Thesis Sahib/James Kirkpatrick (Beat maker for the video game SPINCH and vocalist of the band AWARDS)  has been contributing to the Canadian underground hip hop movement since the early 90’s.  His articulate, rapid-fire delivery, harmonic vocals and imaginative lyrics bounce with the sounds of his hand crafted electronic instruments.   

His live music and art performances incorporate a constantly evolving cast of sculpture, kinetic, and auditory elements. Combining rap and singing with circuit-bent electronic toys, video synthesizers and compositions written on modified Gameboys.