Artist Name: Tivah
Hometown: Brisbane, Australia
Age: 25
Genre: Hip Hop
Label: Independent
Discography: Tivah, Self Titled EP, 2000
Tivah, More Than One Side (Album), 2003
Short Bio:
After growing up in the suburb of Inala I was introduced to Hip Hop at a very early age and could see similarities between the lyrics and what i saw going on around me. From the violent side to the more poetic lyrics describing day to day life.

At the age of 13 I remember coming up with short rhymes but never took the time to write or record them. Finally, at age 17 I was able to get a computer and a music mixing program. This enabled me to create the Hip Hop music that i had in my head for so many years. To my amazement the first 2 tracks i had ever produced both received airplay on Triple J and Triple Z and I am lucky enough to still hear my music receive airplay today.

I released an EP in 2000 and an album ('More Than One Side') in 2003 and recently released my Album 'Silver Opinion' in June of 2006. In the past I have experimented with electronic sounds, multi-instumental and sample overlays but this time around have taken a more simple approach to most of the tracks. I have tried to keep it very beat driven with samples and instumentals kept to a minimum, making this a more clear and polished sound. I am very lyrically driven and have writen some of my best work to date. I am also excited to introduce talent that i have collaborated with for my album, including the Scoundrels from Atlanta, Georgia, USA. This should be a first to hear the American Down South Hip Hop flow alongside the Aussie accent.

Lastly, I am always actively creating new music, writing lyrics, creating Hip Hop inspired artwork and for the past 2 years have been representing Hip Hop while competeing as Pro Wrestler Nic XL (www.nicxl.tk). 2006 is set to be a big year for me with the release of the new album, album launch party and possible artwork exhibition.

If you have any questions, would like more info or require photos or a word document of my bio for media purposes then please feel free to contact me on my email address nicg6@yahoo.com

PEACE, Tivah www.hiphoptivah.tk