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Actual Proof

- Raleigh, NC Hip Hop / Rap

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Members: Enigma & Sundown

Sounds Like: Little Brother, 9th Wonder, Slum Village, The Roots, Black Star (Mos Def & Talib Kweli)

Label: Jamla, It's A Wonderful World Music Group

Manager: actproofbooking@gmail.com

Bio: Emcees Enigma and Sundown form the group Actual Proof: Based out of Raleigh, NC signed to Grammy Award Winning Producer 9th Wonder’s Jamla Label, they are sure to remind you that the term “feel good music” is very much still relevant in today’s current musical landscape. We now have Actual Proof ... See Full Bio

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“Actual Proof obviously have similar feelings about the figurative and literal power of radio waves to shape a life. The collection of sounds they’ve put together for their new album, Black Boy Radio, serve as the soundtrack to the life of a young boy growing up in Raleigh, North Carolina, a concept that gives an already deeply layered album an additional layer of complexity. Though their styles are distinct, like Mayday’s recently released album, Black Boy is part of a growing hip-hop movement dedicated to swimming against the current and making long-lasting music at a time when we measure life in minutes, not years. There’s still classically-oriented music being made, you just have to look outside your radio dial to find it.”

— Nathan S., Black Boy Radio Album Review

“While Black Boy Radio is specifically ordered--maybe intentionally, maybe not--in the traditional tracklist form, it’s one of those rare cases of cohesion where you could reorganize the set without losing any aspect of fluidity. This is the selfless just-the-basics album hip-hop needs every now and then to give, essentially what “Fresh Air” tells, and is a collection that, in the long run, won’t be exhausted. Actual Proof show nothing but maturity in this release, and by the reception (check the iTunes charts), Black Boy Radio will continue to spread well into the coming months to audiences looking for the new set of underground sounds. Familiar as they are, Actual Proof manage to stand out among an arena of highly similar artists, which, in the truth of the case, speaks more on the caliber of talent in comparison to artists doing things differently or riding clichés simply for the sake of it. Ultimately, Black Boy Radio is plainly music that you’re glad to have listened to.”

— JT Langley, Album Review: 'Black Boy Radio' By Actual Proof

“Black Boy Radio is probably the most triumphant album you will hear this year. For the average listener, they will be shocked by the overall quality of the music. For those in the familiar, they will just hump their shoulders and say “Of course. It’s Jamla, fool!”. In 2012, Jamla is not going to be ignored in the least bit. Act Proof’s album is an evident artifact in their year of reckoning. Thus, like a blind man receiving an ocular operation to receive sight, people better recognize. Keep it real: this album puts a lot of major label projects to shame. There are no weak rhymes and the beats are better than anticipated”

— Daecwonn, Act Proof – Black Boy Radio (review)

“ duo Actual Proof out of the 9th Wonder camp. Over the weekend, they dropped their new project, The Talented Tenth. The release is comprised of two sides The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Experience (happy Birthday MLK) and The Malcolm X Experience, giving listeners music that coincides with the demeanor of those two great leaders. Features on The Talented Tenth include Rapsody, Thee Tom Hardy, Laws, Naledge, Kendrick Lamar, and more. Production contributions come from 9th Wonder, KHRYSIS!, AMP, Ka$h, and Eric. G. ”

— Shamz, Actual Proof The Talented Tenth

“The Good: 9th Wonder jumped on the turntables for his group, Actual Proof, and the duo out of Raleigh was awesome. High-energy and engaging, they tore through their set with the flair of hip-hop veterans — but it was actually their first show ever. Unbelievable”

— Mike McCray, Live Review: Reflection Eternal w/ Actual Proof

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2012
Jun 16

JAMMIN' JAVA DC
Vienna, VA, US | 9:30pm
JAMMIN' JAVA DC
Vienna, VA, US
Sat Jun 16, 2012 9:30pm
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All the way from Raleigh, NC comes the super cool duo Actual Proof. Signed by Grammy Award winning producer 9th Wonder, this tandem is known for precision lyricism over classic boom-bap production. Their catalogue is extensive with full-length digital releases like Talented Tenth and Still Hotter Than July. To add to their performance, they have their newly released Black Boy Radio album lead by the feel good single "All The Way" which features DMV-bred, nationally known crooner Raheem DeVaughn. With the charisma to interest hip-hop heavyweight 9th Wonder and experience sharing stages with the likes of Talib Kweli among others, this is no show to miss! Show up for Actual Proof!
2012
Apr 26

Southland Ballroom
Raleigh, NC, US | 8:00pm
Southland Ballroom
Raleigh, NC, US
Thu Apr 26, 2012 8:00pm
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2012
Apr 21

Guilford College
Greensboro, NC, US | 8:00pm
Guilford College
Greensboro, NC, US
Sat Apr 21, 2012 8:00pm
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2012
Apr 20

UNCG-EUC Auditorium
Greensboro, NC, US | 8:00pm
UNCG-EUC Auditorium
Greensboro, NC, US
Fri Apr 20, 2012 8:00pm
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Come See Actual Proof Perform Live at UNCG NAACP Black Arts Festival on April 20th!
2012
Apr 9

WKNC 88.1 Radio Intervi…
Raleigh, NC, US | 8:00pm
WKNC 88.1 Radio Interview
Raleigh, NC, US
Mon Apr 09, 2012 8:00pm
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Tune into WKNC 88.1 NC State Radio for a live interview with Actual Proof!