs Hedonis da Amazon and former Paper Chasas member Hollowman. There was an album release party that featured this artists covered by Philadelphia Daily News reporter Damon Williams. His second full length album "Self Reliance" is expected in 2012.
Albums
- The MintThe Mint (album)-Track listing:...
(2008, Nickel Network/Compass120) - Self Reliance (No Date Set - 2012)
Mixtapes
- Checks n Balancez (2006, Nickel Network)
- The Network (2007, Nickel Network)
- The Most Official (2007, Nickel Network)
- Livin' Proof (2008, Nickel Network) WEB RELEASE ONLY
- The Ghetto Pages (2009, Nickel Network)
- Double Shots (2011, Nickel Network/Compass120 Music)
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