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|Born = {{birth date and age|1989|03|16}}
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|Occupation = [[Rapper]], [[Tour Manager]], Booking Agent, President of RhymeSick Entertainment
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|Genre = [[Hip hop music|Hip hop]]
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|Years_active = 2007–present
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|Label = RhymeSick Entertainment / Lyrikal Snuff Productions (LSP)
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|caption = Statik G promoting "All Out of Normal: Act I" during 'All Out of Normal' tour
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|name = Statik G
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|birth_name = Derrek T Jensen
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|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1989|03|16}}
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|origin = [[Fairbanks, Alaska|Fairbanks]], [[Alaska]], [[United States]]
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|genre = [[Hip hop music|Hip hop]]
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|occupation = [[Rapper]]/[[Tour Manager]]/Booking Agent/President of RhymeSick Entertainment
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|years_active = 2007–present
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'''Derrek T Jensen''' (born March 16, 1989, Fairbanks, [[w:c:alaska
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Alaska]]),<ref
name
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"Hip
Hop for a Cause">
{{
cite web
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last=Connor|first=Elysia|url=
http://
casperjournal
.com/
arts/article_e52a9f14-2490-5922-adf0-f68833997a0f.html|title=Derrek Jensen Gives Back
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</ref> better known by his stage name '''Statik G''', is an American [[rapper]]. He is a signed artist with [[horrorcore]] [[record label]] Lyrikal Snuff Productions (LSP), and also runs a [[hip hop]] record label known as RhymeSick.
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'''Derrek T Jensen''' (born March 16, 1989, [[Fairbanks, Alaska]]),<ref name="Hip Hop for a Cause">{{cite web|last=Connor|first=Elysia|url=http://casperjournal.com/arts/article_e52a9f14-2490-5922-adf0-f68833997a0f.html|title=Derrek Jensen Gives Back}}</ref> better known by his [[stage name]] '''Statik G''', is an American [[rapper]]. He is a signed artist with [[horrorcore]] [[record label]] Lyrikal Snuff Productions (LSP), and also runs a [[hip hop]] record label known as RhymeSick.
== Early life ==
== Early life ==
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Jensen's parents moved from Fairbanks after he was born, and raised him in
[[
Casper, Wyoming
]]
. He put his music online in 2007, which led to his decision to make music his career. Jensen dropped out of high school and got his
[[
General Educational Development
|
GED
]]
after turning 18. He spent most of his teenage years on drugs and alcohol attempting to numb the pain from several deaths within his family and circle of friends.<ref name="Saved by Hip Hop">{{cite web|last=Connor|first=Elysia|url=http://casperjournal.com/entertainment/arts-and-theatre/article_12509265-4d8b-53c0-8278-0b35064ecb4d.html|title=Derrek Jensen is Saved By Hip Hop}}</ref> He moved to Denver CO to rebuild his career. Statik G is now rapping for Lyrikal Snuff Productions, and also his own music label RhymeSick Records, including rappers such as Monster City, Doc Suess, Biskit, JRod the Problem, Dizzle, Fade, and more. Statik G has shared the stage with artists including [[Tech N9ne]], [[Twiztid]], [[Bone Thugs n Harmony]], [[T-Pain]], [[The Game (rapper)|The Game]], [[Great White]], [[Brotha Lynch Hung]], and [[The Flatlinerz]].<ref name="Hump Day Hip Hop">{{cite web|last=Nyke|first=DJ|url=http://kisscasper.com/hump-day-hip-hop-local-7/|title=Hump Day - Statik G}}</ref>
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Jensen's parents moved from Fairbanks after he was born, and raised him in Casper, Wyoming. He put his music online in 2007, which led to his decision to make music his career. Jensen dropped out of high school and got his General Educational Development
(
GED
)
after turning 18. He spent most of his teenage years on drugs and alcohol attempting to numb the pain from several deaths within his family and circle of friends.<ref name="Saved by Hip Hop">{{cite web|last=Connor|first=Elysia|url=http://casperjournal.com/entertainment/arts-and-theatre/article_12509265-4d8b-53c0-8278-0b35064ecb4d.html|title=Derrek Jensen is Saved By Hip Hop}}</ref> He moved to Denver CO to rebuild his career. Statik G is now rapping for Lyrikal Snuff Productions, and also his own music label RhymeSick Records, including rappers such as Monster City, Doc Suess, Biskit, JRod the Problem, Dizzle, Fade, and more. Statik G has shared the stage with artists including [[Tech N9ne]], [[Twiztid]], [[Bone Thugs n Harmony]], [[T-Pain]], [[The Game (rapper)|The Game]], [[Great White]], [[Brotha Lynch Hung]], and [[The Flatlinerz]].<ref name="Hump Day Hip Hop">{{cite web|last=Nyke|first=DJ|url=http://kisscasper.com/hump-day-hip-hop-local-7/|title=Hump Day - Statik G}}</ref>
