MC MUGZ Press Release

The streets of Montreal have a new voice, and he goes by the name of MUGZ!

Raised within the city of Chateauguay (AKA Chat-Town) by way of NDG, MUGZ (born Michael Stoute) is on his grind towards the top of charts and not letting anything stand in his way. MUGZ is surrounded by musical talent and his true inspiration who happens to be well-known recording artist Mezziah who is CEO of the fast rising company Hus-a-lah Entertainment as well MUGZ & Mezziah happen to share a strong bond, one of blood & an unconditional love for the music that the culture of Hip-Hop creates.

MUGZ took to the underground stage of Hip-Hop at a young age. MUGZ engaged in numerous freestyle battles in order to sharpen his skill set & garnered the attention needed to set the path to his current status as the rising phoenix in Canada’s Hip-Hop industry. He also caught the attention of his older cousin Mezziah who decided to take MUGZ under his wing as part of his recording label. MUGZ recorded his first single “Too Damn Hard” at the phenomenal age of 17 with label mates Shiness, MUGZ wasted no time in dropping a debut mixtape entitled“ THE MUGZSHOT VOLUME 1”, featuring renowned Montreal and Toronto artists Bobby Bucks, Lady J, AK, Young Fresh and his mentor Mezziah. The recognition gained from the mixtape brought on multiple requests for public performances on stage, MUGZ has appeared on stage with International R&B starlet Rihanna & has opened for Shady/Aftermath artist Obie Trice during his 2006 North American tour.

MUGZ has appearances at various concert venues, industry shows, colleges, nightclubs, and radio stations. MUGZ shows Toronto audiences consistency with his fluid delivery & his unapproachable skills, which has gained much praise and love from the urban and mainstream fans of Hip-Hop throughout the city. The young artist MUGZ was also awarded Canada's "Hip Hop Lives 2007" award by Reverend Gray of the Imani church in Montreal after displaying his MC skills during live competition.

MUGZ is currently hard at work concerning the business aspect of his career as well as the educational facet of his life. He is now on course to complete a degree in Psychology at Dawson College while still dedicating every spare moment to mastering his craft. On October 13, 2007, MUGZ displayed his versatility by dropping the sophomore mixtape sequel entitled "THE MUGZSHOT VOLUME 2 DOUBLE OR NOTHIN". The success of this current mixtape is in thanks to the two lead hit singles “I GOT YA” and “RISE” featuring Dina. MUGZ who is known throughout the city as “The Unsigned Hype” had his mixtape sales soar beyond 200 copies in the first day.

Despite all his short-term accomplishments, MUGZ has remained humble and patient. He considers himself a “Rookie to the game”. He owes his success to the primary woman in his life, Mrs. Stoute, whose strong West Indian influence on his upbringing made him the man he is today.
MUGZ is the official ambassador of Hip-Hop in Montreal & Toronto, his prowess and magnificent skill on the mic is soon to lead to fortune and fame. A true story of grit, determination and never letting his dreams fade…

Get your copy of “THE MUGZSHOT VOL 2 DOUBLE OR NOTHIN”

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