Ganza

Biography of Ganza

Michael '"Ganza" Martels was born in Dordrecht , The Netherlands on March 20, 1979, but grew up in Rotterdam south, where he met his first and only love, Hip Hop. He was influenced through the likes of the teacha, KRS1, the west side homie, Ice Cube and The clan that dropped C.R.E.A.M, Wu Tang.
Ganza has been writing, mc'ing and singing since the tender young age of 14. In 1994 he hooked up with the Gunmen committee. For several years he controlled... Meer »

Biography of Ganza

Michael '"Ganza" Martels was born in Dordrecht , The Netherlands on March 20, 1979, but grew up in Rotterdam south, where he met his first and only love, Hip Hop. He was influenced through the likes of the teacha, KRS1, the west side homie, Ice Cube and The clan that dropped C.R.E.A.M, Wu Tang.
Ganza has been writing, mc'ing and singing since the tender young age of 14. In 1994 he hooked up with the Gunmen committee. For several years he controlled and kept the crowds interest by delivering an energetic and well-executed show as hype man for E-life. Hence, the name Ganza which derives from the word Extravaganza, a noun meaning lavish, showy, entertainment.
He's a seasoned Hip Hop performer having performed at most major venues including: Ahoy, Nighttown, Waterfront, Melkweg, 013, Pardiso, Paardvantroje, etc…. performing professionally with several nationally and internationally known artists. He's featured on a number of albums including:
o Postmen's: Documents- "This life", Revival - "Curriculum"
o E-life's: Eleven -"Depression" and "Ganzalude", Mc2- "Old story" and "Bubble Gum"
o Uniq's: Married to Music- "Used 2 Cry" and "Straight Up Raw"
o Homegrown compilation - "Dingo shit''
o Wreckitnize's: Streetparade EP - "invitation"
o Scram Jones's: De Hop 12" - "Watcha know"
...and doing his own thing on...
o Various Artists Album: Social Life "'High Price".
During his three year hiatus from the scene Ganza has been writing and honing his skills as a solo artist. He's currently in the studio with 10th month production putting the finishing touches on his debut album Nu Dayz. The double single tentatively entitled Giddy up is slated to be independently released end, 2007.
These are Nu Dayz and Ganza's about to relight the fire in Dutch Hip Hop. « Minder