== Music career ==
== Music career ==
Statik G started out as a basement rapper, then an internet rapper, until finally performing his first show in 2008.<ref>http://coast2coastmixtapes.com/member/statikg</ref>
Statik G started out as a basement rapper, then an internet rapper, until finally performing his first show in 2008.<ref>http://coast2coastmixtapes.com/member/statikg</ref>
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Statik G was part of a group called Prescription Rx (now called PRESCRxPTION), which brought the first [[Psychopathic Records]] act to Wyoming, [[Anybody Killa]],<ref>http://casperjournal.com/arts/article_84837b4b-e6c7-59be-8307-654270cc06a6.html</ref> and also became the first Wyoming-based group to perform at [[Gathering of the Juggalos]]. After five years in the group, the individual rappers (including Statik G, MC Viruz, Biskit, and BIG Murda) left to pursue solo music careers. Shortly after this time, he moved from Casper to
[[
Denver
]]
, [[Colorado]] to make music his career and has called it home since. <ref>http://www.rhymesick.com/statik_g/</ref>
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Statik G was part of a group called Prescription Rx (now called PRESCRxPTION), which brought the first [[Psychopathic Records]] act to Wyoming, [[Anybody Killa]],<ref>http://casperjournal.com/arts/article_84837b4b-e6c7-59be-8307-654270cc06a6.html</ref> and also became the first Wyoming-based group to perform at [[Gathering of the Juggalos]]. After five years in the group, the individual rappers (including Statik G, MC Viruz, Biskit, and BIG Murda) left to pursue solo music careers. Shortly after this time, he moved from Casper to Denver, [[
w:c:colorado|
Colorado]] to make music his career and has called it home since. <ref>http://www.rhymesick.com/statik_g/</ref>
He joined his first national tour with [[Insane Poetry]] and the rapper Scum. Statik G began touring with LSP and Gritty Musick,<ref name="Gritty Musick">{{cite web|last=Sick|first=Rhyme|url=http://www.rhymesick.com/news_at_4:20/gritty_musick_tour_has_started/|title=Statik G x Gritty Musick}}</ref> appearing on at least three to four tours per year following his return to solo music in 2013. He released multiple music videos when launching his solo career, including official videos for 'Bottom' and 'Slightly Sober.' <ref>http://kisscasper.com/caspers-own-statik-releases-new-music-video-for-slightly-sober-video/</ref> During that time, he released 'Slightly Sober', 'The Bad Guy', 'Faded Static', 'All Out of Normal: Act I'.<ref name="BoxState Heavyweight">{{cite web|last=Report|first=Staff|url=http://www.denver.com/events/box-state-heavyweight-tour-at-sunshine-studios-live-feb-21st-2016-6-30pm|title=Box State Heavyweight}}</ref> In March, 2015, Statik G was invited to open for [[Bone Thugs n Harmony]] at the [[Casper Events Center]] in [[Casper]], [[Wyoming]].<ref>http://www.caspereventscenter.com/events/detail/bone-thugs-n-harmony</ref>
He joined his first national tour with [[Insane Poetry]] and the rapper Scum. Statik G began touring with LSP and Gritty Musick,<ref name="Gritty Musick">{{cite web|last=Sick|first=Rhyme|url=http://www.rhymesick.com/news_at_4:20/gritty_musick_tour_has_started/|title=Statik G x Gritty Musick}}</ref> appearing on at least three to four tours per year following his return to solo music in 2013. He released multiple music videos when launching his solo career, including official videos for 'Bottom' and 'Slightly Sober.' <ref>http://kisscasper.com/caspers-own-statik-releases-new-music-video-for-slightly-sober-video/</ref> During that time, he released 'Slightly Sober', 'The Bad Guy', 'Faded Static', 'All Out of Normal: Act I'.<ref name="BoxState Heavyweight">{{cite web|last=Report|first=Staff|url=http://www.denver.com/events/box-state-heavyweight-tour-at-sunshine-studios-live-feb-21st-2016-6-30pm|title=Box State Heavyweight}}</ref> In March, 2015, Statik G was invited to open for [[Bone Thugs n Harmony]] at the [[Casper Events Center]] in [[Casper]], [[Wyoming]].<ref>http://www.caspereventscenter.com/events/detail/bone-thugs-n-harmony</ref>
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Statik G created RhymeSick with his partner Joe Campbell and signed artists from
[[
Wyoming
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,
[[
Colorado
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,
[[
Oklahoma
]]
, and
[[
Arizona
]]
, and joined LSP. He is known for his high energy performances.<ref name="Saved by Hip Hop"/> Statik G released Night Without End to promote the All Out of Normal: Act I album as well.<ref>http://www.faygoluvers.net/v5/2016/08/statik-g-night-without-end-official-video/</ref>
