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'Mickey Boston'

Mickey Boston

Mickey Boston
Birth nameWaqqas A. Khan
Born (1983-05-12) May 12, 1983 (age 41)
OriginMontreal, Quebec, Canada
GenresCanadian hip hop, Rap
Occupation(s)Rapper, songwriter,photographer activist
Years active2004-present
LabelsFonkey Munky Records

Waqqas A. Khan [1] (born May 12, 1983), better known by his stage name Mickey Boston, (/ˈmaɪkiː.ˈbɔːs.tɵn/), is a Canadian, Muslim rapper and photographer based in Montréal, Québec, Canada. He is often referred to as the "Madman of Hip-Hop", and is best known for his distinctive, eloquent and conscious style of rapping.[2]

Life and career

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Khan was born in the neighbourhood of Little Burgundy, Montreal, Canada [3]. At the age of 6, he and his family moved to Jackson Heights, Queens [4]. He eventually returned to Canada to attend Highschool, residing in the neighbourhood of Saint-Henri, Montreal. He started to rap at 13, when he was invited to host a radio show at CKUT, 90.3FM (Radio McGill) and soon after started producing, at the age of 14[5]. Holds a BA and a MA in Literature [6]. In 2011, Mickey Boston joined together with Weyes to form the Journeymen. The two artists are currently working on projects including an upcoming eponymous EP [7].

Discography

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Studio albums

EP

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Montreal Mirror". montrealmirror.com. Retrieved 2011-03-02.
  2. ^ "Mirror". MontrealMirror.com. 2011-08-02. Retrieved 2011-03-02.
  3. ^ "Muslim Hip Hop". Muslimhiphop.com. 2006-03-22. Retrieved 2011-09-02.
  4. ^ "Muslim Hip Hop". Muslimhiphop.com. 2006-03-22. Retrieved 2011-09-02.
  5. ^ "Muslim Hip Hop". Muslimhiphop.com. 2006-03-22. Retrieved 2011-09-02.
  6. ^ "Muslim Hip Hop". Muslimhiphop.com. 2006-03-22. Retrieved 2011-09-02.
  7. ^ MacSkeez, Geezer (2011-09-22). "Mirror". montrealmirror.com. Retrieved 2011-09-30.
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