20 years after reciting his first rap, the Sacramento, CA-based emcee still extracts inspiration from all that life has to offer. The good, the bad, and the ugly of the world have helped to sculpt one of the sharpest minds in music today.
Crazy Ballhead’s lyrics are an entertaining mix of self-introspection, and a reflection of American society past and present. Some describe his style as Conscious; some call it Real, while others have described it as Edutainment. Despite the description, mo...
20 years after reciting his first rap, the Sacramento, CA-based emcee still extracts inspiration from all that life has to offer. The good, the bad, and the ugly of the world have helped to sculpt one of the sharpest minds in music today.
Crazy Ballhead’s lyrics are an entertaining mix of self-introspection, and a reflection of American society past and present. Some describe his style as Conscious; some call it Real, while others have described it as Edutainment. Despite the description, most have found Crazy Ballhead’s poetic lyricism to be Thought-Provoking. With songs like “Hello Mis”, “Snakes”, and the underground classic “So Cold”, Crazy Ballhead has managed to touch the souls of many.
Truly independent, Ballhead has worn the hats of Writer, Composer, Marketer, Promoter, and Label CEO for each of his releases. Crazy Ballhead’s 5th full length CD ‘The Children of Hope’, released in 2008, spotlights Ballhead’s growth as a writer and composer. The title track is a narrated short story which chronicles the bloodlines of music like never before. The body of the album is full of creative concepts designed to inspire visualization through sound.
Outside of the studio, Crazy Ballhead is regarded as one of the hottest live performers out of Northern California. His live performances have captivated many crowds from Los Angeles’s Florentine Gardens to Philadelphia’s 5 Spot, from San Francisco’s Elbo Room back to Sacramento’s Old Ironsides, and so many venues in between.
Crazy Ballhead’s live show features CB’s passionately delivered flows and live energy over the skilled instrumentation of one of Northern California’s funkiest bands. Ballhead’s band line-up usually includes Drum, Bass, Guitar, and occasionally keys, brass, and/or percussion. The result is mesmerizing, and a Hip-Hop show you will not soon forget.
Crazy Ballhead continues to work night and day towards the goals he established as a child 20 years ago. Each small step is part of a grand journey. A musical journey that started as one and now includes thousands.
MILESTONES:
2008 Sacramento Music Hall of Fame Inductee
3x Sacramento News & Review SAMMIES Award Winner:
Best Rap/Hip-Hop Artist
2005, 2006, 2007
2004 Underground Music Award (UK) Nominee:
Best Collaboration (Underground Cartel)
Has Shared the Stage With:
The Coup, Berlin, The Itals, Blackalicious,
Mix Master Mike, Pharoah Sanders,
Mack 10, Mystic Journeymen and many more...
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