Mastamind

Mastamind born Gary Reed, spent his youth growing up in a rough neighborhood at the heart of Detroit. Turning to music at an early age Gary took the name Mastamind when people in his neighborhood started to call him the mastermind of rhymes. Gary also knew that he had a plan for the future and the rap phenomenon Mastamind was created.



At the age of fifteen he met up with fellow rappers Esham and TNT to form the rap group NATAS (Nation Ahead of Time and Space). NATAS became underground legends releasing 5 successful and controversial albums.

Mastamind served as a key writer for all of the groups releases. NATASs dark imagery and fierce lyrics inspired waves of artists in the industry. Fellow Detroit natives Kid Rock, Insane Clown Posse, and Eminem have all cited NATAS as a pivotal influence on their musical careers.



Back in 1995 Mastamind released his first solo effort, an EP entitled "Lickkuidrano". The EP received little to no promotion and sold remarkably well on purely word of mouth. His work on writing and performing with NATAS prevented the release of his full length until now.



Six years after his first solo release Mastamind came back with his first full length offering "Themindzi (The Minds Eye)". According to him "Themindzi" is "all about seeing all sides of things, good and bad. Its about seeing shit through my eyes."