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Wiz Gamb
At-a-Glance |
Hometown |
philadelphia, PA |
Genres |
Hip_Hop, Alternative Hip_Hop |
Band Members |
Wiz Gamb
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Upcoming Shows |
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Manager: michael earland doestaxrecords1@hotmail.com 267-298-9366
One-Sheet |
# Years Experience Performing Live: |
10 |
# Live Perfomances Past Six-months: |
5 |
Market Draw: |
hip hop: 101-150 |
Venue History: |
Philadelphia, PA - Philadelphia, PA; Promotional East Coast Tour in 10 cities with Lupe Fiasco - philadelphia, pa; Promotional Tour with Ludacris, Ja Rule, Camron, Wutang, Youngbloodz and B2K - philadelphia, pa; Unity Day, Sneaker Villa Center Stage - philadelphia, pa; Annual Palmieri Jeans Red Carpet Fashion Show at Simeone Auto Museum - philadelphia, pa; Weekly appearance on WKDU 91.7 FM Batcave Radio station and WUSL 98.9 FM athe Come Up Show.a - philadelphia, pa |
Opener Experience: |
Gillie Da Kid, Meek Millz, Lil Kim, Fab, Mike Knox; fabolous, Gillie Da Kid, Meek Mill, Lil Kim, |
Similar Artists: |
Wale |
Performing Rights Society: |
ASCAP |
Discography: |
the testomony LP—2011 |
About the Artist
A native of North Philadelphia, Dwayne Murchison, learned the value of music at a young age. Growing up in a tight knit family surrounded by six brothers and three sisters, Dwayne, also known as Wiz Gamb, became deeply rooted in church hymns and singing sessions. Crediting his parents, Wiz says, Music has always played apart in his life. His father plays the saxophone, piano and drums and his mother has the most serenading voice that anyone could ever ask for. This laid the foundation for the aspiring writer/ producer/ artist. Graduating from Gratz High School, Dwayne left a great impression that would soon affect all. His flawless flow of moves and captivating voice soon mesmerized not only friends, but soon stretched to the masses and various cities. Starting in his hometown of brotherly love, Philadelphia has molded this undoubtedly talented producer. Wiz Gamb heightened rap to a new level. Real life experiences transpired into vivid descriptions which composed lyrics that artists could connect with. Wiz Gamb’s musical dexterity has exposed him to genres of Gospel, Hip-hop and Rap. His production talents have blessed him to work with artists such as Lil Kim, Fabolous, Jaguar Wright, Eve, Bahamadiah, west coast legend Richie Rich, Chris and Neaf, Mike Knox, Big Dune, Major Figgas, Ram Squad, Oschino, Sparks, Jaime Knight, Aisha Patterson, Mamoona and a host of others. He has performed with artist through out the USA and abroad with some of hip hops finest including Jay Z, Ludacris, Ja Rule, Camron, Wutang, Youngbloodz and, B2K. Wiz Gamb released is first solo project independently in 2003 called Unorthodox. He took the project on the road with little promotion and booked tour dates himself, where he sold cd’s along the way. The self promoted Cd has sold 10,500 copies to date. His current projects include movie scoring and producing the soundtrack for the up and coming movie SOULFUL. Wiz Gamb is looking forward to continuing his burgeoning career and solidifying his status as one of the top writers and producers in the music industry. Look out for the mix tape BACKINMYBAG HIP HOP 101.
Technical Requirements:
3 mics with sound engineer
Achievements
Reached 17th in Best of Urban chart in 2011. In the top 20 for 2 weeks.
Reached 52nd in Best of Urban chart in 2013. In the top 100 for 3 weeks.
Top 10 in Rap, May 2012
April 2010 Hip Hop
March 2010 Hip Hop
Top 40 in Rap, February 2011
Press Coverage
Philadelphia artist appears in movie: by Independent film “One Way” - Scheduled to Begin
PHILADELPHIA, PA (April 14, 2010) – Philadelphia native and legendary music producer Wiz Gamb is scheduled to appear in the independent film “One Way.” Filming will take place this Friday, April...