MC FLIPSIDE
House / Tech / Electro House (Canada)

 

 

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Canada’s most globally-recognized MC, Flipside, may have flipped his identity, but fans continue to flip for him by the thousands; as MIC Perri’s worldwide reputation starting in the hip hop arena is well on its way to matching his legendary status as one of the most respected and sought-after MCs in dance club history.

Reinventing himself in his true passion, Perri is hard at work with the most visionary producers, musicians and rappers who share his desire to define the future of hip hop, building a sound designated as Electro-Hop; a fusion of electro, urban and pop-music.

Perri has headlined alongside a who’s who of hip hop / pop royalty, including: Black Eyed Peas, Run DMC, Wu Tang Clan, De La Soul, KRS 1, Sir Mix A Lot, Dee Lite, D12, and Mos Def.  As MC Flipside he has toured the world several times, igniting the scene in countries such as Canada, the U.S., Mexico, Puerto Rico, Japan, Hong Kong, Germany, Italy, England and most recently Croatia

Flipside’s amazing career spans over a decade, back to the golden age of the hip hop and club scenes of the mid-90s.  In 1996, he gained the distinction of being the only vocalist/ MC to ever host a show on commercial radio in Canada, which led to a 3-CD deal with Warner subsidiary Stickman/Popular, with “Trippin’ on Energy Vol. 1” selling over 5,000 copies.

In 1999, Flipside began releasing original productions and remixes with partner Paranoid Jack; on labels such as Stickman, Jinxx, Aquarius and IHR. These vinyl singles gained support from heavyweights such as: DJ Dan, Josh Wink, Bad Boy Bill, Dave Armstrong, Donald Glaude and Roger Sanchez, who featured Flipside and Jack’s mix of “We’ll be Together on his “Mix Mag U.K. compilation.

By this time, he was touring all over North America with jungle DJ Freaky Flow, selling out venues from coast to coast.  Being featured on Freaky Flow’s classic “Obscene Underground”, which sold over 20,000 units worldwide, catapulted Flipside into the global limelight.  “Trippin’ on Energy Vol. 3” completed the trilogy, and became the only compilation by a Toronto MC ever to be named Best Compilation by the Montreal Mirror. 

In 2000, MC Flipside spearheaded the first ever “iDance” compilation, full of politically charged messages that helped ignite the masses and eventually overturn the rave ban in the electronic music community. The Globe and Mail’s Rinaldo Walcott called Flipside’s “Strikeback” “one of the most politically influential songs in Canadian history.”

As the new millennium progressed, Flipside exploded.  In 2001 he: signed with SPG/Universal to release “Sounds Of The Underground 2001”; was featured on Paranoid Jack’s “Last Of The Funky Cyborgs”, which spawned the international smash “Slave Driver” and was supported by Steve Angello, Steve Lawler, Peace Division and Deep Dish; and teamed up with Freaky Flow to produce “World Domination” on the seminal dance label Moonshine.  Flipside’s now legendary “Skimpy’s Skit” went on to be downloaded over 50,000 times, and sold over 25,000 units around the world.  2002’s “Keep it Live”, another collaboration with Freaky Flow released on Moonshine, became yet another 20,000+ worldwide seller. 

In 2003, he teamed with internationally acclaimed house DJ Dave Armstrong to create the disco stomper “Release The Tension”.  This record becomes an underground smash, licenses all across Europe and remixed by the likes of French legend Antoine Clamaran.
By 2004, Flipside was working with global titans.  America’s top DJ Bad Boy Bill featured Flipside’s “Release The Tension” acapella on his “Behind The Decks” compilation; and his IHR label released “Hydroponic Music”, produced by two-time Juno award winner Hatrias, on the “Illicit Activities” EP.   Another Juno-nominated producer, M1, called on Flipside for the Hip House/Acid fuelled monster “Freak The Frequency”; which received heavy support from Josh Wink, Bad Boy Bill, DJ Dan, and Donald Glaude.  “Freak the Frequency” was remixed by Antoine Clamaran and released in multiple countries, as well as being licensed to Sony BMG Australia.

2005 saw Flipside receive his first Juno nomination, as the M1-produced “Robopop was nominated for Best Dance Album.  Also marking 2005 was his ubiquitous presence on MTV around the world; “Got You Movin” with DJ DLG was featured on the “MTV Ibiza” compilation mixed by DJ Jean (The Launch), and “Vegas” with DJ Fuse on MTV’s “Road Rules”.

Highlights of 2006 were “Rock Da Floor”, the underground smash with Germany’s Dub Deluxe that was licensed to some of the biggest dance labels in the world including Blanco Y Negro, Free 2 Air, Molto, Cyber, and Sound Division.

2007 witnessed a dozen Flipside hits and the dawn of MIC Perri.  The first big play for MIC Perri was from BBC Radio DJ Judge Jules for the M1 remix of “Have a Nice Day” earning support from DJ’s Armand Van Helden, Steve Porter, and Joachim Garraud. The track was also licensed to Malente’s “WHOW” mix compilation.

2008 turned out to be a very successful year! Already in stores one may find MC Flipside & MIC Perri via recognized compilations such as: Ibiza Annual 2008 (Ministry of Sound), Global Underground 2009, Godskitchen 2009, Canada’s Finest House (Hi Bias / Warner) and Pure Dance 2008 (Universal).  Canada’s Finest House also spawned the club banger and Beatport’s #1 selling Electro single “Just The Tip".  Other hits include: Deadmau5 feat. MC Flipside – “Hi Friend”, Hatiras & MC Flipside – “Get Blahsted”, M1 & MC Flipside “I’ll House You”, Hatiras & MC Flipside’s “Tribute” and Tune Brothers feat. MC Flipside’s “Dirty, Nasty”.

2009 has shaped up to be one of Flipside’s biggest years yet! From receiving a Juno nomination for “Best Dance Recording” for “Get Blahsted” to releasing his own original productions and featured collaborations on labels such as Toolroom, Cr2 & Ministry of Sound with some of the best producers in Dance music such as Deadmau5, Yves Larock, Funkagenda, Bart B More & Wolfgang Gartner.

Worldwide heavies supporting the new music include: David Guetta, Pete Tong, Judge Jules, Erick Morillo, Roger Sanchez, Mark Knight, Benny Benassi, Fedde Le Grand, Tocadisco, Steve Angello, DJ Dan, Donald Glaude, Kid Massive, and Bad Boy Bill.