About Schiz The Gaffer
Schiz The Gaffer, born Terence (TJ) Campbell, was raised in the Midwest. He spent childhood in the suburbs of Chicago, IL and Milwaukee, WI. While enrolled in the film program at UW-Milwaukee, Schiz became interested in freestyle rapping and writing lyrics. In 2009 he self-recorded his first song under the stage name "BlackBird", and in 2010 he wrote and recorded 10 songs for a class project. Since that time Schiz had been a closet rapper, only sharing his music with friends and loved ones.
Fast forward more than ten years and Schiz was living in the small college town of Jacksonville, AL. Schiz decided to record an album and release it on all platforms. In 2021 "It Gets Stranger" was released, with nine tracks full of "lyrical madness" and "twisted" mentality. Schiz uses shock factor and playful lyrics to create entertaining mindscapes with his songs.
"Diamond In The Ruff" was the second album officially released by Schiz in 2023. The album also has nine tracks, and many of them are written with ideas of mental health awareness, and breaking away from the stigmas against mental illness.
Schiz started networking more and began performing at different venues in Alabama and Georgia. One venue in particular helped Schiz build his confidence on stage. "The Alter", in Piedmont, AL, became a source of inspiration as well as a creative outlet for Schiz. He was surrounded by other artists working to hone their craft.
Schiz experienced a very intense revelation that caused him to return to his childhood dreams of being in the entertainment business. With epiphanies circling in his mind he felt the calling to pursue his music career more seriously. Schiz decided to start making his own beats. He is overhauling his sound as he evolves as an artist. With unique sounding beats, new vocal presence, and lyrics maintaining his "strange" integrity, Schiz is preparing to buckle down and accelerate on his journey in music. Schiz has moved to a city near Charlotte, NC, and he has big plans for 2024.
Since moving, Schiz has recorded and released his third album. "Cosmic Insomnia" is a two disc album (released separately on streaming platforms) with an updated, yet reminiscent Schiz style.
Schiz is working on the next release which will have 9 tracks (each of Schiz's releases have 9 tracks). There is a Demo version of each track available for download and you can ONLY HEAR THEM HERE! So share the website.
Schiz is working to build his artist development, marketing, promotion, event booking, and connection with a fanbase. He is prepared to take the stage. So, when you see the man in the green beanie walking through the venue, make sure to say hello!