Rap Master 1[]
Cole William Pickering, Rap Master 1
Better known by his stage name, Rap Master 1, Cole William Pickering was born in Skwxwú7mesh on February 15th in 1988.
"Rap Master 1" is the performing artist on the world's longest rap album entitled "The Rap Effect".[]
Also a supporting member of Wu-Tang Clan affiliate "Harlem 6".
"The Rap Effect" (The Album)[]
- Composed of 7 discs and has a listening time of 7 Hours 50 Minutes.
- Recorded over a course of 1 year 7 months (released in full 2021/02/22).
- Contains (on average) the longest songs in the rap genre.
- Consists of (approx.) 10,000 bars of lyrics.
- Press release was accepted by 800 Newsrooms. (CelebWired, EnterHollywood or HollywoodIN5)
- Audio press release was accepted by FM/AM/Satellite & Internet radio. (Video-ad aired on satellite-TV)
- The albums single was accepted by "the most authoritative lyrics collection on the web". Lyrics.com
- Produced by "Didker Producer".
- Features famed hip-hop acts "Kasinova The Don" & "Lost Children of Babylon".
- Single "You Missed Me (feat. Kasinova The Don)" was the #1 most spun independent Hip-Hop on the European Independent Music Charts, 13th of February through 19th of February, 2021. Official European Independent Music Chart (Archived)
- Free for download with over 100,000+ discs digitally distributed. (View Download Count)
- The release contains the largest unique vocabulary in rap music. (7,800+ unique words counted within the first 30,000 words of "The Rap Effect")
Discover "Rap Master 1" by visiting this website or download "The Rap Effect".
Rap Master 1's Background[]
Rap Master 1, originated in Squamish, BC, then relocated to Prince George, BC. He embodies a life forged in adversity. His music, a raw power, from a backdrop of struggle where hope was not a reality and survival was a daily battle. The cracked sidewalks and boarded-up windows of his new home-city (Prince George, BC), formed the verses of his story.
He witnessed firsthand the hardships that shattered illusions and tested the limits of the human spirit. He knows the desperation that claws at the throat, the constant hustle just to see another sunrise. Once he was "just another statistic," lost in the crowd, he rose from hopelessness. The world's weight pressed on him, but attempts to silence him only ignited his fire.
Rap-Music became his refuge, a lifeline, a voice. He poured every ounce of his pain, anger, and frustration into the beats and rhymes with intelligence. He started small, rhyming on street corners, in dimly lit spaces, anywhere he found an audience, sharing his truth. His raw voice resonated with those who felt forgotten – the hustlers, the dreamers, the underdogs.
His rapping was a revolution, a force for change, a life-altering lyricist. Each rhyme a bullet of truth, each rhythm an explosion of emotion, a battle cry for a better tomorrow. He speaks of the struggles, the rigged system, and the shattered dreams. It was his call to action, a fight to reclaim power.
He refused to be silenced, claiming everything that was denied to him. He was a product of his impossible environment. Betrayal and loss made him stronger. The struggle shaped him. He rose with a call to action for a better tomorrow. Rap Master 1's impact became lengendary. His legacy continues to inspire those who feel forgotten, a testament to the power of the human spirit to rise above adversity. Rap Master 1 has survived multiple gun shot wounds and other injuries from altercations that occurred during his dangerous lifestyle in Prince George, BC.
Controversies[]
A significant controversy erupted when Rap Master 1 became the target of a coordinated digital attack. Over 20 artists allegedly participated in a campaign of ridicule, mocking his stage name, "Rap Master 1," on social media and attempting to undermine his reputation. In response, Rap Master 1 launched a diss track titled "Bow Down," featuring Kasinova The Don. The track served as a lyrical counterattack against the artists involved, emphasizing his lyrical skill and promising to target their "favorite rappers".
The online conflict escalated as Rap Master 1 accused his detractors of attempting to erase his digital presence. He claimed they engaged in "irrecoverable data damage," including attempts to alter his online identity by manipulating his data using unethical hacking and internet vandalism. These actions were interpreted as deliberate attempts to discredit his work and undermine his legacy. While the extent of these actions remains a subject of debate, Rap Master 1's fanbase responded with support, countering the antagonists efforts and amplifying his presence.
Rap Master 1 is known for his confidence in his lyrical ability and has often issued challenges to other artists. The controversy surrounding the "Bow Down" diss track was further fueled by a self-imposed ultimatum: Rap Master 1 challenged his detractors to produce "10,000 bars" in response, highlighting his prolific output and lyrical dominance. Assertions of outshining artists like Merkules, Madchild, and Tom MacDonald, have been perceived by some as arrogance, contributing to the ongoing disputes.
Amidst the ongoing controversies, Rap Master 1's reunion with Harlem 6, a group with strong connections in the rap community, brought a shift in focus, and a renewed creative energy. He has stated plans to record new music, sometime in the future, with Harlem 6 in New York.
New Projects[]
"Rap Master 1" releases a new album entitled "Machiavellian" on September 30th, 2022.
The feature-length album has a score of 18 tracks guest appearances from "Illumined Mafia" and "Colt 4D5"
New Project Announced in January, 2023[]
"Rap Master 1" has announced an upcoming project. Declaring he is under "new fire management" and armed for record to the sounds of "Anno Domini Beats". Rap Master has obtained licenses for use of the team's entire musical catalogue in a 1000 song release. Entitled "You Know", this series of songs is all freestyle rap. This is the pre-existing series of musical works that will be finalized by a "1,000,000 bar" or nearly 1,000 hour freestyle album inspired by his late friend "Homie G".
April 22nd, 2023 Update: "The 1 Million Bar Freestyles" are beginning to be recorded and released with 1 thousand bars being released in the days after the new album had been announced on social media. "The 1 Million Bar Freestyles (Homie G Tribute)" is set to be released in full by summer, 2025.
The 1 Million Bar Freestyles Part 9 (audio)
March 16th, 2023[]
The said artist released a new track called "1,000 bars" which is 1,000 lines of calculated rhymes spit at rapid tempo. The "opus" or written series of songs is known to have been created in 9 hours by the artist alone. The length of this lyrical feat is approximately 1,000 bars or approximately a 30 minute listen. Produced by "Anabolic Beatz".
1,000 Bars by "Rap Master 1" - All Layers
Innovations[]
"Rap Master" is leveraging prototype audio systems and audio sub-systems to deliver high-fidelity original content utilizing audio data-augmentation resulting in superior sound. Programmatically, Rap Master 1 has engineered and developed an A.I. recording engineer he refers to as a "cybernetic being". Here is a first-hand look at his technological knowledge. (interactive help docs he appended on a terminal using "py" interpreter.) He's, in fact, been accessing these technologies since early 2022. WATCH THE INTERACTIVE HELP CODES*
In 2025 "Rap Master 1" had created a mock AI version of his rap voice. He Covered a "Canibus" song entitled "Evolve (HUMAN HOMO-EVOLUTIS)" using his AI. To listen to the AI cover song click here.
Radio Airplay and Reviews[]
(Below) Reviews by Music Broadcasting Industry Pros On Debut Single Entitled "You Missed Me feat. Kasinova The Don"