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Statik G created RhymeSick with his partner Joe Campbell and signed artists from Wyoming, Colorado, Oklahoma, and Arizona, and joined LSP. He is known for his high energy performances.<ref name="Saved by Hip Hop"/> Statik G released Night Without End to promote the All Out of Normal: Act I album as well.<ref>http://www.faygoluvers.net/v5/2016/08/statik-g-night-without-end-official-video/</ref>
As a way to give back to the community and help poor families like his, Statik G started the first annual Rhymesick Xmas in December 2015, a toy drive for poor families, or children with parents incarcerated.<ref>http://casperjournal.com/arts/article_e52a9f14-2490-5922-adf0-f68833997a0f.htmlhttp://casperjournal.com/arts/article_e52a9f14-2490-5922-adf0-f68833997a0f.html</ref>
As a way to give back to the community and help poor families like his, Statik G started the first annual Rhymesick Xmas in December 2015, a toy drive for poor families, or children with parents incarcerated.<ref>http://casperjournal.com/arts/article_e52a9f14-2490-5922-adf0-f68833997a0f.htmlhttp://casperjournal.com/arts/article_e52a9f14-2490-5922-adf0-f68833997a0f.html</ref>
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Since early 2016, Statik G has began headlining his own tours, touring with
[[
Denver
]]
, [[Colorado]]'s Slo Pain.<ref>http://www.denver.com/events/box-state-heavyweight-tour-at-sunshine-studios-live-feb-21st-2016-6-30pm</ref> He and Slo Pain co-headlined the Box State Heavyweight tour to promote their new albums. In July 2016, Statik G headlined the All Out of Normal tour promoting his album with the same name.<ref>http://www.faygoluvers.net/v5/2016/07/statik-gs-all-out-of-normal-tour-is-going-on-now/</ref> Along with him were RhymeSick roster's own Monster City, Doc Suess, and Biskit as well as Stogie La Russa and Spazzavelli.<ref>https://www.timeout.com/denver/things-to-do/statik-gs-all-out-of-normal-tour-denver</ref> That same year, Statik G was a featured interview in Horrorcore Magazine.,<ref>http://www.horrortothecore.com/V4/product/issue-17-smallz-one-i-prevail/</ref> was featured in St. Louis, MO artist, Stogie La Russa's music video 11:11,<ref>http://www.faygoluvers.net/v5/2016/07/stogie-la-russa-feat-statik-g-1111-official-music-video/</ref> and Biskit released his debut RhymeSick album. Statik G engineered the entire project and was featured on his single and official music video 'What I Wanna Be'.<ref>http://www.horrortothecore.com/V4/biskit-kritikal-noise-vol-1-all-black/</ref> A 10 year vet as an artist, Statik G is determined to create a life worth living and to become dominating force in the music industry with his own music along with RhymeSick's talented roster. <ref>http://rudeboymag.com/statik-g/</ref>
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Since early 2016, Statik G has began headlining his own tours, touring with Denver, [[Colorado]]'s Slo Pain.<ref>http://www.denver.com/events/box-state-heavyweight-tour-at-sunshine-studios-live-feb-21st-2016-6-30pm</ref> He and Slo Pain co-headlined the Box State Heavyweight tour to promote their new albums. In July 2016, Statik G headlined the All Out of Normal tour promoting his album with the same name.<ref>http://www.faygoluvers.net/v5/2016/07/statik-gs-all-out-of-normal-tour-is-going-on-now/</ref> Along with him were RhymeSick roster's own Monster City, Doc Suess, and Biskit as well as Stogie La Russa and Spazzavelli.<ref>https://www.timeout.com/denver/things-to-do/statik-gs-all-out-of-normal-tour-denver</ref> That same year, Statik G was a featured interview in Horrorcore Magazine.,<ref>http://www.horrortothecore.com/V4/product/issue-17-smallz-one-i-prevail/</ref> was featured in St. Louis, MO artist, Stogie La Russa's music video 11:11,<ref>http://www.faygoluvers.net/v5/2016/07/stogie-la-russa-feat-statik-g-1111-official-music-video/</ref> and Biskit released his debut RhymeSick album. Statik G engineered the entire project and was featured on his single and official music video 'What I Wanna Be'.<ref>http://www.horrortothecore.com/V4/biskit-kritikal-noise-vol-1-all-black/</ref> A 10 year vet as an artist, Statik G is determined to create a life worth living and to become dominating force in the music industry with his own music along with RhymeSick's talented roster. <ref>http://rudeboymag.com/statik-g/</ref>
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Statik G has a beer named after him called "The Statik", a 13%
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IBU
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[[
liquor
store]]s
in Colorado.<ref>http://www.breweryrickoli.com/beers/statik</ref>
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Statik G has a beer named after him called "The Statik", a 13% IBU which is sold at liquor
stores
in Colorado.<ref>http://www.breweryrickoli.com/beers/statik</ref>
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