GAMER CON 2018 - MUSICAL GUESTS
Get ready for the BIGGEST New Jersey Gamer Con music line-up ever!
Come see history live in the making with the Big Bad Bosses (B3) performing on stage for the first time ever, ONLY at the VIP Party Pass Concert Saturday night! This year we’re featuring the incredibly talented musicianship of MC Lars, Mega Ran, Dj Cutman, Kenzie Black, SkyBlew, DJ Remei, Cutesylvania, Awesomus Prime, scott erickson, Otakus with attitude, DJ Ozno, Heroes 4 Hire and dj twizz!
Why are we SO excited to have Big Bad Bosses at our VIP Concert Saturday night?? Well, since they debuted their album, Power Overwhelming, their fans have been dreaming of (and begging for) a live performance. NJ Gamer Con and B3 have teamed up to make this dream a reality! But you can only see them by purchasing a Party Pass, which is almost sold out! Get yours – and all of the amazing perks that come with it – today before they’re all gone!
MC LARS
MC Lars is the creator of post punk laptop rap and lit hop, which he has extended and powered into a fusion of rap, punk, rock, ska, pop, and other genres. He is post-modern — combining his music with powerful and present lyrics, and packing concert venues with raps about everything from the iGeneration to Guitar Hero to Edgar Allen Poe to Game of Thrones, the Simpsons and Cyberbullying. He speaks to and for people of all ages, lifestyles, and perspectives, and is a story-teller, covering love, life, loss, confusion, and hope. He does so with energy and wit, joined with a strong sense of humor and perspective. He is an engaging, exciting and compelling performer, and was selected by 12 Street Press as one of the top 7 nerd rock artists to see live. He tours in the US, the UK and the rest of Europe, Australia, and Japan. His latest tour, the fall 2017 MC Lars Awesome Adventure Friendship Tour, opens in Denver in September, and continues through 20 shows in the US, England, and Scotland. In addition to touring, he has performed at Carnegie Hall in New York, at South by Southwest, ComicCon, Slam Dunk Festival, Truck Festival, Orlando Nerd Fest, and as part of Vans Warped Tour. He has performed on stage with numerous artists, including Bowling for Soup, MC Frontalot, mc chris, Wheatus, Say Anything, Gym Class Heroes, Brand New, Simple Plan, T-Pain, Snoop Dogg, Nas, and Koo Koo Kangaroo. He is a DIY Indie artist and a number of his albums have been funded by his fans through Kickstarter, at record-breaking levels. His work (albums, EPs, and music videos) includes collabs with a wide range of musicians – among them, “Weird Al” Yankovic, KRS-One, Sage Francis, Watsky, Mega Ran, Jaret Reddick of Bowling for Soup, Wheatus, the Matches, Ash Wednesday, Kool Keith, Spose, MC Chris, MC Frontalot, YT Cracker, E 40, Schäffer the Dark Lord, Beefy, and K.Flay. He is an active and successful player in the music industry’s new media digital world; and has a strong presence with his fans through Patreon, Bandcamp, iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, and his own label, Horris Records. He is wired and connected, worldwide, through his active social media presence, his website, and his online store at Hello Merch. His “MC Lars: The Video Game,” accessible through Steam, showcases his songs in an engaging and fun-to-play beat-driven story about the compelling triumph of indie music. Lars teaches and lectures, too, and his songs are used by fellow teachers in classrooms throughout the US. He has presented on TEDx and at numerous colleges and high schools. He has worked on a public-service basis with the American Heart Association, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, the Nantucket Historical Association, the Edgar Allen Poe House and Museum, the New York City public school system, and the Los Angeles public school system through the USC Annenberg School for Communication. He is one of the artists featured in the Cambridge University Press “Companion to Hip-Hop,” and has close relationships with faculty members at Stanford and USC.
Mega Ran
Mega Ran, aka Raheem Jarbo of Philadelphia is arguably the world’s most well known video-game influenced performance artist. Since signing an unprecidented licensing deal with international developer Capcom, the former teacher’s high-energy shows and fun, nerdy persona have led to world tours, festival and video game tournament performances, and a legion of smart art fans he calls “Team Mega.”
Mega Ran’s newest release “RNDM” debuted at #2 on the Billboard Heatseekers Chart, and ended the year 11th on CMJ’s Year End Hip Hop Chart, above Dr. Dre’s Compton, and several other notable releases.
Ran continues to bend genre definitions and reality with each release, and the sky is the limit. Mega Ran may have traded in the chalk for the microphone, but every song, every lyric, and every appearance is a lesson. School is in.
