Few people know more about defying the odds than Eighty6. The
intriguing life of the Boynton Beach, Florida native is deep with
details, starting from his father’s arrival on American soil,
followed by his childhood upbringing, and presently his illustrious
rap career.
“I’m the son of a Haitian immigrant, who back in the early 80’s set
sail with about 102 Haitians onboard, only Eighty6 survived and my
dad was one of them,” he states. The history of his father’s triumph
is not only an inspiration to succeed by any means necessary; it’s
also the blueprint he uses to survive the rough and rugged terrain of
the music industry.
“Anything I put my mind to I’ll 86 it,” he says offering an
explanation for his unique name. “I was also born in 12/09/1986,
coincidence or not. I began using the term Eighty6 in context to
finishing any short or long-term goal. Whenever the goal was
accomplished, I would say ‘I 86’d that.’” He further states, "86
became a term me and my click started to use as we finished putting
our Chevys together and in general any problems we resolved."
Rapping became Eighty6’s main goal after being incarcerated in 2006
and realizing life had more to offer him. There was no one who
believed in Eighty6 more than the CEO of NonStop Ridahz, Skinner 'Big
Nova' Louis. He stated the following about Eighty6, "I let him know
straight up while he was locked-up that as soon as he jumped he'd
have to hit the ground running because we lost alot time and that he
was the missing piece for the movement." It’s been a non-stop
endeavor ever since. Now at the threshold of becoming Hip-Hop’s next
national artist, Eighty6 understands the importance of his mission
and knows his artistry must resonate with listeners.
“My sounds are many and they come from my ability to relate to
everyday people, folks in the struggle, young, old, rich, poor, black
or white,” he states. “It comes from the soul, my music reflects my
ability to make you think, make you dance, or induce passion and even
a relaxed state of mind. It sounds like what Hip-Hop should be,” he
continues.
The influences of everyone from 2Pac, Biggie, and Soulja Slim to Nas,
Scarface, and Trick Daddy provided the soundtrack of Eighty6’s life.
Verse by verse the lyrical giant strives to deliver material just as
strong as his predecessors. On the introspective single “All I Got,”
Eighty6 talks about overcoming the personal adversities that shaped
his life, including losing a close friend. He also demonstrates his
mainstream marketability with club anthems like “Gorilla Block” and
the smash hit “Play Money,” not to mention his cross over radio
single “Ya Ya.”
After dropping consecutive mixtapes such as Gunz N Gold and Gunz N
Gold 2: Unity 4 Currency, the buzz from the streets validated what he
knew all along – he was poised to lead a movement that will take the
industry by storm his grass roots approach has caught on like a
wildfire burning out of control and has already touched tens of
thousands in Florida. There's no way Eighty6 can lose as he is backed
by the business savvy co-founders of NonStop Ridahz, Skinner "Big
Nova" Louis and Brad "Big Bang" Fertil. In addition, the founders
have joined forces with in-house Grammy nominated producer, King
Daddy Train, along with rising star beat maker, Skufl (Renaissance
Muzik) to complete a powerhouse team. They also have recruited the
talented Grammy nominated engineer Tito Vasquez. Eighty6 is ready to
solidify his position as a force to be reckoned with in an industry
always searching for new talent. Along with his management team and
entertainment lawyer (Bernie Resnick), Eighty6 is poised and prepared
for major label support that promises to be a solid high yield
investment.
