Coptic Soldier

Born and raised one of Sydneys finest MCs is none other than Luke Girgis aka Coptic Soldier. With tracks like 'Burn Churches,' this young MC shows amazing talent and rhymes that will make your head spin. Luke really brings out the creative side of Australian Hip Hop and always leaves the listeners wanting more!
Having toured the country supporting Aussie artists such as Bliss n Eso, Pegz, The Funkoars, The Herd, Drapht, Muph and Plutonic, Phrase and more, Coptic Soldier has made a name supporting international artists Method Man and Redman, De La Soul and Planet Asia.
Phatchance and Coptic Soldier toured around Australia performing at sold out shows to promote the album 'Inkstains' with great success.
At the same time as working on his album, Luke is busy with his management company - 'The Girgis Circus.'
His company manages MCs such as Phatchance, Torcha & B-Don, A Broken Silence, Mind Over Matter, Elgen and Johnny Utah and Australian pop artist HR King. Things are really looking up for Coptic Soldier and his crew.

I was lucky enough to snag an interview with this fine fellow.

What song are you most proud of and why?

Without a doubt “Sherbrook”. The effect it has had on the kids we wrote the song about has been incredibly moving. Telling their story was an unreal experience.

How long have you and Chance been collaborating and how did this come about?

About four years now. I sent him one of the first tracks I recorded on a $5 mic and he invited me round to his house to record it properly. He has taken me under his wing and truly shown me the ropes from day one. I owe a lot to that man!

What inspired you to write your track 'Burn Churches?'

I think Christianity has such a bad name at the moment, and it is no one else’s fault but us Christians and the church themselves. It was just a big vent for me on how we turned something so beautiful into something perceived as so judgmental. Working with Mac Lethal on the track really showed an atheist perspective on the issue.

Which is the most fun show you have performed so far?

As a headliner, definitely the face paint party we hosted in Sydney for Phatchance's album launch. The vibe and energy was so awesome! As a support, I will never forget the Bliss n Eso leg of the “Flying Colours” tour in Adelaide – life changing experience.

In the future, who would you like to work with?

Well, I haven’t really asked them yet, but a big dream of mine would be to work with Bliss n Eso. Maybe one day!



'The Sound of Wings' by Coptic Soldier and Miriam Waks is available to buy with a FREE BONUS DISK at the following link. >

http://www.copticsoldier.com/index.html


Track List

1) Why Suffer
2) Liquid Company
3) No More Waiting (Feat. Phatchance)
4) Skin Deep
5) Sherbrook (Feat. Mind Over Matter)
6) The Sound Of Wings
7) Burn Churches (Feat. Mac Lethal)
8) In The Air Tonight



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