Diabolic (rapper)

Diabolic
Birth name Sean George
Also known as 'Bolic
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Born Long Island, New York, U.S.
Genres Hip hop, Political hip hop, Battle rap
Occupation(s) Rapper
Years active 1999-present
Labels Viper Records
Associated acts Immortal Technique, Akir, Canibus, Vinnie Paz, Ras Kass, Kool G Rap, Ill Bill, Smoothe da Hustler, Block McCloud, Apathy, Army of the Pharaohs, Taboo, Poison Pen
Website diabolichiphop.blogspot.ca

Sean George is an American rapper known under the stage name Diabolic. He started receiving fame on the hidden track after Immortal Technique's song "Dance with the Devil". He is also a well-known battle rapper who has battled with rappers such as Immortal Technique, Mecca, and Rhymefest, among others. He released The Foul Play Mixtape in October 2006.

In 2010, Diabolic released Liar & A Thief, which was produced by Engineer with the exception of the song "Riot" featuring Deadly Hunta, which was produced by John Otto of Limp Bizkit on live drums. The album featured guest appearances from Immortal Technique, Canibus, Vinnie Paz, and Ill Bill,[1] and won the 2010 HHUG Album of the Year award.[2] His debut album was also listed on Billboard's R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart at #76 in April 2010.[3] Currently, he is preparing the release of his next album "The Disconnect".

Biography

Sean was born and raised in Long Island, New York. He grew up in a lower-middle-class family in a suburban neighborhood. His interest in hip-hop started when he listened to his older brother's hip-hop tapes, featuring artists such as EPMD, N.W.A. and Black Sheep when he was a child. When Sean was in his early teens, he became interested in graffiti and writing his own lyrics.

Diabolic was a street battle legend on Long Island, New York, developing his skills in record stores throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties. In late 1999, he took his talent to the New York City underground and made a name for himself in a number of high-profile battles in the legendary New York City venue the Wetlands.

In 2003, Immortal Technique was touring nationally and supported him. Sean was working on his debut album entitled Liar & a Thief and found a producer in Vancouver named Engineer. They worked heavily together and released Liar & a Thief. He was featured on a King Syze album Collective Bargaining, the song was titled The Strike Line and featured Army of the Pharaohs.

On January 28, 2012, Diabolic confirmed the launch of his own record label, "War Horse Records".

On February 10, 2012, Diabolic released a diss track to Tyler the Creator over the instrumental of Tyler's own Yonkers. The track was a response to the title track of Goblin, where Tyler mentions Immortal Technique.

In 2016, a feud was ignited between Diabolic and fellow New York rapper Talib Kweli. After a back-and-forth on Twitter in April in which Diabolic accused Kweli of making generalizations, Kweli penned an article in May titled When ‘White Fragility’ Affects Rappers, in which he discussed his views on white rappers and referenced Diabolic. In June, Diabolic released a diss track aimed at Kweli titled "IneKwelity."

Discography

Albums

Mixtapes

EP

References

  1. ↑ http://www.hiphopug.com/diabolic.html
  2. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-01-25. Retrieved 2012-01-24.
  3. ↑ https://www.billboard.com/artist/300860/diabolic/chart
  4. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/DiabolicFans/posts/856616254394739
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