User:TheRealMrWisdom/sandbox

(BIO) Mr. Wisdom Born Joel Critchley is a passionate Hip Hop recording artist hailing from the heart of Canadaʼs Okanagan Valley — Vernon British Columbia now residing in Kelowna B.C. Beginning to write and ryhme at the young age of 12, Hip hop became both a creative passion and a way of life for this talented artist. Inspired by artists such as Tupac, Nas, Vinnie Paz, Eminem, DMX, Wu Tang Clan, Mobb Deep, Snoop, Ice Cube and so many  others, have been the biggest influence on his style and approach as an artist and an emcee. Music provided, and continues to provide, an outlet to escape from reality during difficult times, and caters to his love and passion for creating music, and getting lost in the bliss of creation. At the age of 12 years old Critchley was introduced to street life and was infatuated with everything that it entailed, the parties the violence the drugs and alcohol, as a result he became addicted to hard drugs primarily cocaine and crack and was selling narcotics to support his habit. Due to his activity in the streets coupled with other  criminal activity Critchley found himself in a maximum security prison for juveniles right around his 13th birthday. He would spend the next 4 years in and out of those prison walls doing as long as 12 months in jail consecutively and not out more than a month or two at a time before finding himself right back behind bars. During his stints in prison went AWOL (escaped lawful custody) from detainment on two seperate occasions but was re captured no more than a week later on both occasions and sent back to custody with additional charges. At the age of 17, not long after being released from custody, his mugshot was in the vernon newspaper and A provincial wide warrant was issued for Mr.Critchley's arrest.His co accused had just been sentenced 3 1/2  years for home invasion, robbery and weapons possession. Tired of being at the systems disposal and living his life behind bars Critchley decided to go on the run and move to Calgary Alberta in hopes of leaving his past life and problems behind. He got a job at a local restaurant to make ends meet, as he also had a strong passion for cooking and in his spare time decided to Pursue his love and passion for music but this time more thoroughly. First through the art of battle rapping. It was here that the artist participated in his first stage performances. First shows took place at a variety of different venues including neighborhood bars, night clubs, and private events.From there his love grew and set out goals to release an official project.staying mostly out of trouble although was selling drugs to make ends meet and save up money for studio time. He recorded his first two songs entitled "Never Again " & "Words Of Wisdom" both in homemade studios. At the age of 24 Mr.Wisdom was charged with his first offence as an adult and his 5th assualt charge and sentenced to 6 months at Spy Hill Correctional Centre a minimum security prison, where he would stay in lockdown for 22.5 hours a day. Upon his release and his final prison sentence to date Mr. Wisdom decided to concentrate solely on his music and vow to never see the inside of a prison wall again. He recorded his first song in a professional studio entitled "No One Understands Me" followed by "My Pain" Mr.Wisdom has released three full length studio projects to date. Releasing his first full length 15 track studio mixtape, entitled “Stay True”, in 2012, Mr. Wisdom had the opportunity to work with a number of talented artists on this project including Moka Only, Sonik, Killimatic and many others. “Stay True” was recorded, mixed, and mastered by Deuce Fantastick. Sept.12.2012 Mr.Wisdom released his very first music video on YouTube entitled "Last Chance" filmed by Lee Watkins. In 2013, Mr. Wisdom presented his second mix tape “My Life” which featured artists such as K- Blitz, Kryple of Doom Squad, and numerous others. The first single from this album was “The Invasion”, a hardhitting double time single with Production from Mac Millon and music video which followed  directed by BC Filmz. “My Life” was recorded, mixed, and mastered by SMann. in August of 2011 while driving highly intoxicated Critchley crushed his brand new SUV into the side of a Hardisty, Alberta home crumpling the vehicle like a pop can breaking his hands on sterring wheel and nearly killing himself and both passengers who suffered minor injuries, It was then Critchley had decided to give up alcohol as his life was a rollercoaster that never seemed to provide much stability up to this point, sure they are fun but at what cost. From 2011 - 2014 Critchley had fell into a self destuctive state of mind falling into a deep addiction of opioid dependancy stemming from the lordosis in his back a birth defect consisting of a crooked spine ,coupled with his recent car wreck leading to pill abuse and eventually heroin which nearly took his life on many occasions.At the end of his addiction nearly 5 years later of daily intake of these drugs Critchley was a broken shell of himself, whithering away before his very own eyes, and knew something had to change or he would surely be another statistic swallowed by the harsh reality of opiate addiction dependancy and abuse. Being the stubborn human being he is matched with incredible fighters will Critchley would not let this be his fate. in 2014 Critchley sought out to recieve treatment for his addiction which was spiralling out of control,after a year of ups and downs. in 2105 he lost one of his very best friends and mentors to a heroin overdose, and was something Critchley had to deal with for the first time in his adult life sober.But this tragedy motivated him to keep himself grounded on the path he was persuing as he knew that at any moment that could easily have been him. by 2016 he was on a path moving forward with a new outlook and some hope back in a life which he once thought he'd never again have full control of. in 2017 Mr.Wisdom again lost one of his closest friends to an overdose this time not just a friend but a partner in music. "Killimatic"which hit particuarly close to home for him as they hadan unbreakable bond and a chemistry that was like no other. A year after Killimatic's passing to the day, Mr.Wisdom dropped his self titled debut album "Mr. Wisdom" dedicated to Killimatic's passing. Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Producer SMann. This Album has a total of eighteen tracks, and includes features from KXNG Crooked, Snak the Ripper, Mad Child, and many well versed Canadian artists, and producers.dedictaed to his friend who he loved #KILLIMATIC is engraved on back of cd cover, along with 3 unreleaed featured songs together on the project. On Sept.15th Mr.Wisdom released his first video from latest album entitled "Art Of War" filmed directed and edited by :KB KUTZ filmed in Kelowna, B.C "Art of War" captured the attention of "HipHopCanada" where they featured press release and video content on their blog site, along with both local papers "Vernon Morning Star" & "Kelowna Capital" where an article was featured on their web page as in their hardcopy press prints shortly after its release.

Mr. Wisdom has had the privledge of sharing the stage with many notable Hip Hop Artists, such as Swollen Members, Sweatshop Union, Bizzare of (D12), XZIBIT, Obie Trice, Tech N9ne, Krizz Kaliko and so many more. Mr. Wisdomʼs brute aggression, smooth deliverance, clever yet humorous rhyme schemes, coupled with his blunt approach to presenting his life experiences and his truth, has created a loyal and dedicated following. This fanbase continues to grow as the interest of listeners is sparked by, highly engaging stage presence,and brutally honest lyrics. The characteristics of his music, The scars which he wears on his sleeve, coupled with his growing platform, will continue to be a contributing factor to Mr. Wisdomʼs success in all his future endevours.