All Mighty Dolla may only be 22 but dont let that fool you. Unlike most MC's these days, All Mighty Dolla, born Rayshon Alpo Louis, began his musical journey in his early teens. Forming a group called G.X with friends A.D and T.K, a 12 year-old All Mighty Dolla rapped in showcases around his South Central L.A hometown. Eventually, the group caught the attention of both Snoop Dog And Dr.Dre however those two weren't the only executives interested. By 2001, the threesome signed to Aftermath Records where All Mighty Dolla met then known rapper, Ninja, who was producing for the label.
"I've known Ninja and his brother, Poose, since I was 12 and we've stayed cool," says All Mighty Dolla.
Living back and forth between Los Angeles and Seattle, the MC modeled for His own clothing line, 80's Baby, and his image garnered a towering billboard. Unfortunately, Aftermath came to an end several years later and T.K was released from their contract in 2003. Dissolving the group and going their separate ways, All Mighty Dolla returned to the stuido and focused on a solo career.
"I was disappointed but all that made me do was work harder," says All Mighty Dolla. "It was a stepping stone."
Continuing to pen lyrics, the teen shopped his ghostwriting skills to signed and unsigned artists alike. While making the rounds,All Mighty Dolla ran into former Bowie acquaintance, Ninja. The Senegalese Rapper was now a multi-platinum artist looking to expand his own Bowie Entertainment roster. Meanwhile,All Mighty Dolla linked with his current manager to form their own production company, Famous Records and before long signed a joint venture with Ninja's production company, Bowie Entertainment. Soon after, once the joint venture was official, All Mighty Dolla was finally signed as a Famous artist. After a year of working on the album, Famous/Bowie Entertainment was instrumental in pulling together All Mighty Dolla's newest hit, 2 Cocky "featuring chart champion, Ninja. Now as "2 Cocky climbs the charts,All Mighty Dolla can look back on his struggle with a bit of vindication.
Born in Seattle , Wash as the first born ,All Mighty Dolla said it's all or nothing. Still, as the 3rd boy amongst 1 sisters, the 80's baby MC admits to not being spoiled. "We'd clean the house every Sunday but my only job was to do eveything as the man of the house," says All Mighty Dolla.
In 1987, the Louis family moved to Los Angeles, California for greener pastures. Instead, they suffered mounting struggles. As a one year-old All Mighty Dolla father Robert Louis was killed in a drive by shouting in Sounth Central L.A.
Moving the family to Sacramento Ca, his mother tried her best to regroup. But again, financial burdens began to take a toll on the family and All Mighty Dolla found himself at ten years of age trying to help support his family, even if it meant breaking the law.
"It was a part of me growing up in a single parent home and supporting my momma," says All Mighty Dolla. "She told me I was the man of the house but it's not something that I glorify."
Still, All Mighty Dolla's dream wasn't deferred. The pre-teen began writing raps during his elementary school classes to break the monotony. Drawing on his mother's love of classic soul singers like Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder, All Mighty Dolla followed his heart and chased a career in music.
As he matured, life delivered yet another hardship. His Brother Robert Louis the 3rd was sentenced to several years in prison for Armed Robbery and shooting at the police in 2003. Drawing on his strong sense of family,All Mighty Dolla along with his mother, took over the responsibilities of caring for his nephew.
With all of these hardships under his belt, All Mighty Dolla is wrapping up his debut solo album Another Day Another Dolla on Famous/Bowie Entertainment. The LP is a collection of both jubilant and heart-wrenching music. "2 Cocky " the lead single is a Mr.Kooman production that comically details Love Stick. On "Loudmouth,"All Mighty Dolla chastises cowards for gossiping over a sinister organ that's reminiscent of a ride through the Hood. "L.A" shows All Mighty Dolla's sensual Street side while stayin alive and the MC speaks his lyrics. Another song, "The Ruler,"Is a song about everything his see is going on in the rap game and how he thinks he can take it over . "Dope Game" describes the young MC's difficult struggle to sale drugs just to make a fast dollar. With both sobering messages and light-hearted lyrics in his pocket, All Mighty Dolla is ready to spark a little change.
"My music is universal," says the 22 year-old. "I can do street music or pop music. But whatever I do, I attempt to make meaningful songs with substance.”
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