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WILLIAM M. WARE
GENRE:
RAP
HOMETOWN:
Phoenix, AZ
INFLUENCES:
Tupac, Public Enemy, LL Cool J,
Snoop Dogg, Method Man, Redman,
Run DMC, Luther Vandross, and Bob Marley
AWARDS:
Battle of The Rappers, Phoenix, AZ 1997 AND 1998
OPENED FOR:
2 Live Crew, Brotha Lynch,
Da Brat, and Rapping 4tay, Mystikal and Keith Murray
Growing up in the Southside of Phoenix, AZ, Desert Dweller has been rapping for over 15 years.
First influenced by Run DMC's song "My Adidas", Desert Dweller formed his own rap group FBI
(Funky Beat Investigators) and began performing at festivals and showcases all throughout the
Phoenix / Scottsdale area. His first big break came when he was signed to open for Da Brat's
Las Vegas concert in 1995. Continuing developing his craft and chasing opportunities, Desert
Dweller moved to the Northwest and made Seattle, WA his home. Since moving to Seattle,
Desert Dweller has performed at various local clubs, and opened for many national acts such
as Mystikal, Keith Murray, Kurupt, and Devin The Dude which has helped build a substantial
local fan base. He was also featured on KrunkClan's single "Summerjam" which received local
airplay on Seattle's #1 hit radio station, KUBE 93.
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