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Clinton Davis Jr., Born and raised in Austin Texas (2-1)I spent the first seven years of my early childhood in Queens New York in Bland Projects. My father moved me back to Texas around eight years old and from then on I made occasional summer visits. I didnt see my father much growing up. working long nights as a Port Authority officer at the World Trade Center kept him away. On his days off I spent time with him doing what he loved most, making music. For years he worked hard for the family, so he wasn't able to pursue music like he wished.The fact that he couldn't, inspired me to fulfill out that goal since the age of 12. From then on I watched my father closely. I learned how to work equipment and started writing songs and poetry just like him.I told my father my plan was to pursue music as a career, and go to college to learn more about business that I didnt learn from reading. Originally my plan was this: once I graduated from college, he would be near retirement and we could start a music company together. Things were going according to plan until after my graduation in May 2001...September 11, 2001 my father tended to saving lives while at work due to terrorist attacks, suddenly my life changed. After days of searching for survivors in the 9-11-01 attack my father was announced deceased in one of the towers while escorting civilians. The pain and rage I felt at that moment was beyond belief of an explanation. So at that point i was like "what now?" I was nearly going to give up on all my dreams and goals, and forget about what my father worked so hard for. I had to become something in life and provide for my family in the future the same way he did for me. Standing around depressed wasn't going to help me succeed at all. With the support and encouragement of my mother I continued with the plan I set.2002 I started my own label, signed my artists, got a production team together, constructed a well-designed studio and a staff, and enrolled into Texas State University. My plan to continue the "dream" then began. The loss of my father is my determination to show this nation I have what it takes to make this label one of the best constructed in history. My label consists of artists with versatility, creativity, and a work ethic like no other. Im carrying out a promise and fulfilling a dream. Already releasing a major album in 2006 with IMPAC'S - ALMOST FAMOUS, 2008 major labels will realize I mean business and failure is not an option. I call myself Checkmate because to me this career is just like chess. It takes timing and strategy to take over the board then the game is yours. 2008 Above All Entertainment "The New Era of the South" - Checkmate

Music is life. Music is love. Music is you. Music is me. Music is us. To make people truly understand music is difficult because they don't realize the role that music plays in their everyday lives. You hear it on the radio, in elevators, on television, in hospitals, in schools, at funerals, everywhere. It is the most powerful form of communication. People literally can't get enough of it. This is why Kumi Hues is necessary. Kumi Hues is music. Kumi Hues is life. Kumi Hues is love. 

But who is Kumi Hues? Perhaps where is Kumi Hues is a better question. Starting their intergalactic journey in the small town of Tallahassee, Florida, iLL-FLaVa and M.E.R.C. found that they have a chemistry that will catapult them into your living rooms. Their sound is vintage yet new, hard yet smooth, and bitter yet sweet. They seem to explore the universe of sound, conquering the cosmos in their dream machine fueled by inspiration. Their unique delivery of chords and phrases captures time and space. Kumi Hues is the future and they are in a world of their own. 

iLL-FLaVa, aka Brandon Crumbly, was born in the city of Toledo, Ohio, the home of such musicians as Art Tatum and R & B crooner Lyfe Jennings. iLL's fascination with the sound came at an early age. But it wasn't until moving to Atlanta, Georgia that this son of a high school theory teacher found passion in bringing imagination to his music. If you could see into his mind you would see a world decorated with an array of vibrant colors and you would hear a futuristic, bass heavy beat pulsating throughout his thoughts. Drawing inspiration from hip-hop, jazz, new wave, and genres, iLL-FLaVa is ready to leave his mark on the music industry; and re-introduce creativity to a genre fixated on catchy tunes.  

After high school, iLL-FLaVa moved to the sunny city of Tallahassee, FL where he met M.E.R.C. The two became immediate friends, and had a powerful musical chemistry they couldn't ignore. The two soon formed Kumi Hues, where iLL-FLaVa capitalizes on his beat-making prowess to help deliver the group's debut album, "The Take Off 747-365." Armed with skillfully creative drum patterns and an infectious style of chord changes, iLL-FLaVa proves to be a musical reckoning force. 

