M.I.R.A.G.E / BIG SOUL

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MIRAGECareer at a Glance

(1985) Young Mirage begins to develop his early rhyme styles in school bus battles

(1991) Mirage forms the group Pure Flava along with DJ Supreme while in highschool (LBJ). The duo makes frequent appearances at talent shows and local showcases, winning most of them. Mirage establishes himself as an upcoming force. (1993) Mirage goes solo and attends Prairie View A&M University. He rapidly builds a solid following on campus and in the Houston area. (1996) Mirage and Austin rap artist Tee Double form Kinetic Entertainment/Marketing. They release Mirages single L.I.A.R. which becomes a hometown hit in Austin.


(1997) Mirage begins work on his fist album Grown Folk Music with producer/artist Caramona and Plays the SXSW (South By South West) music festival in Austin which builds his buzz further. (1998) Mirage releases "Grown Folk Music". The album experiences healthy sales in Prairie View and Austin. He also begins negotiations with Goodvibe Recordings to release the his Ep L.I.A.R.


(1999) Mirage releases an album "Rhythm Gumbo" to an enthusiastic local response. (2000) Mirage signs a one-project deal with Goodvibe Records to release the EP L.I.A.R (Life is a Rhythm). It becomes a mix-show hit across the country and internationally. (2001) Mirage builds his buzz with mix-tape appearances and founds MelodicScience Recordings, his own label. (2002) Mirage collaborates with producer Arson Optics to release the album "Bonafide" on MelodicScience. The album was voted 8 of the Texas top 10 hip hop albums of the year 2002 by the Austin Chronicle. The album receives high critical acclaim and solid sales. (2003) Mirage and Arson Optics, collectively known as Soul Odyssey, produce the mix-tape "Formula 512" showcasing the best of Austin hip hop. The mix-tape is a local smash and again makes the Austin Chronicles Top Ten releases of 2003. (2004) Mirage and Arson release the 12 inch maxi-single "The Offering" to much support from local and national DJs and once again establishes him on the mix-tape and college radio circuit. (2005) Mirage remains visible by releasing "The Other Side Of Texas" a 2 part series of highly acclaimed mix cds with up and coming Dj's Kunal and Tats (Table Manners Crew). Mirage also Re-establishes himself in the west coast market with a series of shows at the Temple Bar in Santa Monica, Ca. In the fall Mirage does a 3 month residency with a live band at the Tambaleo Lounge in Austin called "Soul Expression". (2006) Contributes to many projects including WDRT Mixtape Vol. 1, MunkeyWear Mixtape Vol 1. Along with preparing putting in work on his highly anticipated M.I.R.A.G.E album. (2007) Mirage drops his self titled album M.I.R.A.G.E to great reviews and great sales. In an effort to promote the album Mirage shoots his first video for the hometown anthem “Posted In The A”. (2008) After a great 2007 campaign Mirage goes back to the drawing board and regroups. He builds a studio in his NorthEast Austin loft and delves into the art of production. Mirage with longtime partner Young Nick start The GUUD movement. (2009) Mirage and The GUUD take Texas by storm by releasing a highly anticipated album THE GUUDNESS in 2009 and doing a butt load of shows. Mirage begins producing music and establishes Soul Savant Studio. Mirage also becomes very interested in the visual aspect of his presentation by editing and directing a slew of online viral videos for his solo projects as well as The Guud music



THE GUUD STAGE INTRO IN THE METROPLEX



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