Ham-E, aka Tha Northern Mic, was born in Vancouver B.C. and raised in South Burnaby without a father figure and with a mom trying to raise 3 young boys on her own. Life wasn't easy for many years for his family and him. After a house fire in 1998 set by a renting tenant destroyed most of the their home in Maple Ridge, Ham-E had a new outlook on life. That night, his house was broken in to after the blaze and his electric guitar / amp were stolen, forever changing how he saw the world and defining the path that led him to hip hop. Being the man of the house and being the oldest son, he felt a lot of pressure as a kid to watch over his family and to succeed at whatever he was involved in.

After years of doing shows with a number of groups, Ham-E's found a new sound and is excited to share his voice with the world after a long time spent honing his skills. Most people know Ham-E for his freestyle abilities and natural way of speaking from the heart. He has the ability to tell deep stories through song, and definitely boasts lyrical diversity, as he doesn't only stick to 1 topic. With his unique style and choice of beats, stemming from his respect for the culture and music in general, you will find yourself able to relate to his music on many levels.