Pimpton (CA)
Biography
Saskatchewan-based rapper, Pimpton combines old-school hip-hop influences with experimental production and thought-provoking introspective wordplay to create a distinctive brand of hip-hop. Originally hailing from Trinidad & Tobago, Pimpton’s music combines his Caribbean culture with contemporary Canadian hip-hop roots. Pimpton’s live performance is best described as pure energy, leaving audience members sweating and wanting more. Pimpton has performed over 500 shows across North America. He has performed at and played showcases at major festivals such as New Skool Rules, SXSW, JunoFEST, BreakOut West, Aftershock Festival, Cannabis Cup, and Canadian Music Week. He has also shared the stage with internationally recognized acts like the Wu-Tang Clan, Young Jeezy, Waka Flocka, Madchild, Andre Nickatina, Bone Thugz N Harmony, YG, Rich the Kid, Dizzy Wright, Xzibit, Demrick Kurupt, Warren G, and the Swollen Members.
Pimpton released his 5th album in 2018, featuring current hip-hop stars Fetty Wap, Tory Lanez, and Rich the Kid. In September 2019, Pimpton was the direct support act for Dizzy Wright & Madchild on a 25-date cross-Canada tour run. In May of 2024, Pimpton embarked on his first European tour spanning 5 shows, beginning in Rotterdam, the Netherlands at the New Skool Rules Music Conference & Festival showcase and ending in at a headlining gig in Oslo, Norway.
Pimpton’s high-quality music videos have been internationally broadcast and remain in rotation on Much (formerly known as Much Music) and MTV. He has independently sold over 20,000 copies of his six studio albums. In October 2020, Pimpton wrote, directed, and released his visual album entitled TUNNELZ which was the first visual album created and released by a Saskatchewan Artist, earning him a 2021 WCMA Video Director of the Year Nomination. In February of 2024, Pimpton released his collaboration album with Kholebeatz entitled “P.T. & Kholebeatz”, for which he will tour Europe Summer of 2024, kicking off with an official showcase at New Skool Rules 2024 in Rotterdam, Netherlands and ending at Mash Up Night in Oslo, Norway. This release was immediately followed up with the release of his 9th independent studio album KCMKV3, which was released August, 2024.
Pimpton’s goal is to push the hip-hop culture forward combining his signature style that promotes intricate wordplay and an untameable energy echoed only in the heart of the Canadian Prairies.