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Snak began touring in 2006.<ref name=":2" /> 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.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/2016/06/snak-the-rippers-from-the-dirt-reaches-no-1-on-itunes-canada-hip-hop-chart/|title=Snak The Ripper's From The Dirt Reaches No. 1 On ITunes Canada Hip-Hop Chart|date=June 17, 2016|work=HipHopCanada.com|access-date=October 31, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://uptophiphop.ca/2016/06/18/new-album-snak-the-ripper-from-the-dirt/|title=*NEW ALBUM* Snak The Ripper – From The Dirt|date=June 18, 2016|work=Up Top HipHop – Canadian HipHop Media Site|access-date=October 31, 2017}}</ref>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.<ref>{{Cite web |title=SXSW 2013 Saturday Preview |url=https://www.qromag.com/sxsw-2013-saturday-preview/ |access-date=2023-03-28 |website=QRO Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref> He was nominated for "Hip Hop Recording of the Year" at the [[Western Canadian Music Awards]] in 2015 and 2016.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://breakoutwest.ca/blog/2016-wcma-nominees|title=2016 WCMA Nominees|work=BreakOut West|access-date=October 31, 2017}}</ref> |
Snak began touring in 2006.<ref name=":2" /> 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.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/2016/06/snak-the-rippers-from-the-dirt-reaches-no-1-on-itunes-canada-hip-hop-chart/|title=Snak The Ripper's From The Dirt Reaches No. 1 On ITunes Canada Hip-Hop Chart|date=June 17, 2016|work=HipHopCanada.com|access-date=October 31, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://uptophiphop.ca/2016/06/18/new-album-snak-the-ripper-from-the-dirt/|title=*NEW ALBUM* Snak The Ripper – From The Dirt|date=June 18, 2016|work=Up Top HipHop – Canadian HipHop Media Site|access-date=October 31, 2017}}</ref>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.<ref>{{Cite web |title=SXSW 2013 Saturday Preview |url=https://www.qromag.com/sxsw-2013-saturday-preview/ |access-date=2023-03-28 |website=QRO Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref> He was nominated for "Hip Hop Recording of the Year" at the [[Western Canadian Music Awards]] in 2015 and 2016.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://breakoutwest.ca/blog/2016-wcma-nominees|title=2016 WCMA Nominees|work=BreakOut West|access-date=October 31, 2017}}</ref> |
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In 2012, Snak the Ripper collaborated with Dubstep producer [[Datsik (musician)|Datsik]].<ref>{{Cite journal |date=3 Jul 2014 |title=Music Previews, Datsik |url=https://ufdcimages.uflib.ufl.edu/AA/00/06/92/17/00152/07-03-2014.pdf |journal=New Times Broward Palm Beach |volume=17 |pages=28 |via=https://ufdcimages.uflib.ufl.edu}}</ref> He collaborated with [[Crooked I]], |
In 2012, Snak the Ripper collaborated with Dubstep producer [[Datsik (musician)|Datsik]].<ref>{{Cite journal |date=3 Jul 2014 |title=Music Previews, Datsik |url=https://ufdcimages.uflib.ufl.edu/AA/00/06/92/17/00152/07-03-2014.pdf |journal=New Times Broward Palm Beach |volume=17 |pages=28 |via=https://ufdcimages.uflib.ufl.edu}}</ref> He collaborated with [[Crooked I]], [[Snowgoons]], [[Ill Bill]], [[Mobb Deep]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://hiphopdx.com/videos/id.19353/title.young-kazh-f-onyx-mobb-deep-jd-era-snak-the-ripper-merkules-canadian-ties|title=Young Kazh f. Onyx, Mobb Deep, JD Era, Snak The Ripper & Merkules – "Canadian Ties"|work=HipHopDX|access-date=October 31, 2017}}</ref> and [[Onyx (group)|Onyx]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://ugsmag.com/snak-the-ripper-vandalize-shit-ft-onyx/|title=Snak The Ripper – "Vandalize Shit" ft. Onyx|date=November 14, 2012|work=UGSMAG|access-date=October 31, 2017}}</ref> In 2016, Snak the Ripper collaborated with [[Outlawz]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.canadiandope.com/snak-the-ripper-stress-ft-the-outlawz-music-video/|title=Snak The Ripper – Stress Ft. The Outlawz (Music Video)|date=December 5, 2016|work=Canadian Hip Hop|access-date=October 31, 2017}}</ref> In 2020, he collaborated with [[DAX (rapper)|Dax]] and [[Classified (rapper)|Classified]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=https://hiphopdx.com |first=HipHopDX- |date=2020-02-06 |title=#DXCLUSIVE: Classified Recruits Dax & Snak The Ripper For 'Rap Shit' Single |url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.54432/title.dxclusive-classified-recruits-dax-snak-the-ripper-for-rap-shit-single |access-date=2023-03-28 |website=HipHopDX |language=en}}</ref> |
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* ''Sex Machine''<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://exclaim.ca/music/article/snak_ripper-sex_machine|title=Snak the Ripper Sex Machine|access-date=October 31, 2017}}</ref> (2009; Camobear Records) |
* ''Sex Machine''<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://exclaim.ca/music/article/snak_ripper-sex_machine|title=Snak the Ripper Sex Machine|access-date=October 31, 2017}}</ref> (2009; Camobear Records) |
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* ''Fear of a Snak Planet''<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.hhgroups.com/albumes/snak-the-ripper/fear-of-a-snak-planet-18383/|title=Snak the Ripper – Fear of a snak planet » Álbum Hip Hop Groups|website=hhgroups.com|access-date=October 31, 2017}}</ref> (2011; self-released) |