M.E.R.C. aka Jason Hall was born and raised in Tallahassee, Florida, a city that produced other musical talents such as T-Pain and Sticman of Dead Prez. He remembers always wanting to be creative and free spirited. "Music was always something that I loved. I remember riding in the car with my pops trying to guess the instruments on his jazz tapes. I didn't really listen to hip-hop that much because my parents didn't. It wasn't until about the eighth grade when I started to get into it. Even then I still would rather hear Satchmo on a 45" than anything on the top ten," states M.E.R.C. Growing up in the south even in the 80's and 90's  still had its affect on Black Americans and M.E.R.C. expresses those struggles frequently in his music. He is often compared to Common or Mos Def but with southern hospitality. He seems to somewhat squeeze his political view in between his metaphors to make sure that nothing is overstated. His words dance romantically with bass lines and his laid-back persona clashes with his revolutionary ideology. 

Not since Gnarls Barkley has colorful imagery, alluring lyricism and storytelling been fused so perfectly. M.E.R.C. lives up to his name and slaughters hip hop standards with his insightful and honest lyrics, while iLL-FLaVa keeps listeners amazed with his range and creativity as a producer.

Growing up, hip hop was always around. Everyone in his family loved it. At the age of 13, he began to play with it, he started to rap for fun. He didn't think anything of it, other than something to do. His cousin was involved in Low Life Ent. and he wanted to test his skills. He rapped for him, but his cousin didn't think he was good enough for his record label. He took that personal and didn't believe he wasn't good; so he kept at it and practiced. Still, he wasn't good enough for Low Life Ent. This put him in an aggravated state; he believed he was good, but someone else didn't, so he set out to prove them wrong. He started Hillside Hustla Ent. At the beginning, he couldn't afford to put cd's out like his cousin or advertise. He was determined to put his record label at the top, by all means. As a full time involvement in Hillside, his part time job helped pay for all the equipment they needed, a good software program to record, professional microphones, and a reliable computer to put it all together.

At the age of twenty, he created his own studio. Unlike most upcoming artist, this studio is in the grasp of his hands, located in his own home. Constantly rapping and writing, $DYNO$ had perfected his style and have made many songs. He draws inspiration from none other than, himself. He feels he is his own critique. He doesn't look up to anyone because he feels he is his own. Everyone is different and he does what he feel sounds good. As upcoming West Coast rapper draws inspiration from stars like Snoop or Game, he knows that putting out the raw material and hot tracks will get him to the top. That is how you are respected in this industry. Shortly after releasing their first mixtape, "No Taxs," there were many negative feedback. Critics bashed their abilities to rap and record. They pointed out that the team needed to take breathing classes, a better producer and needed ghostwriters. This helped the team and $DYNO$ to work even harder on their next mixtape. "American Mafia" mixtape had the audience awed and amazed. Everyone loved it, all feedback coming through the lines were nothing but positive. As the president, $DYNO$ released this mixtape with the mindset of just giving them out, but everyone he handed it to were willing to pay. Already knowing the contents through their myspaces and website, everyone was rapping along to this mixtape. Transforming Hillside Hustla Ent. from just a record label to a whole empire, was possible by collaborating with 2^nd Hustle Clothing and Ashberry Clothing. Together, they will build an empire to stand strong and overcome any obstacle that comes their way. All this made possible by a young man who had big dreams, great determination, and the ability to compromise; $DYNO$. 

With a blend of imagination, color, soul, and Hip-Hop you come up with the amazing artist Christopher Dupree Simply Known as Wordspit. Born in 1984, around the same time Run-DMC dropped their classic album 'Run-DMC', the Kings County Born native has always had all the ingridients needed to make a great MCee. He had the drug addicted mother who loved music, the street hustling father who was an musician, and the imagination to boot.
Wordspit, who began dancing and drawing at a young age discoverd he had a talent for entertaining, but it wasn't until the third grade that he discovered his talent for rhyming. He would freestyle with ease and knew he had a talent for 'spitting'. Wether it was slamming down the lunchtray in the lunch room, while his friend hits the 'beatbox', or letting it rip from street corner to street corner wordspit was perfecting his craft, and honing his skills.
Having performed and spit with the likes of the legendary 'Smooth the Hustler', and underground phenoms such as Outasight, Mickey Factz, Hi-Jnyx and Print he has now perfected his performance game and seems to be ready to take the world by storm one lyric at a time. 

