Washington D.C. native & current Saint John representative, Phakt, has music in his bloodline. His victories at DJ Olympics MC battle (2003, 2004, & 2005) have earned him a record deal and coverage on Much Music's Going Coastal. Winner of Freestyle Fightklub, Survival Of The Illest, and How The East Was Won (hosted by 106 & Park vet, Jin), and competitor in Aux TV's Ultimate MC battle (Episode 6). Appearing in songs alongside names such as Killah Priest, Louis Logic, C Rayz Walls, Vast Aire, 2Mex, Copywrite and Nature has helped the N.B. resident to stamp his name in the Canadian Hip Hop scene (as well as opening for countless major acts). Phakt & rhyme partner Monark, have recently released their studio LP, Arts & Crafts.