* ''Fear of a Snak Planet''<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.hhgroups.com/albumes/snak-the-ripper/fear-of-a-snak-planet-18383/|title=Snak the Ripper – Fear of a snak planet » Álbum Hip Hop Groups|website=hhgroups.com|access-date=October 31, 2017}}</ref> (2011; self-released) |
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* ''White Dynamite'' (2012; Camobear Records) |
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* ''White Dynamite''<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://onlyrealhiphop.blogspot.ca/2012/06/snak-ripper-white-dynamite-2012.html|title=Snak The Ripper – White Dynamite (2012)|website=onlyrealhiphop.blogspot.ca|date=June 17, 2012|access-date=October 31, 2017}}</ref> (2012; Camobear Records) |
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* ''Just Giver'' (2014; Stealth Bomb Records) |
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* ''From the Dirt'' (2016; Stealth Bomb Records) |
* ''From the Dirt'' (2016; Stealth Bomb Records) |
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Background information | |
Genres | Canadian hip hop, hip hop, underground hip hop, hardcore hip hop |
Occupations | Rapper |
Years active | 2007–present |
Labels | Stealth 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] He collaborated with Crooked I, Snowgoons, Ill Bill, Mobb Deep[12] and Onyx.[13] In 2016, Snak the Ripper collaborated with Outlawz.[14] In 2020, he collaborated with Dax and Classified.[15]
Discography
Albums
- The Ripper (2007; self-released)
- Fatt Snak (2008; Low Pressure Fried Chicken)
- Sex Machine[16] (2009; Camobear Records)
- Fear of a Snak Planet[17] (2011; self-released)
- White Dynamite (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[18] by Swollen Members (2013)[19]
- WakeDaFucUp[20] by Onyx (2014)
- Built Like This by Caspian (2015)
- Apology by Jaclyn Gee feat Snak The Ripper (director) (2015)[21]
- Goon Bap[22] by Snowgoons (2016)
- Shotgunz in Hell[23] by Onyx & Dope D.O.D. (2017)
- What You Make It by Junk (2017)
- My Table by Junk (2017)[24]
- 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
- ^ a b c "Keep it Grimy: An Oral History of Ephin and Stompdown Killaz". Noisey. February 9, 2016. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
- ^ a b "Hip-hop artist encourages fans to believe in themselves - Red Deer Advocate". www.reddeeradvocate.com. May 15, 2015. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
- ^ VALENTE, MUSIC SCENE BY ANGIE. "Snak the Ripper rises from the dirt". The Chronicle-Journal. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Snak The Ripper Interview | Senses Lost". senseslost.com. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
- ^ "Getting To Know Vancouver's Snak The Ripper [Interview]". HipHopCanada.com. April 22, 2009. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "*NEW ALBUM* Snak The Ripper – From The Dirt". Up Top HipHop – Canadian HipHop Media Site. June 18, 2016. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
- ^ "SXSW 2013 Saturday Preview". QRO Magazine. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
- ^ "2016 WCMA Nominees". BreakOut West. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
- ^ "Music Previews, Datsik" (PDF). New Times Broward Palm Beach. 17: 28. July 3, 2014 – via https://ufdcimages.uflib.ufl.edu.
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- ^ "Young Kazh f. Onyx, Mobb Deep, JD Era, Snak The Ripper & Merkules – "Canadian Ties"". HipHopDX. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
- ^ "Snak The Ripper – "Vandalize Shit" ft. Onyx". UGSMAG. November 14, 2012. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
- ^ "Snak The Ripper – Stress Ft. The Outlawz (Music Video)". Canadian Hip Hop. December 5, 2016. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
- ^ https://hiphopdx.com, HipHopDX- (February 6, 2020). "#DXCLUSIVE: Classified Recruits Dax & Snak The Ripper For 'Rap Shit' Single". HipHopDX. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
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- ^ "Snak the Ripper Sex Machine". Retrieved October 31, 2017.
- ^ "Snak the Ripper – Fear of a snak planet » Álbum Hip Hop Groups". hhgroups.com. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
- ^ "Swollen Members 'Beautiful Death Machine' Tracklist & Cover Art". HipHopDX. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
- ^ C.M, Emmanuel C. M. Emmanuel. "Snak The Ripper News". XXL Mag. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
- ^ "Onyx - #wakedafucup (Cover, Tracklist, Infos)". Internationale Hip Hop & Deutschrap Alben (in German). March 16, 2014. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
- ^ Murphy, Sarah (December 1, 2015). "Jaclyn Gee "Apology" (Video)". exclaim.ca. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
- ^ "Snowgoons – Goon Bap (Cover, Tracklist, Stream, Snippet)". Internationale Hip Hop & Deutschrap Alben (in German). November 30, 2016. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
- ^ "Onyx & Dope D.O.D. – Shotgunz In Hell (Album)". The Cypher Effect. May 29, 2017. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
- ^ https://hiphopdx.com, HipHopDX- (February 19, 2018). "#DXCLUSIVE: Junk Drops "My Table" Video Featuring Snak The Ripper Cameo". HipHopDX. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
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External links
- Official website
- Snak the Ripper at IMDb
- Snak the Ripper discography at Discogs
- Snak the Ripper at AllMusic