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William Scott Fyvie, known professionally as Snak the Ripper, is a Canadian rapper, songwriter and record label executive from British Columbia.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |date=February 9, 2016 |title=Keep it Grimy: An Oral History of Ephin and Stompdown Killaz |work=Noisey |url=https://noisey.vice.com/en_ca/article/rb8bk5/keep-it-grimy-an-oral-history-of-ephin-and-stompdown-killaz |access-date=October 31, 2017}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2015-05-15 |title=Hip-hop artist encourages fans to believe in themselves - Red Deer Advocate |url=https://www.reddeeradvocate.com/local-entertainment/hip-hop-artist-encourages-fans-to-believe-in-themselves/ |access-date=2023-03-28 |website=www.reddeeradvocate.com |language=en-US}}</ref>
William Scott Fyvie, known professionally as Snak the Ripper, is a Canadian rapper, songwriter and record label executive from British Columbia.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |date=February 9, 2016 |title=Keep it Grimy: An Oral History of Ephin and Stompdown Killaz |work=Noisey |url=https://noisey.vice.com/en_ca/article/rb8bk5/keep-it-grimy-an-oral-history-of-ephin-and-stompdown-killaz |access-date=October 31, 2017}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2015-05-15 |title=Hip-hop artist encourages fans to believe in themselves - [[Red Deer Advocate]] |url=https://www.reddeeradvocate.com/local-entertainment/hip-hop-artist-encourages-fans-to-believe-in-themselves/ |access-date=2023-03-28 |website=www.reddeeradvocate.com |language=en-US}}</ref>


He was a founding member of Stompdown Killaz hip collective (SDK), until 2018. In 2010, he became a member of 100MAD (hip hop collective founded by [[Fredro Starr]] and [[Sticky Fingaz]] of New York City rap group [[Onyx (hip hop group)|Onyx]]).<ref name=":0" /> He is the founder, president and CEO of Stealth Bomb Records.
He was a founding member of Stompdown Killaz hip collective (SDK), until 2018. In 2010, he became a member of 100MAD (hip hop collective founded by [[Fredro Starr]] and [[Sticky Fingaz]] of New York City rap group [[Onyx (hip hop group)|Onyx]]).<ref name=":0" /> He is the founder, president and CEO of Stealth Bomb Records.

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Snak the Ripper
Snak the Ripper in 2017
Snak the Ripper in 2017
Background information
GenresCanadian hip hop, hip hop, underground hip hop, hardcore hip hop
OccupationsRapper
Years active2007–present
LabelsStealth Bomb, Camobear (former)

William Scott Fyvie, known professionally as Snak the Ripper, is a Canadian rapper, songwriter and record label executive from British Columbia.[1][2]

He was a founding member of Stompdown Killaz hip collective (SDK), until 2018. In 2010, he became a member of 100MAD (hip hop collective founded by Fredro Starr and Sticky Fingaz of New York City rap group Onyx).[1] He is the founder, president and CEO of Stealth Bomb Records.

Early life

Snak was born in 1982 in Maple Ridge British Columbia and grew up in a suburb of Vancouver.[3][4] In high school, he was in a small band. He dropped out of high school, began painting and for awhile was living as a homeless graffiti artist. In 2001, he was charged with 150 counts of mischief, but due to lack of evidence, the charges were dropped. In 2001, he acquired the name “Snak”.[1][2]

Between 2003 and 2006, Snak moved around between Vancouver, Montreal and Toronto to perfect his graffiti skills and build notoriety in the Canadian hip hop scene.[5] He was homeless and struggled with substance abuse, using his love for writing songs as an escape.[6]

Career

Snak began touring in 2006.[4] In 2007, Snak started rapping and released his debut album The Ripper, also adding “the Ripper” to his name. His 2016 release From the Dirt debuted at No. 1 on iTunes Hip Hop & Rap Charts.[7][8]By the time of his 2016 From The Dirt tour, Snak had played the Vans Warped tour, SXSW, and toured North America, Europe and Australia.[9] He was nominated for "Hip Hop Recording of the Year" at the Western Canadian Music Awards in 2015 and 2016.[10]

In 2012, Snak the Ripper collaborated with Dubstep producer Datsik.[11][12] He collaborated with Crooked I,[13] Snowgoons,[14] Ill Bill,[15] Mobb Deep[16] and Onyx.[17] In 2016, Snak the Ripper collaborated with Outlawz.[18] In 2020, he collaborated with Dax and Classified.[19]

Discography

Albums

  • The Ripper (2007; self-released)
  • Fatt Snak (2008; Low Pressure Fried Chicken)
  • Sex Machine[20] (2009; Camobear Records)
  • Fear of a Snak Planet[21] (2011; self-released)
  • White Dynamite[22] (2012; Camobear Records)
  • Just Giver (2014; Stealth Bomb Records)
  • From the Dirt (2016; Stealth Bomb Records)
  • Off the Rails (2018; Stealth Bomb Records)
  • Let It Rip (2022, Stealth Bomb Records)