With hunger, rawness and artistic diversity, Dinero is raising the bar for all up-and-coming artists while swiftly challenging established veterans. He hails straight from the city of Chicago which has given hip-hop some of the greatest and most talented lyricists of our time - and Dinero is no exception.. Through the debut of his album, The Lifestyle of a Hustler (Military Minded Ent.), Dinero confidently rocks over the 24-track compilation filled with mid-west swagger, east coast lyricism, and telltales of a skillful and talented man who combines his experience in the military and the streets to paint a picture of reality and struggle over potent - and even commercially-ready beats. Not only a showcase for the media, the labels and A&Rs, the album is also set out to illustrate to hip-hop fans, how capable and how necessary Dinero is to the game.

As a way to vent, he first began to rap while serving in Afghanistan. A defining point in this young man's life, Dinero's choice to join the military at 17 years of age was an escape he was looking for from the destructive surroundings of Chicago's most notorious projects, the Stateway Gardens. The similarity between the military and the streets of Chicago was one of many life's lessons Dinero learned early on, and felt the urge to pass on. "The military taught me that no matter where you go and who you are, everything's a hustle. The corruption and overall lack of integrity in the military opens your eyes to a world that most don't want to believe; that most disguise as normal."

And although he grew up around dealers, boosters, hustlers and gangsters, Dinero kept up his grades and was able to steer away from the negativity of the streets all the while keeping his ears and eyes open. Without anything resembling a hand-out - or even a male role model - Dinero decided from an early age to pave his own way and take charge of his life. Forming the label Military Minded Entertainment, he set out to apply the lessons of the streets and the military, to rap. "It reflects a state of mind; you have to have loyalty, you have to have honor, you have to be able to stand tall, be on your Ps and Qs and just overall ready for anything. It reflects every hood, every hustler, every real soldier; everybody that can get up in the morning when all odds are against them and survive."

Dinero's strut is a reflection of where he is from and it's something that Chicagoans will pick up on almost immediately. "When you envision Chicago projects, streets, alleys, ball courts, etc., you see that most cats look like me. I am the image, the face of most hood cats." Dinero utilizes that image, and transfers it onto his music, creating addictive joints that reflect his swagger, his mindset and everyday lifestyle. "I make music for people like myself. Something I can throw in my ride and bump, something I can listen to when I'm grinding, working out, in the barbershop, etc." Perhaps most important of it all, he caters to the diversity; a balance in hip-hop which has been lost between the gauge of the mainstream and 'conscious'. "There's a lot of cats that rap for female audiences, club atmospheres, conscious rap, real rap, stunners, up-lifters, etc. There's metaphoric lyricists, straight to the point lyricists 'ya hook got you there' lyricists, one hit wonders, longevity rappers, etc. I think I fit in great with all of them - I can give you a catchy hook with hot lyrics, great swagger, crazy beat and a universal feel. And I do that while delivering soulful, straight from the heart words that people can relate to." The Lifestyle of a Hustler, is genuine proof to Dinero's ambitious claims.

When pressure and force is applied, the hidden essence behind the motive is revealed. However, for the German born and Austin, Texas raised rapper named Da New Kid, it wasn't until his uncle forced him to bust a freestyle that his intellectual energy kicked in, preparing him for a burgeoning rap career. 

"My Uncle had me start freestyling when I was eight years old. I didn't really wanted to do it at first but I started getting good at it," he recalls. "My other uncle was into music production and he bought me my first guitar and programs to make beats," he explains. 

Adhering to his influential uncles' advice was a good thing for the lyrically ferocious rapper who diligently honed his craft by competing in local showcases. In 2006, he took home the championship at the Powers of Music Showcase & Seminar in Austin - a conference that brings out the who's who in music. Da New Kid is far from a rookie when it comes to performing. He's hit the stage with Yung Joc, Paul Wall, Lil Flip, Trae, Z-Ro, Chingo Bling, Tum Tum, Kiotti and several others. 

Possessing a unique sound - often referred to as "backpack gangsta", the keen lyrics of Kanye West and top-notch production of beatsmith Dr.Dre influenced Da New Kid's style to a great extent. Taking a page from both his influencers he is considered a double threat as an artist who also produces his own music. With songs like "School Spirit" and "It's Gonna Be Live", Da New Kid quickly rose to most requested status, in both the Texas college market and Miami club circuit. Fans found his high-spirited hooks, true-to life lyrics and ability to capture their Texas essence a reason to want more. The considerable buzz behind his last mixtape It's About Time not only thrust his name more into the open, but compelled calls from A&R's at Atlantic Records, Interscope and Universal Records. It's About Time moved a couple of thousand units, making Da New Kid a topic of conversation amongst area DJs.  

