Biography
There are at least 2 groups with the name Black Actors.
(1). Black Actors is a four-piece indie/punk/post-punk band from Ottawa, Ontario Canada. Their debut EP, Je t'aime, was released independently in June of 2006.
The band members are Brent Sweet, Dave Secretary, Steve Lam, and Davey Quesnelle (Quebexico, Male Nurse).
(2). BLACK ACTORS is a progressive hip-hop duo composed of Chris Mose (Quiz) and Tk Kayembe (.anansi). The Denver based groups music can be described as intelligent hip-hop mixed with trap bangers, wonkey off-kilter beats and deep-rooted lyrics. Imagine MF Doom linking up with a hologram of j.dilla. It’s kind of like that. They’re all about keeping things unified and cohesive which is evident in their name, a nod to the immortal Dave Chappelle quote “black actors just got to stick together.
Chris Mose (Quiz) grew up as an army brat, traveling all around the country, and began writing poetry at a very early age. His love for words and his love for music met just before graduating from high school where he started recording and has been naturally progressing since then. Performing since 2004, Chris has shared the stage with Wiz Khalifa, RZA, Kool Keith, Zion I, and countless others. With his past collaborative releases having seen high placement on the CMJ Hip Hop charts, Quiz’s smooth vocal delivery and dynamic lyrical abilities put him at the top of the game.
Tk Kayembe (.anansi) grew up in an African household in Saint Louis, MO. He started making music at the age of 4, becoming proficient in just about every major instrument. In 2009 he began producing using strictly native instruments machine which he continues to do to this day. In late 2009, Quiz and .anansi met through mutual friend / musician Paper Diamond and began the hip-hop group Black Actors in late 2011. In the very short time they have been playing live shows, they have already shared the stage Eligh (living legends) and Amp Live (Zion I), Doodlebug (Digable Planets), Fat Lip (Pharcyde), Cherub, k.flay, Two Fresh, Jables, Dom Kennedy, Sexytime, and Dam Funk.
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