Arlo Maverick
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | Established. Jan 01, 2014 | INDIE
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Press
Arlo Maverick's Maybe Tomorrow ranked #20 on CMJ's 2016 Year End Hip-Hop Charts. Maybe Tomorrow charted for 17 weeks on CMJ's weekly hip-hop charts peaking at #3. - CMJ
Arlo Maverick's Maybe Tomorrow ranked #11 on Earshot's 2016 Year End Hip-Hop Charts. Maybe Tomorrow charted for 9 weeks on Earshot's weekly hip-hop charts taking the #1 slot for four weeks, three of which were consecutive. - The National Top 20 Hip Hop of 2016
Winner of the the 2017 EMA'S Rap/Hip Hop Recording of the Year | Arlo Maverick "Too Many Too's" featuring K-Riz - Edmonton Music Awards
You might remember Arlo Maverick from his work with the Edmonton hip-hop group Politic Live. His debut solo album tells the story of a character he calls "Soup," a promising musician struggling with loss, addiction, and the search for success. Soup is troubled, but he's also tough and not afraid to look trouble right in the eye. - CBC Radio - Key of A
2016 Rap/Hip Hop Artist of the Year & Video Director of the Year Nominee - Western Canadian Music Alliance
Winner of the the 2016 EMA'S Rap/Hip Hop Recording of the Year | Arlo Maverick "More" featuring Oozeela - Edmonton Music Awards
Maybe Tomorrow is like a play or film that follows a character who has been living a tragedy without his knowing it, and the growth comes in newfound self-awareness of what he had and what he has lost.
4 out of 5 - The Cultural Nomad
The extra wait was worth it. Maybe Tomorrow, which mixes hip-hop beats with gospel, soul, robo-pop, and eerie Blade Runner-style soundscapes, is a poignant and powerful look at Soup’s life — from his family dynamics to his girl problems to his attempts at therapy to his relapse into addiction. - Edmonton Journal
In listening to Maybe Tomorrow, it’s clear that a great deal of thought and planning went into the album in order for its story to be a cohesive and impactful one. - Vue Weekly
Ellipsis is a career-defining masterpiece. - Edmonton Journal
Ellipsis is arguably the most important rap recording ever made in, about, and for the town they fondly call “Elympia”. - Edmonton Examiner
In listening to Ellipsis, one gets the feeling that this is what classic hip-hop is all about; speaking out about the issues that affect us. - HipHopCanada.com
The rappers' flows, and singing, is unexpected, melodic, and creative. - RapReviews.com
Mahogany Public says it the way it is, speaking the truth, and losing all inhibitions in order to speak the minds of many people who have either tried and been silenced, or are too scared to speak up for what they know is right. - chry1055.wordpress.com
2010 Urban Recording of the Year Politic Live Presents... Mahogany Public JALI Volume 1 - Western Canadian Music Awards
Politic Live’s strengths are formidable. First, dope beats. Second, catchy hooks. Third, and most importantly, the group exudes sincerity. - PopMatters.com
BEST RAP RECORDING - Politic Live Block O Remix featuring Rochester a/k/a Juice, Shad K, Jerys, & Oozeela. - CBC Radio 3
With a wide array of tracks that the audience can appreciate and a variety of beats influenced by reggae, dancehall, and hip-hop, Politic Live's "Adaptation" dissproves the Canadian hip hop stigma of artists releasing inferior music. All I have to say is that U.S. emcees have some competition headed their way. - RapReviews.com
Adaptation is a solid addition to what is fast becoming the niche of Canrap: brainy, organic and challenging hip-hop. - Exclaim Magazine
'Outstanding Urban Recording' - Western Canadian Music Awards
Politic Live are three dope MC’s from Edmonton who are steady on the rise. The perfect blend of radio friendly, Kanye/ R+B flavours, Southern Crunk, Hardcore and Reggae vibes makes for a diverse listening experience, with lyrics treading the balance between politicized knowledge of self and the steady hustler grind.
