Defcee is an emcee and spoken word artist of many names, a.k.a. Alladat N. Densum, a.k.a. Kimflow Slice, a.k.a. Vincent Morris Adams the First, and formerly known as Xtadas/Definitive X. As Adam Levin, he is a member of .
This spring, Defcee is dropping Attractive Collaboration, the first album in a joint project with Baltimore-based producer Sun Tzu, Tha Soul Controllah.
Artists I emulate: Rakim, Outkast, Little Brother, Crooked I, Royce da 5'9", CunninLynguists, Brother Ali, Elzhi, NaS…the list could go on and on…
Performance style: Get the crowd going.
Venues I play: Der Rathskeller and the Just Bust! Open Mic in the Main Lounge of Memorial Union (first Friday of every month, 8 p.m.).
Crowd: Hip-Hop heads.
Artist philosophy:
What makes me unique: Attention to the written word, beat selection.
Best hip-hop act today: The Roots. Hands down the best live performers in any genre.
Upcoming shows for Defcee include:
- Tuesday, April 7: Chief Concern album release party at a venue TBA
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