My name is Erik. People call me Grizzly, E, E. Grizzly, G, Griz, Eriko, Jason, E. Monkey, E. Mono, etc. I’m an MC, poet, song writer, graphic designer, screen printer, promoter, painter, etc. I love every second of it.
Past Adventures
February, 2006 – Signed a deal with the indie lable Puerto Roc Records in Miami, FL. They’re great peoples.
May, 2006 – Released my first EP “Hip hop is dead”. I got everything trademarked, copy written and then Nas came out with his version of Hip hop is dead in Dec. 2006. We went to court and Def Jam threw the book at us. This was my introduction to the music industry.
November, 2006 – Won best Indie hip hop artist at the L.A. Music Awards in Hollywood, CA. My first and only red carpet event.
February, 2007 – Did a verse on MTV2 honoring MLK in New York, NY. They liked it so much they played it for the rest of Black History Month.
July, 2007 – Founded the band The Cornerstoners in Miami, FL with my brothers from another mother Lydian and Michelangelo.
October, 2007 – Founded A-Ha! Events. We have helped put together over 100 shows in S. Florida and around the country.
January, 2008 – Released a compilation called “Indie Unplugged Miami” with good friends Raffa and Rainer, Alukard, The Cornerstoners, Nacho, and Fitzroy.
February, 2008 – Played a show at Mansion in Miami, FL with Alukard providing the booms and baps. Our first of many shows together.
June, 2008 – Put together an east coast tour with Alukard. My first tour and yes it’s as much fun as people say it is.
October, 2008 – Just ended up joining the band Alukard for a little while.
February, 2009 – Alukard gets a national sponsorship with Jagermeister.
June, 2009 – Me and the AlukarD boys go on the Jagermeister Tour with Pennywise, Pepper and The Expendables.
October, 2009 – Signed a deal with the indie label Labeless Records in Miami, FL to release the next two AlukarD albums.
February, 2010 – Released the first AlukarD album called “One Shot” at the Vagabond in Miami, FL.
August, 2010 – Went on a West Coast tour with AlukarD and Korpus Kounty. Played the Viper Room and got interviewed on the UPN San Diego morning news just to name a few things we did.
December, 2010 – Co-founded The Grey Area. A music venue/art gallery in the the art district of Miami, FL.
February, 2011 – Me and Alukard mutually decided to part ways.
May, 2011 – Began recording an EP with the band 1994! to be released as a Vinyl record by No Heroes in Lancaster, PA.
June, 2011 Opened a retail printing/art shop with Travis Fields called Philly Kid Grafix in Philadelphia, PA.
August, 2011 Co founded a graphic design, branding company in New York, NY called IDS..
November, 2011 – Released HELLDOESNOTEXISTASWEKNOWITBIZZAROMIXVOL0 or a dedication to El-P for free download.
January, 2012 – Opened up for Man Man at Union Transfer with NAH which is the project started with Michael Kuhn of 1994! It was a sold out crowd of 1,300 people.
The future – Looking forward to it
“I’m not a blogger I just write alot” I really liked that. Just thought I’d let you know.
I’m with you on this !!!
Hey! Do you know of any poetry nights in Miami? I’m searching
There’s a bunch actually. The best in my eyes are Stone Groove at the Vagabond on Tuesday, Words and Wine which I just realized isn’t going on right now which sucks. You can google it and see the next one. It’s really good. Churchills on Monday is good and the Literary Cafe always does open mics. All very good.
Wow!
Quite an adventurous life you lead.
I try. Adventure is a high priority for me. Hope all is well.
if life isn’t about livin’ n learnin’ then what is about? sounds like you certainly have had your share of adventures too…thanks for following
Eddie
Wow, Mr. Grizz–you have quite the bio going. I’m honored you’ve followed my lil’ ol’ blog. Oh, and feel free to steal my lyrics any time…
No doubt.. I will definitely be following you.. you seem like a character..
PS Great theme! Chunk is excellent (although it doesn’t have a sidebar)…
Nice! Thanks for following my blog.
Erik, thank you so much for visiting my site and deciding to follow along. Continued luck and success with your music.
Ditto. Will be keeping up with you
wow, i like your writing and appreciate your big spirit. thanks for visiting and following me. will look forward also to checking out your music. cheers!
Will keep up with you as well. Thank you for the kind words.
All the best to you, when you believe it and work hard for it and have the talent: you are in, no matter if it’s only you and me who nows that. But it’s not the case, you’re taking your long way just in front of you, focused. Respect for so much devotion and heart.
Hi there! Thanks for signing up to my blog. Anne
Dude! You don’t fool around! I’m bowing long and low.
Peace, Tim
I’m all right.. Just a regular dude.. but thank you for the kind words.. I appreciate it..
So what do you do in your spare time? Good luck in your career(s). I think I’m a few years older than you and am not familiar with all of the names in your background. I still remember Howdy Doody and Leave It To Beaver! Black and white TV that ended at midnight with the Marine Band playing Star Spangled Banner. That being the case, thanks for visiting my blog and reading “The Party.”
We are all human beings.. Just different realities, views, and perspectives.. Your perspective is just as significant as mine so will be coming by to check you out..
Glad to know. Welcome aboard.
Sheesh so many accomplishments…how inspiring!…
I try.. Just a logical man in an illogical world..
Thanks for stopping by and following my blog!
Thanks for signing up for my blog. Look forward to seeinig more of yours. cheers.
Thanks Eric for visiting and following me. will look forward reading your stuff. Take care.
You have been nominated for The Most Perspiring Blogger Award!
http://freddyflow.wordpress.com/2012/05/27/the-most-perspiring-blog-award/