Mindbender performing “Blame Canada” from his new acapella album Invisible Rhythm Showcase. Filmed at The Opera House, Toronto.
Mindbender performing “Blame Canada” from his new acapella album Invisible Rhythm Showcase. Filmed at The Opera House, Toronto.
My name is Jonathan "Jonb" Balazs a writer, photographer and filmmaker here at ugsmag. Originally a long-time forum poster and terribly naive rap head, I first visited the site in 2001, but didn't start speaking my piece until 2006 with a "gizmo review" on Lomography's Fisheye camera. Since then, I've tried to interview only the dopest rappers, producers, DJs and hip hop icons throughout Canada and the United States – or at the very least, shining a light on those artists who have made a significant mark in their respective territories. Hailing from Ugsmag's original prairie home of Edmonton, these days Toronto is where I lay my head at. I am always curious about new music and I encourage legitimate rap folks to email me the new sounds, but there is a very good chance I will not get back to you – I'm terribly grumpy and have very little patience for biters, whiners, posers, toys...as well as overt displays of sexism, homophobia and bigotry. But I love damn good hip hop!
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Did he bumrush the stage at a KRS-1 show?
That track is dope. All the new Mindbender stuff I have heard recently is wicked.
No. Well, sort of, but not really. KRS One went on unexpectedly early, so the only spot left for Mindbender was at the end. Still killed it though.
mindbender is a genious
we needd a new sbu album
I should clarify, Mindbender was scheduled to open for KRS One…but ended up closing for him instead. It was shitty, but who cares. This was a significantly mediated performance by one of Canada’s finest.