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artist Wordburglar

Halifax, NS, CANADA
URBNET Records
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Chances are if you're reading this you've got a Wordburglar rhyme running through your brain.I don't know which, cause lord knows there's a lot of crazy ones, but whatever has piqued your interest enough to read this little section on the CBC music page is something that you can't quite define, or shake. And you like it. That's good. A strong contender for the most likely-to-be-quoted rapper at the water cooler, Wordburglar's lyrically potent oeuvre runs the gamut from thoughtfully casual to ridiculously ludicrous. Responsible for more spontaneous chuckles from strangers wearing headphones, there's something about the way he puts words together that keeps people nodding their heads and smiling their mouths, which, let's be honest, is what music is supposed to do to a person, right? With finely constructed, whimsical lyrics, a sharp sense of humour and a dedication to true-school rap, 'Burg has carved a niche for himself with audiences across Canada and beyond. Don't sleep on his new record "3rdburglar" dropping May 2012. 

RHYME O'CLOCK Maxi-Single 8-track EP available now!

NEW FULL-LENGTH ALBUM "3rdburglar" MAY 2012!

CD Release MAY 11th 2012 at EL MOCAMBO, 464 Spadina Avenue Toronto

Canadian Tour dates to follow.

Visit www.wordburglar.com for more info

Media inquiries & bookings contact: wordburg@gmail.com

TWITTER: @SJ_Wordburglar

2011 saw the group release with BACKBURNER ("HEATWAVE" now available on Hand Solo Records) but it's been 2 years since Wordburglar last dropped a full-length solo album (2009's underground hit BURGIE'S BASEMENT) and it's with great pleasure that we're preparing to unleash 3RDBURGLAR, Wordburglar's third full-length release of all-new material. Featuring 16 tracks of original lyrics, beats & cuts blended meticulously with 'Burg's patented style every track is a stand-out. 3RDBURGLAR also features production from Juno-nominated producer Fresh Kils & long-time collaborators Beatmason, Timbuktu & Uncle Fes  and guest appearances from Canadian rap cohorts More or Les and Toolshed as well as Los Angeles underground rap legend Riddlore. 

WORDBURGLAR FUN FACTS:

- 2012 marks the release of his third solo album "3RDBURGLAR" already recieving advance critical praise from the single "RHYME O'CLOCK"
- Headlined at SXSW in Austin, Texas
- Albums & music have been continuously in rotation on college, national & satellite radio as well as featured on Muchmusic, MTV, AUX, CBC, The Space Channel and more
- Co-Host of Toronto's monthly Underground Hip Hop Night "The $5 Rap Show" with fellow artist More Or Les.

 

2012 - The new album "3RDBURGLAR" 

 

RHYME O'CLOCK Maxi-Single 8-track EP available now!

NEW FULL-LENGTH ALBUM "3rdburglar" MAY 2012!

CD Release MAY 11th 2012 at EL MOCAMBO, 464 Spadina Avenue Toronto

Canadian Tour dates to follow.

Visit www.wordburglar.com for more info

Media inquiries & bookings contact: wordburg@gmail.com

 

 

Canadian Tour dates to follow.

 

CD Release MAY 11th 2012 at EL MOCAMBO, 464 Spadina Avenue Toronto

 

 

 

 

lineup

SJ burglar of words

influences

Halifax
Kurtis Blow
Lord Finesse
Masta Ace
Fresh Prince
Beastie Boys
Kool Keith
Alan Moore
3rdburglar
Label Independent
Released April, 2012
3rdburglar
Heatwave
Label Hand Solo Records
Released September, 2011
Heatwave
Burglaritis
Label URBNET Records
Released August, 2006
Burglaritis
The Wordburglar EP
Label Independent
Released February, 2002
The Wordburglar EP

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Cream Of Wheat 3:45

Cream Of Wheat

Wordburglar music video for Cream of Wheat, shot in Halifax in January 2008. Directed by Sara St. Onge. Song from the album Burglaritis on Hand'Solo Records, distributed by URBNET.

The Route 4:44
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