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Anxious New Album "Anxious On The Rise" Out NOW. For more of Anxious go to anxiousbaby.com!!!

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Hometown	Aurora, CO
Genres	Hip_Hop, Alternative Hip_Hop
Band Members	Anxious- Talent; Joe Rienhard- Executive Producer ; ... » more
Achievements	» more
Upcoming Shows	None

Contact Information:	Manager Adam Van Vranken Right2RecordMusic@gmail.com 720-937-6820
# Years Experience Performing Live:	10
# Live Perfomances Past Six-months:	18
Market Draw:	Denver, CO: 76-100; Boulder: 76-100; Ft. Collins: 51-75
Venue History:	Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom - Denver, CO Aggie Theater - Fort Collens, CO Summit Music Hall - Denver, CO City Hall - Denver, CO Sutra - Denver, CO Casslemans - Denver, CO Toad Tavern - Littleton, CO Herman's Hideaway - Denver, CO Quixote's - Denver, CO
Opener Experience:	Sweatshop Union; Mobb Deep; Talib Kweli; Zion I; The Grouch
Similar Artists:	Jonny 5; Lunalilo Di Vinci
Performing Rights Society:	BMI
Discography:	Spittin Fire w/ Anxious EP—2010; Misguided Thought 2 LP—2008; Lost for Words LP—2004; Misguided Thought 1 LP—2003; Place Your Bets LP—2002; Still Life LP—2001; Safe and Sound LP—2000; 3 Card Monty LP—1999

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About the Artist

Anxious Baby…! Colorado MC since 1999 Anxious, the Denver native, is well known
for his rugged and raw voice and intense lyrics. Anxious is also a notorious battle rapper
renown for his berserk punch lines and fl awless delivery at unsuspecting rappers....

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Urban Finals Grand Prize Winner September 2014

Reached 6th in Best of Urban chart in 2016. In the top 20 for 1 week.

Reached 4th in Best of Urban chart in 2015. In the top 20 for 33 weeks.

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Fabulous Journey of a Beautiful Soul by Fabulous Journey of a Beautiful Soul
When It All Comes Down" - Beautiful example of 21st Century rap which could very well be a future Top 10 hit that will set the standard for others. I love this track so much, that I keep coming back to it again and again. This is an introspective declaration of never-ending drive and bravado, which again are necessary qualities to be a successful artist in any genre. The female vocals are powerfully exquisite, and complement the gruff richness of his spoken word. "Can you see what I found in you?

Meet Anxious, an MC who's anything but by Meet Anxious, an MC who's anything but
Ryan Hyde doesn't come off as nervous, worried or scared. In contrast to his chosen stage name, Anxious, the MC actually seems pretty confident. So much so, in fact, that he says he will battle anybody, anytime -- and win. So far, he has the record to prove it. He's won every battle he has entered and made it past the local judges in the tryouts for NBC's America's Got Talent (he's still waiting to hear if he gets an audience with the bigwigs). What started off as a love for drawing a crowd while playing sports turned into a solo show pulling rabbits out of hats. When he was twelve, Hyde took up magic, turning up at parties and events and performing for whoever was willing to watch him. Hyde moved on to music in high school, playing in a punk band. When that band broke up, he turned his attention toward hip-hop. A natural performer, he began drawing small crowds outside of East High School with his creative rhymes and off-the-top punchlines, and he's been perfecting his craft ever since. When he's not working as a paralegal, he's spitting rhymes and trying to make a name for himself in the scene. We spoke with the MC recently in an effort to find out a little more about this promising up-and-comer known as Anxious. Westword: So why the name Anxious, anyway? Anxious (Ryan Hyde): It's just the way I am. Anxious is like the feeling you get before the best things in life. I am anxious and excited to do music. Music creates a feeling, and I want to create the same feeling. How would you describe your style? My style is different from everybody else's. I rap about Michael Jordan and green chile burritos, but by the time I'm done, everybody's going to want to listen to it. I can speed it up, sing a little with autotune, and it's diverse. Who are your influences? Rise Against and the Flobots, because they have shown me that I can follow this dream all the way 'til it comes true, from a garage show to Red Rocks. Which would you rather do: battle or rock a show? A show, for sure. Sometimes you have to prove yourself in a battle, and that's cool, but shows are more popular. You're on stage, and an entire room full of people is watching you. When I'm stage and I get to share my songs that I put my heart and soul into, there's nothing like it. Doing shows is like a reflection of myself. When I'm on stage, my personality will shine all day. What's your earliest memory of hip-hop? You remember that song "Crossroads"? Yeah, I loved that song. Dangerous Minds had that song by Coolio, too. I remember walking by some lady and her kid on a stoop, and she was playing 2Pac from a stereo. She was just chillin' with her baby and seemed so relaxed listening to his words.

Steal This Track: Anxious (feat. Jonny 5 of Flobot by Eryc Eyl
Ryan Hyde might call himself Anxious, but his just-released full-length, “Almost Famous,” is anything but timid. With hard-hitting beats, a rapid, intelligent flow and seemingly boundless energy, the album’s 19 tracks showcase an MC at the top of his game.But don’t come to this party expecting any big surprises. There are no political agendas or experimental beats on “Almost Famous.” Anxious didn’t come to change the world — or even to change hip-hop. He just brought a sack of great grooves and his natural talent of spitting more words per minute than a court reporter. Nowhere is this more apparent than on “Anxious & Jonny 5,” with special guest Jonny 5 from Flobots. Steal this track right now and you’ll be bobbing your head in no time. Then catch Anxious with the Pirate Signal July 9 at Summit Music Hall. Tickets are just $10.

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