Def3, Oakum
Dec 14, 2024
Tickets
Saturday, December 14th
Def3 - 360 Stage with custom lighting and visuals
Oakum
The Exchange - 2431 8th Ave
This is an all-ages & Licensed event
Doors at 8:00 pm
Def3
Def3 is an award-winning artist based in Vancouver, Canada, who has made a name for himself in the hip hop and electronic scenes. He spent his childhood growing up on a ship as the child of relief worker parents providing aid in Western Africa, Latin American and Europe. This experience gave him a unique perspective of the world which is prevalent in much of his content and musical influence. He has performed at prestigious festivals and venues around the globe including 2010 Olympics, Shambhala Music Festival, Lightning In A Bottle, Sask Jazz Festival, Rifflandia, Project Pabst, Hip Hop Kemp, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Envision Festival, Juno Fest, SXSW, NXNE, Center Of Gravity, Canadian Music Week, Tallinn Music week, Earth Frequency Festival, Dawson City Music fest, Regina Folk Festival and many more.
His latest album “Weddings & Funerals” produced by Late Night Radio was released Jun 4th, 2021 and reached #1 on the iTunes Canada Hip Hop Charts and #7 overall for all genres its first week of release. He has received 4 WCMA nominations most recently for his album “Small World, following up his 2014 album Wildlif3 with Factor Chandelier, which won ‘Rap Recording Of The Year’ at the 2015 Western Canadian Music Awards. It also reached #1 overall nationally on Earshot (Canada) and #8 overall on CMJ (US) college radio hip hop charts and received critical acclaim from major hip hop blogs such as 2DopeBoyz, OkayPlayer, GrownUpRap and even a feature and interview co-sign on Mass Appeal from hip hip legend Masta Ace. Not only did Small World top the U.S. and Canadian national College Radio hip hop charts again after its release,it also reached #5 in November on CBC’s top 10 most streamed hip hop songs.
Showing his diversity, He has shared the stage with a wide variety of hip hop and electronic music’s biggest names such as, The Roots, Nas, Big Boi, Post Malone, Flatbush Zombies, The Hilltop Hoods, Foreign Beggars, Bad Bad Not Good, Adventure Club, House Of Pain, Foreign Beggars, Ghostface Killah, Salt-N-Pepa, BADBADNOTGOOD, Grandtheft, Inspectah Deck, Masta Ace, Nelly, Bliss n Eso, Blackalicious, Michael Franti and Spearhead, Onyx, The Beatnuts, Black Milk, Del the Funky Homosapien, Zioni, Souls of Mischief and many more.
Def3 has also collaborated with many other electronic acts including the The Funk Hunters, K+lab, SkiiTour, Sodown, Defunk and Pigeon hole to name a few. With sounds contagious to all types of music lovers seamlessly blending hip hop, funk, latin, soul, jazz, trap, glitch hop, dubstep and drum and bass. His unique stage presence combines a high energy performance packed with a wide variety of classic hip hop and dance inspired production styles, clever lyrics and catchy hooks from beginning to end.
360 DEGREE SHOW EXPERIENCE that will also include a custom AV / Lighting set. For those who have never seen a show like this, The premise is the artist performs a small stage in the centre of the crowd vs the traditional back against the wall. This concept was made popular by electronic djs and promoters at events such as Boiler Room and more recently Define Everything Future. This setup changes the whole experience to a much more intimate and interactive experience for all to enjoy and is something I’ve always dreamt of trying. So here we are!
Here are some video examples for you to check out bottom of the Description to help understand the idea further.
360 Degree Show examples
Dr Fresch @ DEF https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlnvWJflTd4
Fred Again @ Boiler Room https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0-hvjV2A5Y&t=2239s
Mr. Carmack @ DEF https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTNCrTsAG80
https://www.facebook.com/Def3qc
https://www.instagram.com/def3
Oakum
At the crossroads of sound and imagination stands OAKUM, a Vancouver-based artist transforming emotions into immersive musical experiences. By day, Kieran Jenkins shapes the world as an aspiring architect; by night, he becomes OAKUM, crafting compositions that blur reality and cinematic fantasy.
Since 2013, he has woven intricate soundscapes influenced by Porter Robinson, Flume, and ODESZA. His music is more than notes—it's a narrative spun with cinematic threads, inviting listeners to explore new dimensions of feeling.
Extending his artistry, OAKUM designs visuals that accompany his music, elevating each piece into a multi-sensory journey. These visuals are integral to his storytelling, enveloping audiences in a narrative where music and imagery coalesce.
Having performed across Vancouver and U.S. cities like Denver, New York, Idaho, and Seattle, OAKUM is poised to bring his dynamic blend of bass, beats, and cinematic soundscapes to festivals throughout Canada and the U.S. As a dual citizen, he seamlessly bridges the North American music scene.
Upcoming collaborations with K+Lab, Def3, ill.gates, Julia Khan, and Ashleigh Ball promise to showcase his evolving artistry to broader audiences.
Standing on the cusp of new horizons, OAKUM remains dedicated to pushing his craft's boundaries, inviting listeners to join his journey through sound and vision.
https://www.facebook.com/OakumMusic
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About the Exchange
The Exchange is wheelchair accessible and offers 2 non-gender/wheelchair-accessible washrooms.
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