Koncept is an emcee born in Queens, NY, raised in both Queens, and Warwick, NY, and now resides in Brooklyn.
In early 2008, Koncept began working at Fat Beats NY, and with 6 other artists employed by the store, decided to form an undeniable rap group called the Brown Bag AllStars.
Koncept’s energy is unlike anything else you will see today. He brings the most captivating, entertaining performance to any stage, just like he has already shown at packed venues throughout New York City and beyond.
In 2010, Koncept released an EP titled, "Playing Life", which is available for free download, and also available on CD, including exclusive bonus tracks not available online. The project features production from J57, The Audible Doctor, DJ Brace, maticulous, marink, & DJ Dyllemma. Guest appearances from J57, Sene, & silent Knight. All cuts on the project are from Juno Award Winning/DMC Champion, DJ Brace.
In 2011, Koncept linked up with Cali based producer, Tranzformer for a free EP titled "More Than Meets The Eye." This 5 song free EP was presented by DJBooth.net. Koncept & Tranzformer dropped several videos for the project for tracks, “Change”, Day Dreaming”, and “High.” Since then, Koncept has released several exclusive tracks, as well as a video for his single, “Feel So Good,” which features Canadian vocalist, Laurence Lafond-Beaulne, and is produced by Tranzformer.
Koncept recently released his debut album, “Awaken” on December 13, 2011, through Soulspazm Records. The project features production from J57, The Audible Doctor, marink, DJ Goo & Marco Polo. Soul Khan, Sene, and Shady Records/Slaughterhouse’s own, Royce Da 5'9" appear as guests on “Awaken.” With the lead single, “Watch The Sky Fall” featuring Royce da 5’9, produced by Marco Polo dropping and receiving a lot of praise, things are only looking up for the Brown Bag AllStar.
Koncept's tracks have been aired on Sirius XM radio’s, Hip Hop Nation with DJ Eclipse, Live from Headquarters with DJ Premier, Shade 45 with Tony Touch, as well as college radio all around the world. He has been featured on hundreds of sites and blogs including 2dopeboyz, Nahright, HipHopDX, URB magazine, & DJ Booth just to name a few. He has performed alongside greats such as Pharoahe Monch, Black Thought, Styles P, Big Daddy Kane, Large Professor, EPMD, Tash (of Tha Alkaholics), Brand Nubian, Dead Prez, Joell Ortiz, & many more.
Website: http://www.iamkoncept.com/
Twitter: http://twitter.com/Koncept_
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/koncept1
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/Konceptcinemas
Hip Hop
Rap