Hey.
This is your friendly neighborhood emcee Prime!
AND I GOT A SONG ON MY NEW ALBUM WITH KRS ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Prime Que B.I.L.L.A.H feat. KRS ONE Promo
Its difficult to really peg Chicago's Hip Hop sound. Its is most noted
recently for its soulful approach spearheaded by Kanye West. Prior to
that the Twista style was what Chicago was famous for. The Chicago
Underground is a mix of true school advocates and avant garde artists.
All of these sounds are part of the eclectic mix that defines the city,
past its segregated neighborhoods, past its Northside, Southside, and
Westside split. The South has been known for its "fresh" approach, the
Polo kids who grew up bboying and following the traditional hip hop
aesthetics, as well as the street gangsters and hustlers that
comprise
the region. The West side is also known for the hustlers, and
gangbangers, as well as the true ghetto of the city, the Do Or Dies,
Crucial Conflicts, and Twistas hail from the West and have given it its
signature approach and sound. The Northside is known most for its
backpackers and hoodie-and-timbs crowd. There hasn't been an artist to
really represent them.an artist who has experience their life and
struggle and been able to successfully translate that on
record.until now.
Born Dre Vasquez, Prime is an artist who hopes to really bring the hip
hop culture and artform back into the spotlight. An avid fan of the
music and active participant, Prime has battled, performed, hustled and
struggled to make a name for himself in a city where the hardest thing
to do is gain support.
Starting in the cypher/street battle circuit, Prime battled any and
everyone who ever approached him, developing a notoriety for his brutal
approach and cockiness. A day without a battle was a rarity and these
battles helped him to mold his delivery and presence. It also helped
him
become separated from the other artists in the city. Prime was resented
for his treatment of opponents and his arrogant demeanor.
Prime chose to step away from street battles and work more on his
craftbut opportunities presented themselves that kept him from
really developing as a songwriter. A New York trip proved to be fateful
when he was offered a spot in the 2000 HBO Blaze Battle Championships
and MTVs DFX Battle in the same week. Prime, though not coming out
victorious due to questionable circumstances, got his name up and
established relationships with people who would help him grow as an
artist. Another battle, the Scribble Jam Emcee Battle, would cement his
place in the underground as a ferocious battler.
It also allowed him the opportunity to perform in various places across
the country with artists such as Gangstarr, Common, Pharoahe Monch, 50
Cent,Wu Tang, Boot Camp Click, Mobb Deep, Atmosphere, Kweli, Brother
Ali, Jedi Mind Tricks, Cage, C Rayz Walz, Natural Elements, J- Live,
and
others, all before he was old enough to drink. He also developed
relationships with people who would help him as he grew to be a more
established songwriter.
Putting out a single with Slug from the group Atmosphere and appearing
on various releases thru the New York Indie Label, Fat Beats, as well
as
his constant drive to stay in the spotlight kept him in peoples faces.
After going thru life struggles, Prime is now ready to release his
album, to put his life on record. Getting production from
SC, Manos, Akt One, Panik, and more
.it is now his time to shine. Keep your eyes on
Chicago.there's a new talent emerging.
Dont be scurred!AIM SCREEN NAME: XBIGXPRIMEX
im working on a Middle Ground Networkall interested artists get at mealso anyone interested in helping promote, there will DEFINITELY be compensation.