After forming a potent alliance with DJ Hella Yella, Da New Kid was able to increase his mixtape assets triple fold. With features on all of Hella Yella's projects, including College Takeover and Fresh on Campus, Da New Kid's stout production coupled with his spit game proved he is light years ahead of the competition. His willingness to build relationships and deliver stand out material also caught the attention of DJ Blurray who spotlighted the young rapper's talent on his Get Big project.  

A relentless grind consists of hard work and strong determination and no one knows that better than Da New Kid. If he is not making pivotal business moves on MySpace, networking with other DJs, or tearing down the college scene, he is most likely in the streets promoting the "I Heart Da New Kid" campaign, which entails girls holding up his sign and taking pictures. Tastemakers like Saul Williams and TJ Chapman have recognized Da New Kid's "impressive freestyle" and noted him as being "one to look out for". 

Up and coming Hip prospect by the name of Meezy hailing from a small city called Martins Ferry, Ohio plans to bless hip hop by spreading his word! Meezy started flirtin w/ Hip Hop as a youngster while in school and it eventually grew into a deep passion! Meezy credits his earliest real artist influence to the late Tupac Shakur. It was music like that, which 1st inspired Meezy to stand up for his beliefs, and express his voice! Understanding he got a story jus' like the rest of the Universe and it's my time to step up and tell it to the world!" Meezy is here today to tell a story that has been in the makin for 27 years...and God willing, in the notebooks for the next 27 if he has any say so bout it! Knowing, we all got pain, we all got issues...Meezy is jus tryna make sure, his issues and pain wasn't for nothing, and prides himself in getting  a chance to tell his story and make the people that matter proud, whether here on earth or not!"

  After coming up from age 6 and beyond, with the murder/death of his mother in the projects where he still feels a deep part of, then the loss of his father to the prison system less than 3 months later after he committed a double homicide and another attempted homicide,  Meezy was forced  to find an alternative to expressing his hurt and stress that he was overwhelmed with!  That was where poetry and Hip Hop came into play for him. "I finally released my first anger issues and problems through a pen n' pad! Not only was I good at it cause I was a good poetry prospect as a kid, but I was also learning and realizing the growth in which makes me the man I am today!"

 As of right now, besides making multiple appearances on other artists tracks and working on his own website (www.MeezyMusic.com) on his spare time, Meezy is also working on his upcoming debut album titled "The Birth of A Legitamate Hustler", which is due out by July, and also working on a project for Dead Prez which is due out by August! He's featured on many other music sites which include, but not limited to, Hardcorejamz.com where he was placed as #2 on the charts after less than a week, Indie Charts for almost 3 weeks, and for the past 3 weeks, he's been holding down the #1 and #2 spot on RapHead Charts with his 2 new singles "Take It" , which features a comedy skit by the hilarious comedian I.S.H.O.O.S. and produced by Uncle Junebug, and "Since Then..." ft. vocals by H.U.G. and produced by Major League! Also, on April 1st, Meezy was featured on Ciphernews.com radio/magazine where people could vote for his song "Take It" and give him a chance to win an award @ the 1st Annual Up North and MidWest Hip Hop awards. Meezy ended up winning by a landslide! Afterwards he was asked to come back for the following issue for an interview and to get radio spin and feedback on his "Since Then" track. Since the interview, he has been informed that he's up for 2 awards for both his songs, including Most Introspective Song of the Year and Sexiest Song of the Year! I hope everyone takes time out to check out Meezy's work n' listen to his story, then give him sum feedback!

Kamèl (pronounced - Kah • mel)