- ABORT Magazine
Politic Live are three dope MC’s from Edmonton who are steady on the rise. The perfect blend of radio friendly, Kanye/ R+B flavours, Southern Crunk, Hardcore and Reggae vibes makes for a diverse listening experience, with lyrics treading the balance between politicized knowledge of self and the steady hustler grind.
- ABORT Magazine
"Favorite Urban Artist or Group of the Year". - 8th Annual Independent Music Awards
"Rap/Hip Hop Recording of the Year" - Western Canadian Music Awards
"Rap/Hip Hop Recording of the Year" - Western Canadian Music Awards
Politic Live's new album, Adaptation, bucks hip-hop's worst stereotypes to deliver a sublimely produced and conscientious collection of music. - Edmonton SUN
Politic Live's new album, Adaptation, bucks hip-hop's worst stereotypes to deliver a sublimely produced and conscientious collection of music. - Edmonton SUN
Discography
Arlo Maverick
Maybe Tomorrow
Music For Mavericks Entertainment
Released February 2016
Link: https://itun.es/i6Yd88H
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Bio
3X EMA Award Winner Arlo Maverick is a Hip-Hop artist who aims to move his fans physically and emotionally. With his slogan of “Music that's well rounded like Beyonce's hips”, Arlo’s music is relatable and timely, touching on everything from dating with trust issues, coping with suicide, to being undervalued at your 9 to 5.
Sonically, Arlo’s music tells a story much like his words. In listening to his music, you can hear how his wit and wordplay marry his musical scores that incorporate genres like Soul and EDM, but are distinctly hip-hop. When you consider that Arlo has received airplay in multiple countries (US, Japan), appeared in a variety of publications (Vice, Noisey), and charted on national campus radio charts (CMJ, Earshot), it’s clear his proficiency hasn’t gone unnoticed.
Stepping away from hip-hop’s tradition of just an MC and a DJ, Arlo incorporates this hip-hop staple with his live band, Rich Echo. Arlo’s live show, which he describes as a symbiotic exchange, has opened doors for him to headline festivals (North Country Fair, Sasquatch Gathering), open for hip-hop icons (Classified, Shad) and travel overseas (UK, South Korea).
Arlo is currently releasing singles to build interest for a full-length album.
Awards & Nominations
AWARDS
2019 - Edmonton Music Awards Award for Rap Recording of the Year – “Ceiling Fan” featuring Oozeela
2017 - Edmonton Music Awards Award for Rap Recording of the Year – “Too Many Too's” featuring K-Riz
2016 - Edmonton Music Awards Award for Rap Recording of the Year – “More” featuring Oozeela
NOMINATIONS
2017 - Edmonton Music Awards Nomination for Male Artist of the Year
2017 - Edmonton Music Awards Nomination for Artist To Watch
2016 - Western Canadian Music Award Nomination for Rap/Hip Hop Artist of the Year – Maybe Tomorrow
2016 Western Canadian Music Award for Video Director of the Year – "More"
2016 - CUT Hip-Hop Awards Nomination for Album of the Year – Maybe Tomorrow
2016 - CUT Hip-Hop Award Nomination for Music Video of the Year – “More”
Festival & Conference Highlights
2019 – New Skool Rules | Rotterdam, Netherlands
2019 – Northern Power Summit | Toronto, Canada
2019 – Northern Touch Music Festival | Winnipeg, Canada
2018 – New Skool Rules | Rotterdam, Netherlands
2018 – FOCUS Wales | Wrexham, Wales
2018 – Tallinn Music Week | Tallinn, Estonia
2018 – Sasquatch Gathering | Metis Crossing, Canada (Headliner)
2017 – Up & Downtown Music Festival | Edmonton, Canada
2017 – Zandari Festa | Seoul, South Korea
2017 – Breakout West | Edmonton, Canada
2017 – North Country Fair | Slave Lake, Canada (Headliner)
2016 – Breakout West | Regina, Canada
Opening Act Credits
2019 – Opened for Black Box Music recording artist, SHAD
2019 – Opened for Universal Music Canada recording artist, CLASSIFIED
2017 – Opened for eOne Music recording artist, CADENCE WEAPON
2017 – Opened for Black Box Music recording artist, SHAD
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