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"THE MERCHANT BOYZ" are artists/writers out
of Kankakee, Illinois. Although the group is from the Midwest, 'THE MERCHANT
BOYZ' have an Adverse and Universal style. There is a brilliant
combination of Hip Hop, Soul,and Rawness
that permeates throughout their music. Their 150,000 profile views, 75,000 song plays, and over 16,000 video plays on Youtube shows some of their impact. They also have over 100,000
albums,mixtapes and projects that have spreaded out all over the
streets of the US the last 9 years by hand,local stores and the
internet. They are eligned with PT/GRIT-IT-ENT./OCU/HANDSOME FAMILY & HUSTLE TOWN PROD.
The duo's debut CD "Miss Mary's Kids",Was Released In 06.The
latest project/mixtape, "DISTRICT 111" Hosted By Dj Epps
G-UNIT/SHADYVILLE was their last project in 09. They also have projects with Ad-Vice from California,Strong Enough Ent.s Rudedobe out of Ny,and the 'STAR MXTP' out of St. Louis. THE 'MERCHANDISE' album and THE 'COOLEY HIGH PROJECT..' will be released this summer, they will be featured in 'CONSCIOUSNESS' MAGAZINE for a "STOP THE VIOLENCE CAMPAIGN', and will have a Global Marketing Campaign 2010. The next projects will
help bring them to the forefront as THE MERCHANT B0YZ prepare to
impact in the whole entertainment industry,corporate world & their community.
CONTACTS: 815-295-3644, 217-390-0694, & 773-641-1960 shadowone137@gmail.com & gritit1@comcast.net

SHOWS AND PERFORMANCES
-Performed at the Kankakee County Fair (headlined with Crucial Conflict) 2000


-Performed at a school recreational center on the south side of Chicago, Illinois (Headlined with Crucial Conflict) 2000

-Performed in Gary, Indiana (Performed with CCA) 2001

-Performed at Canopy Club in Champaign, Illinois (twice); once during University of Illinois Homecoming 2001

-Performed at Martinez Banquet Hall (twice) in Kankakee, Illinois 2002

-Performed at the Elks Lodge (three times) in Kankakee, Illinois 2002

-Performed at a Talent Show in Joliet, Illinois 2002

-Performed at Eastern University (Players Ball) 2002

-Performed at Big Boy Entertainment in Chicago, Illinois (Record Release Party) 2002

-Performed at the Civic Center in Kankakee, Illinois 2003

-Performed at Steve Hunter Fest (Summer Fest) at Pioneer Park in Kankakee, Illinois 2003

-Performed at Assembly Hall a.k.a. Cotton Club (Fri. & Sat.) in Champaign, Illinois (hosted by comedian Chocolate) 2003

-Performed at Foelienger Hall in Champaign, Illinois (hosted by Hitz From tha Streets from BET and also headlining in the same show with Anthony Hamilton and Nappy Roots) 2003

-Performed at the Mardi Gras on the Westside of Chicago, Illinois 2003

-Performed in Chicago, Illinois at club Knock Outs in Madison (Kenaz tied but really won the freestyle battle and The Committee Performed; sponsored by Reebok, Power 92.3, and Dj NoID 2004

-Performed at Arkansas Pine Bluff College 2004

-Performed at the Kohl Center (Day after Christmas Show) in Kankakee, Illinois 2004

-Performed in Chicago, Illinois for Magnetic Entertainment (Talk Upon A Deal by Amir Bayyan and Joe Ali former producer & writer from Cool and The Gang) 2005

-Performed at The Nargile in Champaign, Illinois 2005

-Performed in Kankakee, Illinois at Club 57 a.k.a. Illinois Banquet Hall & Flea Market; Pre Christmas Party & Show) 2005

-Performed at Student Ball Room at Bradley University 2006 in Peoria, Illinois

-Performed on Windy City TV (windycitytv.com) live on the internet in Chicago, Illinois sponsored by Kreoliciouz Ent. Kre-3-Genterprises

-Performed at The Canopy Club March 2007 (Performed also Dj Asiatic, AB The White Boy, Dre Bill and Young Capone; SoSo Def. rec. artist)

-Performed at Illinois Wesleyan College October 18th 2007(Performed also Raw, Rampage, & other Wu-Tang affiliates)

-Performed in Chicago at the Galleria Marchetti 2007(A fashion show presented by Consciousness Magazine November 1st)

- Performed in Kankakee at The Market Hall/Fleet Market 2008(Performed also LiL Boosie & Crime Mobb

-Performed in Kankakee at The Market Hall/Fleet Market 2008(Performed also Young Buck & Crim Mobb

-Performed in Kankakee at The Kohl Center March 14th 2009 (Performed also Lil Scrappy)

-Performed in St. Louis Time: July 18, 2009 from 2pm to 5pm Location: SAINT LOUIS,MO
Organized By: David Morris DAMO Entertainment

-Performed in Richton Park,Illinois July 31,2009 at The Mirage (Kilo From Crucial Conflict Performed&Hosted)

-Performed in Kankakee Sept.5th,2009 At The Kohl Center For Our Signing Event (Ghiche Performed & Club Carmen Ent. & Marketing Supported)

-Performed in Chicago,Illinois 2009 Sept.12th,2009 at The Harold Washington Cultural Center By Club Carmen Ent. (Kilo From Crucial Conflict,Final Phaze,Ill-G&The Pope Performed+B.L.T From Comic View Hosted & Twista was the featured artist)

-Performed in Carbondale, Illinois Nov. 2009 at The Gallery for a Hard Earned Event and Young Buck also Performed

-Performed in Carbondale, Illinois Dec.2009 at The Gallery for
a Hard Earned Event and Ace Hood also Performed

-January spoke at Kankakee High School to all incoming freshmens

-Performing in Kankakee, Illinois June 5, 2010 at Kankakee High School "STOP THE VIOLENCE TEEN JAM"