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Urvah Khan
"Rock meets World" says Rapper / Rhyme writer Urvah Khan, when asked her about her sound. Seems natural for a Pakistani Canadian, having been exposed to Eastern and Western culture during her formative years.

Khan's family's journey landed her in Surrey B.C. then Toronto, (via Abu Dhabi.). "My mother was a journalist back in Pakistan, and I drew my love for words mostly from her... the transition to Rap and Hip Hop was easy, Rock however, took a real leap of faith!"

Running away from home as a Toronto teen didn't hurt her lyric work either. Eventually even leading her to convert from Islam to Christianity, something not to be taken lightly. "She had quite a trove of experiences from which to draw upon...” says Producer / Guitarist Ruben Huizenga.”A real aggressive edge that lends itself easily to Rock." Khan met her band consisting of Huizenga and Kenneth Griffin (the Central Nervous System) in 2009 at Huizenga's Toronto studio, where she was searching for her sound working with various electronic music producers.

Lightning struck when on a lark, Huizenga agreed to work on one track with her... (Later to be called "Nu Luv Sequence.") This was the dawn of a new direction for Khan, live instruments, Western & Eastern flavours and boundless energy. "I love the energy." says Khan. "I'm crazy... and now, so is my music!" "Obviously it was the live drums." says Griffin."Clearly it was the guitar...” says Huizenga. Whatever it was, Urvah Khan's aggressive reflections have struck a chord. "I don’t know, I guess I'm just a crazy little scrappy brown girl with lots to say..."

We're listening Urvah!

"Universal Rhythm Venture" is the independently released debut EP from Rapper/ Vocalist Urvah Khan. Produced by Toronto Rock team "the Central Nervous System," Khan smashes down East/ West barriers with aggressive honest lyrics, heavy drums, guitars, and an Eastern fusion of sounds that belie her Pakistani Canadian upbringing. The faint of heart beware, the arrival of this "scrappy brown girl" will leave no stone unturned!

"The Wrath of Urvah Khan" (Releasing 2012) is the first full length album from Rapper/ Vocalist Urvah Khan. Carrying on from her debut EP "Universal Rhythm Venture," Khan digs deep into what makes her defiant heart tick. She leaves listeners pumping fists one minute, singing along the next, defying classification, and demonstrating a depth of perspective beyond her years. Producers "the Central Nervous System" once again arm Khan with sounds both Eastern and Western, powerful and subtle, angry and vulnerable. With "Wrath," Urvah Khan has undoubtedly arrived!

As a Pakistani Canadian emerging from the Toronto suburb known as Malvern, Urvah Khan's musical choices were an exercise in faith. Thankfully for her (and us!) fortune has favoured the bold. Opening for artists such as Danny Fernandez, Saukrates, Gyptian and Choclair, Khan soon garnished attention locally; (OMNI Channel Toronto, Rogers TV, CKLN 88.1FM & Z103.5FM) as well as overseas; (BBC “Introducing Artist” Asian Network-Bobby Friction.) Khan's energy has now translated into “RUCKUS” a 2012 European tour that will see her in Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK. If faith the size of a mustard seed can move mountains, then watch out for Urvah Khan!

Booking & Info: URV@URVmusic.com www.URVmusic.com