Coptic Soldier

Coptic Soldier
Coptic Soldier

Release Launch @ The Oxford Art Factory, Sydney
Background information
Birth name Luke George Girgis
Also known as Coptic Soldier
Shmirgis
Born c. 1987
Origin Sydney, Australia
Genres Hip hop
Occupations Rapper
Instruments None
Years active 2005–present
Labels None
Website http://www.copticsoldier.com

Coptic Soldier, born Luke George Girgis, is an Australian hip-hop artist of Coptic Orthodox faith. Coptic was raised in Sydney by Egyptian parents and performs with stage partner Phatchance.

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Career

Coptic Soldier was the last artist signed to Nurcha Records before its closure in 2009. He released his debut mixtape 'False Start' on the label only a year into his musical career.[1]

Three years on from this release, Coptic Soldier independently distributed a release titled "The Past Three Years".

In 2010, he joined Phatchance for the national "Inkstains" tour which saw the pair headline nine dates across Australia.[2]

In 2010 Coptic Soldier teamed up with Sydney soul vocalist Miriam Waks and independently released his debut EP "The Sound of Wings".[3]

Girgis runs an artist management company "The Girgis Circus". He provides management Australian hip-hop acts such as Phatchance, Mind over Matter, Elgen & Johnny Utah and Australian pop artist HR King.[4][5]

Discography

  • The Sound of Wings 2 [6]
  • Coptic Soldier & Miriam Waks - The Sound of Wings (2010) [7]
  • The Past Three Years (2008)
  • Phatchance & Coptic Soldier - Nobody Give Raph A Guest Spot (2008)
  • False Start Mixtape(2006)

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