If you haven't heard of her yet, guarantee it is only a matter of time before you will. Kamèl is a self motivated ball of fire that has everyone talking.  She has gained great respect for her hard work and dedication day in and day out, both here in the States and overseas.  Based out of Ohio, this sensuous songbird has a soothing sound with an undeniably beautiful look, but do not be fooled, this diva has major energy, attitude and spice to deliver a slammin' performance. Driven by passion and blessed with incredible musical ability, this multi-talented beauty is determined to make her mark in the industry; as she not only sings, but also writes and arranges all of her songs, acts & models. Her creativity constantly amazes the producers she works with, as she naturally becomes one with the music and scripts. They quote, "She is definitely slick with it and extremely easy to work with."  Sure she can speak of how the talent of Anita Baker, Whitney Houston, Marvin Gaye, Luther Vandross and many more, have had influence on her career; as they have, but her greatest inspiration comes from her own mother and father. Her mother danced and shared the stage with icons such as: The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Dionne Warwick and even performed in front of Dick Clark; while her father was locally known for leading a Rock band that performed sensational live shows. So you guessed it, she too fell in love with music and entertainment. Has it always peaches and cream, happy go lucky for this rising star? Absolutely not, but it was the times of having only beans & rice and community cheese to eat growing up day after day, being in a controlled, mentally abusive relationship, and the emotional ups and downs of life that fuel her energy and strength today. Initially, Kamèl was working with other artist creating hooks, singing background vocals, and arranging melodies for their recordings; then as she owned her craft, she felt it was time to begin a solo career. Since then, she became a member of BMI; produced an independent album; began performing at local clubs, special events, concert venues, and musical conferences amongst artist such as: Michelle Williams, Trinity 5:7, Mr. Del, and more. Kamèl has also been noticed for her leading role in a stage play entitled, "She's got the stuff". It would make you laugh till you cried! Since then, she was recruited as the lead vocalist for a live band that rocked Columbus and the surrounding areas, but her destiny continued to knock.  Gaining much attention all over the world for her original material, she knew she had to continue her solo journey and give her fans what they truly wanted to hear; and that is words from her heart. "Kamèl has such a swagger about her," fans quote. "She is extremely marketable and we truly believe it is only a matter of time before the world takes notice.  Soon we look up and see her on TV and hear her on all the radios. Trust, it's only a matter of time". One of her greatest qualities that we all have grown to love is her heart. She is such a sweet and energetic person that everyone tends to gravitate towards her; people simply love being around Kamèl. She is also admired for ability to transform. At times she keeps it soft, grown and sexy to compliment her smooth vocals; but other times she rocks the crowd with a blazin' beat, high energy and even throws in a hot rap every now and then. Although she is her own person, look-wise, many tend to say she draws comparison to that of Kelly Rowland. Bottom-line, she definitely has the magic and is mainstream, radio ready. Pop, R&B, Hip-Hop; what more can you ask for?  Now if you were to ask Kamèl what artist she truly respects and admires (outside of Alicia Keys), she will tell you Missy Elliott; reason being, she absolutely loves her creativity, multi-talent and abilities. She quotes, "Missy Elliott is not like every other artist out there, she always stands out because she remains unique and true to herself. Her videos you will not forget, her performances you will not forget; and that same quality I want to always possess." Kamèl is loved and admired by many all over the world for her unforgettable face, sweet spirit, remarkable talent, and is positively believed to be the new face/voice of Pop, Hip-Hop & R&B.  Her hope and prayer now is that the industry finally sees, acknowledges, and embraces her abilities, and welcomes her aboard.  After all, she is TOMORROW!

Creative, Innovator, Entrepreneur, and MC are just a few words to describe Sem-One. Having spent the past 6 years developing a sound and product he would be proud of releasing, the time has come to release what has become the first iTape, "One Foot  In The Game/ One Foot In The Grave." Evolving with today's market, Sem-One brings you the future through his innovative lyrics, music, and campaign. Sem-One is releasing the first i-Tape, a multi media album that includes the full length LP, photo gallery, album art work, HTML codes, and music video for "Elevator Musick." Revolutionizing the game the i-Tape is more than a multimedia album on a USB flash, it's your medi-sem for hip hop. Creatively designed in a pill shaped USB flash and packaged in a medicine vial, you can get your medi-sem for hip hop, THE iTAPE.    

In an age where new music is out everyday because of an overload of opportunities online, Sem-One wants to make sure he is contributing to Hip-Hop. Breaking the mold is just one way to describe Sem-One, his "fuck you" attitude may catch your attention but it's his message that will push him ahead of other MCs in the scene. Sem-One is that special artist that will make you think beyond the bling and stag music we have become accustom to and learned to like. Sem-One has a clear goal, to entertain and not cheat his audience. Everything Sem-One releases has plan and a clear message, orchestrated like a movie or composing a song. In an age where the beat makes the music Sem-One is using his words as an instrument in composing each song he does.  