SkyBlew
SkyBlew’s music is very positive and inspirational but it still gets the fans attention with infectious beats and lyrics. This kid sounds like NOTHING out right now! Speaking from his life experiences such as: foster care, homelessness, etc, he uses his message in hopes to make a difference. He chose to rise above the dire circumstances and share his story. SkyBlew uniquely incorporates anime, cartoon and video game references/themes into his repertoire, to create hip hop like you’ve never heard before! His music has been used by FUNimation and more! We guarantee, he will captivate the crowd with an AMAZING performance you’re sure to never forget! Come ready to enjoy yourselves and have a great time!
Mario “SkyBlew” Farrow grew up in Alabama. Most of his neighborhoods were polluted with drugs, gangs, and violence. Surrounded by negativity and transitioning into various foster homes, he could have easily chosen the wrong path. Rather than succumbing to his environment and dire circumstances, Mario chose to rise above them and use music to soothe his soul and escape. He would freestyle and rhyme to himself, eventually penning his lyrics under the name, “Young Millionaire,” in 2004. In 2008 Mario relocated and acclimated to Chapel Hill, NC. During this transitional period, he delved deeply into his craft, linking up with local emcees and producers like ACee, Shoton, and KdotMills. Taking his lyricism to the next level, Mario decided to change his handle to “SkyBlew.” His music is proving to be unique with an uplifting, powerful, and positive message in Hip-Hop. SkyBlew uses his sincere, substantive lyrics & soulful sound to breathe life into a genre saturated with lies, darkness and gimmicks. Most say, SkyBlew is a breath of fresh air! He pushes the boundaries with his music and brings a new/unique flavor to the music world. In addition to his solo career, SkyBlew is also half of the dynamic duo known as Blaze the Sky, with fellow emcee, Azon Blaze.
SkyBlew, doesn’t want to put himself in a box, so he strays away from putting certain labels on his style. He simply titles it – Painting The Sky,Blew!!! The young artist, also creatively incorporates video game, cartoon and anime references/themes into his repertoire in a very unique way. It’s all about having fun, spreading LOVE, being yourself & enjoying life! Staying true to himself and following his Dreams, has even led to his music being used by the GIANT anime company, FUNimation!!! SkyBlew, accompanied by his live Jazz Hop band – The Digi Destined, made headlines after their memorable performance at the MAJOR, Hopscotch Music Festival 2015, opening for Pusha T! He has performed at countless anime and video game conventions including: Anime Weekend Atlanta, The Carolina Gaming Summit, Hoshicon, The Triad Anime Con, T-Mode & more! He’s been on multiple tours, including a few with his musical mentor, Mega Ran!! SkyBlew’s distinctive sound is attributed to the diversity of his idols. His musical influences include: Common, A Tribe Called Quest, Lupe Fiasco, Nujabes, 2Pac, De La Soul, Scapegoat Wax, Blue Scholars, Amy Winehouse and a host of other artists from all genres. His studies have taken him full circle in the history of Hip-Hop.
Kenzie Black
Kenzie Black is an American multi-genre music producer, international open-format DJ, & Yami Kawaii fashion enthusiast. Inspired by Yami Kawaii, she mixes dark & cute bass music beats with video game & anime remixes. Her songs, videos, and tracks always have the message “We Rise Together” in support of animal welfare activism, and other social movements she cares about, and this implies that people from any culture can come together as a community, and encourage each other in darkness and in light, towards a meaningful cause we believe in collectively. .｡:+*(♡_♡)
Awesomus Prime
Awesomus Prime is the rising star convention DJ who doesn’t shy away from entertaining the nerdy masses. With a set dedicated to showcasing remixes from your favorite video games, anime, and cartoons he spices things up with just a dash of chiptune for his geek infused performance. Awesomus has been DJing around the con circuit in the Tri-State area for only a few years but is quickly becoming a fan favorite and it’s easy to see why. He brings a highly energetic spirit to every set as he runs around dancing with fans, breaking it down and has been known to headbang the night away. When he’s not DJing your socks off, Awesomus also hosts Nerdy Trivia nights and runs a podcast touching on topics from all over the fandom zone. This Mech Warrior DJ is one performance you don’t want to miss.
Cutesylvania
Cutesylvania is a one-woman musical act, creating subversive lyrics paired with whimsical pixelated melodies. Releasing albums as levels of a map to a mysterious video game island, she brings fun wordplay and a colorful element, inviting every listener to be a part of her musical adventure. She’s the world’s most attractive, funny, intelligent, kind, humble, not to mention attractive chiptune hip-hop musician. She’s amazeballs.
