Years active 2011–present | Website [9] | |
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Members Megz KelliDougie DoEric NikolaidesDerek Van WagnerMichael Gonzales Albums Cirqlation, Van Geaux, Live in Bergen Record labels Universal Music LLC, Mercury Records Genres Hip hop music, Neo soul, Rhythm and blues Similar Calliope Musicals, Gina Chavez, Magna Carta, Riders Against the Storm, Harvest Thieves Profiles | ||
Magna Carda is an American hip hop outfit from Austin, Texas. The group is notable for performing with live instrumentation, and has been called "Austin's answer to The Roots" by Mashable.
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Career
Magna Carda was formed in 2011 at St. Edward's University by keyboardist/producer Dougie Do and rapper Megz Kelli. The group's lineup now includes guitarist Eric Nikolaides and bassist Derek Van Wagner. As the group has released previous projects, in January 2014, Magna Carda released their first major mixtape, titled Van Geaux. The group rose to prominence in the Austin music scene after performing at the inaugural X Games in Austin and after being featured in a BuzzFeed article, entitled "40 Songs Proving That Austin, Texas is the Capital of Dope Jams, along with NPR's "Heavy Rotation."
Discography
Songs
CALL ME THE BREEZEMidnight Blue / Live And Let Live · 2012
The RootCirqlation · 2016
Inviting You2013