Ten years ago Sem-One was coming up through the fundamentals of hip hop and started doing graffiti, his tag name was SEM =Sun, Earth, and Moon. ONE soon followed when he developed into an artist. Growing up in Brooklyn  Hip Hop was his culture and he soon realized he had a way of expressing himself. He began battling kids in the neighborhood and realized it was more than winning a battle. He began writing about his surrounding and having grown up in the projects across the street from the park where he was exposed to gang activity, drugs, and bad influences, he wrote about what he knew best. He had his first blunt at the age of 12 opening an array of ideas and a new writing style. He was a shy kid and suddenly became more open, he started writing for other MCs. Sem-One remembers listening to Wu-Tang and falling in love with hip hop but never considered himself to be the performer, he was content with writing for others. Soon enough he caught the bug of being an MC and performing, he rapidly developed a style of rhyming fast to impress people. As he developed as a lyricist he decided he would slow down and learn to control his lyrics, delivery, and style.  

As an MC who was starting off Sem-One would write and write, he would make songs with no order, no hook, and the goal was to rhyme. Once he got the hang of writing he realized he can do this and began to compose songs. Sem-One did not have good production or hot beats and decided the only way to shine was to make the words more powerful than the beat. The lyrics became the main instrument in Sem-One's songs. Sem-One feels his school for music was having "ok" beats he can make hot, he believes anyone can rock a hot beat. In addition to that he also had another unusual way to create music, he uses the method of movie making to create songs, and being a big movie fan it's only natural to him. Sem-One has developed the art of story telling he sees his music as a message that should be delivered in an entertaining style. His words are not literal, if you listen to his songs, he builds a plot, characters, voices, themes, and a message. From then on he decided not only to be different but consistent. Sem-One believes his only competition is his last rhyme and how he can continue to evolve.  

He wants you to remember what he said, how he said it, even if you don't like it, you will remember. As long as he feels comfortable with his work, and it's not about having "one" hit, it's about finding the 2^nd, and 3^rd hit, Sem-One will continue to make music. Sem-One wants to be recognized as a musician who plays "Words" just as a musician would be recognized for playing the piano. He doesn't believe that selling 10 million copies of song that is consider being a jingle should notarize you as a musician.  

"I am here to stay, hate me, love me, but you will remember me, and I'll say the craziest shit that will get you to think" Says Sem-One. His first reaction is the right one and he will say and write about what he thinks should be said no matter who it pisses off. His message, creative methods of word play, and art are all God sent and there is no other way to explain it.

Many say that the true feeling of expression is being sacrificed for the almighty dollar. That the music that once dwelled only in the streets of New York is now battling itself to keep its true identity while it grows. Though hip - hop music is highly saturated with artist of different backgrounds, sounds, and hometowns, many still believe that the creativity factor that once made hip- hop such an innovative sound has been lost to the overwhelming demand for "commercial songs".

As the battle ensues, along comes Washington DC born Nicholas Baker (formerly known as Nick L Bagg) who before anything else is a lover of all music. He believes hip-hop has no boundaries and should be pushed as far as she can go. Being a hip hop artist as well as a producer he feels he can impact the music industry with heart felt lyrics and soulful music. 

Baker's music can be best described as versatile. By blending and experimenting with all types of sounds, he tries to find new and innovative ways to take the music to another level. He prides himself on being a "True MC", who can attack any type of music with a various amount of different flow styles. Whether through his lyrics or through his music, Baker's goal is to make people aware and change lives. Touching a wide variety of topics with his sound, he strives to inform, help, and comfort others.

Born Devin Gross, the child of a single parent home (mother), Nicholas was introduced to music at an early age. His grandfather sang in the church choir and his uncle always listened to the latest music on the airwaves. Not knowing the impact these listening sessions would have on his future taste, he always just enjoyed the music for what it was; Classic. In fourth grade Nicholas began lessons on the trumpet. He played instruments all the way through grade school but it wasn't he went to Fairmont Height's high school, in Landover, MD, that his true love for music began to form. His Music teacher, Mary Cole, helped him realize that music was not just a hobby but that it was a passion and it was what he wanted to do for the rest of his life. Growing up around violence, drugs, and crime did not always make it easy to stick to his plans but he knew there was a destiny for him to fill. He went on to attend Hampton University where he studied Music Engineering. Determined to learn all there was about recording he stayed in the studio perfecting mic skills and learning music production.  

Now signed to the Maryland based Mid East Records and co- founder of Bully Music Group, with artist/producer Donnie Brasco, Nick is prepared to make his mark on the music industry.  So be on the look out for that DC bred, the one and only "Heir to the Throne", Nicholas Baker!!!