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
Corvallis, OR
9/25/25 - Bombs Away Cafe -
2527 Northwest Monroe Avenue Corvallis, OR 97330
Abstract Rude’s Making INdie Traxx Tour with guests Cody Nash, The Inspirational Rapper, Myrrhlin, and DJ Gobi. 8pm-12am, $10, 21+
Eugene, OR
9/26/25 - The Space Bar -
150 West Broadway Eugene, OR 97401
Abstract Rude’s Making INdie Traxx Tour with guests 80HD, Plaedo, The Inspirational Rapper, Myrrhlin, and DJ Gobi. 8pm-12am, $10, 21+
Portland, OR
9/28/25 - Sunday - The Haven
2505 Northeast Pacific Street Portland, OR 97401
Pdx Indie Art Walk 2pm-5pm Performances & Cypher 5pm-10pm - ALL Ages - $15 in advance $20 at door.
Abstract Rude, Vursatyl, Propaganda, Rhymewave, Krow, Rob The Universe, Adam Cedar, Myrrhlin, The Inspirational Rapper, DJ Gobi.
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.
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.
