J-2 Snak The Ripper

Snak the Ripper is one of those rappers that the world needs more of, but will sadly never get. "Truthful to a fault, his music scrapes the rock bottom of human nature to offer a rare glimpse into the ugly underbelly of our celebrity-obsessed society." A quote from a friend of his. In just three years, he has gone from a relatively unknown West Coast MC to a cult phenom. The most raw, uncensored, and angry rapper I have ever heard, Snak delivers his message through very well written raps. His debut album titled "The Ripper" dropped on April 8th, of 2008. It didn't make any top hundred charts, it wasn't bought by millions of people, and that's why I love it. Snak's life has been a roller coaster of bad luck. He grew up in a small town near British Columbia, CA. With not much to do growing up, he always would see the graffiti that surrounded him, and all he wanted to do was become a part of it. By the age of fifteen, he was hooked on it. A freak accident that almost left him completely blind, and took off part of his index finger, he became a social outcast. Angry, at the society that cast him aside, and determined to get his out there in any way possible, he continued his passion for graffiti, slowly vandalizing his way across Canada. By the age of twenty two, he was a homeless, drug addicted, drunk vandal. In all honesty, its a miracle he did not die.    His friends were criminals, fiends and drug dealers and his depression spiraled. “I found myself back in my home city, with no

real friends, and no belief in myself at all. I weighed 140 pounds. Rock bottom is an understatement. I looked like a skeleton with skin. (A quote from Snak)." Realizing that he needed to change now, or he would soon die he sought out music to change his life. He not only saved his own life, but he rocketed in popularity in the underground Canadian hip-hop world. In about three years time, Snak went to an anonymous, drug addict to a internet phenomenon. Spending six months as Myspace's best Canadian rapper, he was starting to become a known rapper. Snak the Ripper is signed to "Camobear" records. A record label that helps local artists in the slums of Canada become a success. Even though Snak has by this time made a name for himself and is recognized as a phenomenal MC, graffiti is a massive part of his life. His graffiti crew, StompDown Killaz (SDK) is recognized the wold over for their incredible street art. With the graffiti comes problems with the law, which every member of the crew including Snak realizes. They are willing to take the risk to do what they love. To date, Snak has released three solo albums, two mixtapes, and one compilation album. With his sleezy, grimey sound, he has developed a cult following. He raps about real things, not money, or cars. Things that people can relate too. That is why people love him so much. I have not gotten the opportunity too see him live, but some day, I will. I'm looking forward to that day. If you want too hear the realest rapper out, Check out Snak The Ripper

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