Appearances

  • Vitamin D by Datsik (2012)
  • "SDK" by Caspian (2012)
  • Beautiful Death Machine[23] by Swollen Members (2013)
  • WakeDaFucUp[24] by Onyx (2014)
  • Built Like This by Caspian (2015)
  • Apology by Jaclyn Gee feat Snak The Ripper (director) (2015)[25]
  • Goon Bap[26] by Snowgoons (2016)
  • Shotgunz in Hell[27] by Onyx & Dope D.O.D. (2017)
  • What You Make It by Junk (2017)
  • My Table by Junk (2017)[28]
  • Move in Silence by Snak the Ripper & Merkules (2019)
  • Joe Fixit by Ill Bill (2019)
  • Rap Shit by Classified feat. Dax and Snak the Ripper (2020)
  • Wrath & Pride by Slaine (2021)

References

  1. ^ a b c "Keep it Grimy: An Oral History of Ephin and Stompdown Killaz". Noisey. February 9, 2016. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
  2. ^ a b "Hip-hop artist encourages fans to believe in themselves - [[Red Deer Advocate]]". www.reddeeradvocate.com. May 15, 2015. Retrieved March 28, 2023. {{cite web}}: URL–wikilink conflict (help)
  3. ^ VALENTE, MUSIC SCENE BY ANGIE. "Snak the Ripper rises from the dirt". The Chronicle-Journal. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
  4. ^ a b "Lifestyle change leads to music career for hip hop artist Snak the Ripper - Nanaimo News Bulletin". www.nanaimobulletin.com. July 6, 2017. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
  5. ^ "Snak The Ripper Interview | Senses Lost". senseslost.com. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
  6. ^ "Getting To Know Vancouver's Snak The Ripper [Interview]". HipHopCanada.com. April 22, 2009. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
  7. ^ "Snak The Ripper's From The Dirt Reaches No. 1 On ITunes Canada Hip-Hop Chart". HipHopCanada.com. June 17, 2016. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
  8. ^ "*NEW ALBUM* Snak The Ripper – From The Dirt". Up Top HipHop – Canadian HipHop Media Site. June 18, 2016. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
  9. ^ "SXSW 2013 Saturday Preview". QRO Magazine. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
  10. ^ "2016 WCMA Nominees". BreakOut West. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
  11. ^ "Datsik – Fully Blown feat. Snak The Ripper – Out Now!". Dim Mak. January 30, 2012. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
  12. ^ "Music Previews, Datsik" (PDF). New Times Broward Palm Beach. 17: 28. July 3, 2014 – via https://ufdcimages.uflib.ufl.edu. {{cite journal}}: External link in |via= (help)
  13. ^ "New Music: Snak The Ripper ft. Kxng Crooked – Premium Dope (Prod. Marco Polo)". Retrieved October 31, 2017.
  14. ^ "New Video: Snowgoons Ft. Sicknature, Snak The Ripper & Block McCloud – Freedom". The Dope Show. February 23, 2017. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
  15. ^ "Snak The Ripper Ft. Ill Bill – Fuck the Internet (Stream)". DotGotIt. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
  16. ^ "Young Kazh f. Onyx, Mobb Deep, JD Era, Snak The Ripper & Merkules – "Canadian Ties"". HipHopDX. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
  17. ^ "Snak The Ripper – "Vandalize Shit" ft. Onyx". UGSMAG. November 14, 2012. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
  18. ^ "Snak The Ripper – Stress Ft. The Outlawz (Music Video)". Canadian Hip Hop. December 5, 2016. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
  19. ^ https://hiphopdx.com, HipHopDX- (February 6, 2020). "#DXCLUSIVE: Classified Recruits Dax & Snak The Ripper For 'Rap Shit' Single". HipHopDX. Retrieved March 28, 2023. {{cite web}}: External link in |last= (help)
  20. ^ "Snak the Ripper Sex Machine". Retrieved October 31, 2017.
  21. ^ "Snak the Ripper – Fear of a snak planet » Álbum Hip Hop Groups". hhgroups.com. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
  22. ^ "Snak The Ripper – White Dynamite (2012)". onlyrealhiphop.blogspot.ca. June 17, 2012. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
  23. ^ "Swollen Members 'Beautiful Death Machine' Tracklist & Cover Art". HipHopDX. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
  24. ^ "Onyx - #wakedafucup (Cover, Tracklist, Infos)". Internationale Hip Hop & Deutschrap Alben (in German). March 16, 2014. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
  25. ^ Murphy, Sarah (December 1, 2015). "Jaclyn Gee "Apology" (Video)". exclaim.ca. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
  26. ^ "Snowgoons – Goon Bap (Cover, Tracklist, Stream, Snippet)". Internationale Hip Hop & Deutschrap Alben (in German). November 30, 2016. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
  27. ^ "Onyx & Dope D.O.D. – Shotgunz In Hell (Album)". The Cypher Effect. May 29, 2017. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
  28. ^ https://hiphopdx.com, HipHopDX- (February 19, 2018). "#DXCLUSIVE: Junk Drops "My Table" Video Featuring Snak The Ripper Cameo". HipHopDX. Retrieved March 28, 2023. {{cite web}}: External link in |last= (help)
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