Scott Erickson
Scott Erickson, a musician based out of Danville, Pennsylvania, has been performing professionally since the age of 21. Since then, Scott has built up a reputation as one Northeast/Central Pennsylvania’s premiere Performers. As a solo artist, he has opened for The Bacon Brothers (actor Kevin Bacon and his brother Michael), classic rock icons, Blue Oyster Cult, and comedians “Big” Jay Oakerson, Tom Rhodes, and the legendary Gilbert Gottfried. He has also performed with former Paul McCartney sideman Robbie McIntosh, and Hamish Stuart (who has also worked Ringo Starr), Country Music superstar Keith Urban, and most recently jammed with legendary rock & roll band, The Smithereens.
During this time, he’s also been a member of several bands: The Rumble Cats, and Circle Sky (which played in Philadelphia, New York, and Chicago, from the summer of 1994 until the winter of 1996). In the fall of 1998, the band reunited under the name The Impossibles and opened for Gary Lewis & The Playboys and Freddy “Boom Boom” Cannon. He was one of the founding members (as bassist and occasional lead vocalist) of one of the Lehigh Valley area of Pennsylvania’s favorite bands, The Aardvarks from their earliest incarnations in late 2002, until January of 2004. He was featured vocally, as well as on lead, rhythm, acoustic, electric & bass guitars in perennial Lehigh Valley favorites, Redz Vision, as well as a member of The Infamous Hogleg Boys.
Scott is a veteran performer who really knows how to keep an audience entertained. A “Power Solo”, Scott performs primarily with just his voice and acoustic guitars, but also includes pre-programmed music for some songs. This allows him to have the sound and feel of a full band, but without the volume (and ego) problems that comes with being in one. “By adding the ‘electric element’ into the show,” Scott says, “I feel that I’ve become an infinitely more versatile performer, with new and more interesting ways to keep my audiences entertained. After all, they are why I keep doing this.”
After the better part of 20 years of performing, it shows that Scott still loves what he does. Now, he’s ready to take his show on the road and play for as many new audiences, in as many new areas around the country as possible. He freely & proudly admits, ’’Without my audience, I am nothing at all. I sincerely thank them, and I am eternally in their debt.’’.
Leave your preconceived notions about solo performers behind, and go see Scott for yourself. Once you do, you’ll have no doubt why he says:
“…A splendid time is guaranteed for all!”
DJ Ozno
An Architect of HOUSE, TRANCE, DANCE, DUBSTEP, J-POP, K-POP, EDM, HIP HOP, R & B, OLD SKOOL, and more… As well as specializing in Blends and Mixes.More than just a “person who spins” and “plays music”, DJ OZNO guarantees to develop and enhance the mood, vibe, and atmosphere for regional, national, and international events, expos, festivals, and conventions.
DJ OZNO has developed the concept of integrating his “Steampunk cosplay character” into the “art of DJ’ing” which magnifies the audio / visual aspect of the performance no matter what the occasion or theme of the event.
Otakus with Attitude
Urbanization of Otaku Culture through social interaction, community building, events and apparel
DJ Reimei
DJ Reimei is a musical jack of all trades hailing from the Triangle area of North Carolina. A lifelong gamer, the music he crafts carries inspiration from soul, pop, hip-hop and the catchy melodies that make you remember your favorite games to make music that resonates with people of all genres, you can see him producing and singing alongside SkyBlew, on their self-produced collab album “The Universal Journey”, and also as the lead singer of the band War In The Pocket on their album “Area of Effect”! With a solo album coming soon, Reimei aims to show the world why they need to pay attention!
Heroes 4 Hire
Heroes 4 hire is a American hip hop music duo from Philadelphia Pennsylvania. The group consists of trays-Digga and Ray Riley respectively. The Duo Specializing in Nerdcore hip hop are a hidden gem of the east coast. Often a surprise to most crowds on 1st encounter, but a favorite of longtime fans of the tri state music scene. They are best know for their animated and hardcore deliver in live performances. Heroes 4 hire is one of the most enlightening additions to this era of music
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DJ Twizz
Dj Twizz looking to pump everyone up and set the vibe in motion a lover of house, dubstep, hardstyle, drum n bass and everything else from A to Z looking forward to jamming out with everyone. This is DJ Twizz’s first time at New Jersey Gamer Con and the crowd could not be more prepared for what Twizz is going to rip for you!