Don’t Die with your music still in you
— Wayne Dyer 1940-2015
From 14 to 40. From the PNW redwoods to University stages across India to rapping about Human Trafficking for 300 men in Utah. From childhood to parenthood. Through Covid-19 with 2 daughters (one a newborn) while devastating fires raged through his town. The Inspirational Rapper is just NEVER GIVING UP.
Achieving A B.A. in Recording Arts TIR has put in his 10,000 hours to become an accomplished beat maker, MC, and recording engineer / producer. Honing his live show over decades through his solo work and as a member in numerous ensembles both as an MC and a vinyl DJ he has shared the stage with: KRS-One, Talib Kweli, Abstract Rude, Kung Fu Vampire, Vocab Slick, Michael Marshall and many others. He can both draw tears and get crowds to shout out lyrics.
TIR’s message of perseverance permeates every piece in his catalog and his newest body of work: “Home” offers true hip-hop heads a thought-provoking detour from mainstream misogyny, sex, and substance abuse. Somehow, while steeping in the nostalgia of picking blackberries and the life of a “Girl Dad” TIR simultaneously touches on stolen land, white cultural void, Israel, Palestine, police brutality, arson, nature worship, immortality, and manifestation.
Behold. Here is a true artist of substance who pours his life-force into his recordings and shows. Do not miss.
"Home" is out now
"Home" is out now
Events
Williams, OR
10/09/25 - Thursday - Medicine Show Revival
2000 Cedar Flat Rd williams, OR 97544
Hip hop and reggae show. Caribean style dinner. and more.
The inspirational rapper, ancient baby, gong 1:11.
Wolf Creek, OR
10/11/25 - Saturday - Sunny Valley Resort
124 1200 Leland Rd. Wolf Creek, OR 97497
Bring your magic to the second annual Witch and Wizard Festival.
On this day, we will gather as our true magical selves on sacred land.
Enjoy our festive entertainers and gifted healers.
Test your skills with a variety of games and epic quests!
Our time has come to show the world who we truly are, let your witch or wizard side shine through.
Medford, OR
10/16/25 - Thursday - 6th St Ballroom
120 e 6th st, medford or 97501
Southern Oregon leg of Abstract Rude’s Making Indie Traxx tour
With tour guests: Myrrhlin, The Inspirational Rapper, DJ Gobi, Wind Lung, Father Freshwater, and Namid Wolf.
8pm-12am 21+ $10
O’Brien, OR
10/17/25 - Friday - McGrew’s
33105 Redwood Hwy, O’Brien, OR 97534
Southern Oregon leg of Abstract Rude’s Making Indie Traxx tour
With tour guests: Myrrhlin, The Inspirational Rapper, DJ Gobi, Lee Spivey, Mista Chief, and Wilderness.
9pm-12am 21+ $5
Talent, OR
10/18/25 - Saturday - Private Event - 4-7pm
Listening party for the Inspirational Rapper’s new album “Home”.
With Special guests: Abstract Rude, Myyrhlin, Namid Wolf, DJ Gobi, Father Freshwater, and more...
Mt Shasta, CA
10/18/25 - Saturday - Watson’s Vets Club
404 N Mt Shasta Blvd, Mt Shasta CA 96067
Nor Cal Stop of Abstract Rude’s Making Indie Traxx tour
With tour guests: Myrrhlin, The Inspirational Rapper, DJ Gobi, & Peace Pirate.
10pm-2am 21+
Mt Shasta, CA
10/19/25 - Sunday - White Rabbit Creator clubhouse
5 N Main St #2 Ashland, OR 97520
Ashland ORegon Stop of Abstract Rude’s Making Indie Traxx tour
With tour guests: Myrrhlin, The Inspirational Rapper, DJ Gobi, Paper Gardens, Lxor, & cracker Jack.
7pm-10pm All Ages. $10
Grants Pass, OR
11/04/25 - Tuesday - True Juice
124 NW D St. Grants Pass OR 97526
It's been a wild ride. The Slap Frost Tour was conceived by 3 friends in a garage in Richmond, California in 2014. Originally the goal was to get out of the greater San Francisco Bay Area to share the collective talents of a battle tested, veteran DJ, a reformed wordsmith and an exceptional entertainer. After the inaugural 12 city run throughout 7 states, True Justice, Vocab Slick and Z-Man realized this independent "rap vacation" could be a platform not only for established acts but for up and coming talent who have never been on tour before. In the subsequent years the Slap Frost Tour has traveled to 110 cities and 45 states producing a decade of incredible performances.
