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Sirreal
Sirreal is a Canadian hip hop artist bringing hard-hitting beats and lyrical talent to every performance. As an entertainer, Sirreal knows how much hard work and dedication it takes to be one of Vancouver Islands' best. Born in Comox, BC and currently holding it down for Nanaimo, this hip hop phenomenon takes full advantage of today's technology wrangling his army of fans via internet, music videos, albums, concert promotions and constant hustle. Just like the music industry, the life of this rising star has not been easy. Devastated by the untimely death of both his father and older brother, Sirreal learned to stand as a man conquering his demons of addiction and poverty. Sirreal boldly laces his lyrics with the die-hard truths of reality and its consequences whether they be positive or negative. Sirreal's musical style bridges all genres of music by blending truthful hard-hitting lyrics with a live touring stage band by the name of Blue Satellite. With great determination and gratitude, Sirreal's “In The Nick of Time“ album has been released independently and has sold 1000 physical copies as well as 2500 digital sales to date.

Awards & Accolades

 * Was nominated for a 2019 Independent Music Awards Placed 2nd in the Nanaimo Battle of the Bands at the Cambie hotel.
 * Won the "So you think you can rap" contest in Victoria BC taking home $1000.
 * Took 1st place in the "Open for Classified" contest in Nanaimo and in doing so got to meet one of his idols.
 * Played Electric Love Festival and Rifflandia Festival in 2017.
 * Has compiled a record of 9-1 in rap battling in both freestyle and prewritten formats.
 * Recently won the Sunrise Records nationwide talent contest which will see Sirreal's new album in 88 Sunrise Records stores across Canada.
 * Have helped raise over $15000 for BC Children’s Hospital through fundraising shows.
 * Raised $25,000 through a Kickstarter campaign in 19 days to pay for his new album and tour.
 * Having come from a poor family, Sirreal put on a series of benefit shows to pay for his brothers funeral.
 * Won a Battle of the Bands against 12 other full bands to win $5000 in Errington BC.

Sirreal's reputation precedes him. He continues to shine with over 500 shows all over BC and Alberta. Opening for such artists as Nelly, Tech Nine (5 Times!!!), Classified, Royce Da 5”9, Bone Thugs N Harmony, T.I. B Real of Cypress Hill, Devin The Dude, Heavy Metal Kings (Vinny Paz and Ill Bill), Masta Ace, Bif Naked, The Beatnuts, Daniel Wesley, Moka Only, Sweatshop Union, and Juno award-winning rap artist Belly, just to name a few. wards-nominees-announced/ for the best new song.