(Hip-Hop Recording Artist/Songwriter)For Booking/contact info email: [email protected]"To conquer fear u must become fear... you must bask in the fear of other men; and men fear most what they cannot see..."The word 'artist' has three definitions according to the Encarta Dictionary. Two of them describe an artist as: a very talented, and skilled person, and a performer and/or entertainer. There is not a better collection of words to describe 'The Gyft'. Fans claim it is various characteristics that attract them to his music and performance. Some say its his lyrics and voice, some say its his unique style, others claim they can feel his energy; truthfully, it is a culmination of all of the above. Matt Gutierrez a.k.a 'The Gyft' is the true meaning of talent. In the music world of repetitve hip hop he brings someting slightly different to the table. As an one of the most energetic and intelligent up and coming MC's out there, his mission is to spread spoken knowledge and powerful word, to bring hip-hop back to where it belongs. He writes, records, and performs all of his own material, and continues to develop greatly day by day. Every lyric provides insight and understanding an extremely deep level. He is already being compared to hip hop greats such as "Mike Shinoda" from Fort Minor, and Cannibus. His name says it all, because each line is laced wih philospical overtones, what he offers to the music world is truly a "gyft". He is not your average hip hop artist because he doesn't fall into the cliche's of what many perceive when the word rapper is mentioned. The Gyft's poetic and artistic imagination push him to the next level of rap. Using lyrical variety and imaginative words, there is no stopping his veratile hip hop hunger. His music is about voicing an opinion in order to represent a widely criticized generation. "The Gyft" began experimenting with poetry and story writing at the early age of 11 years old. Through years of vast experience in trials and tribulations he transormed all forms of emotion positive and negative into creative artistry through song and imagination. Because he was born in the early 80's he credits his inspiration from childhood memories during the birth of Hip Hop through the 'Post-Cold War' and 'Raeganomics' years of American History. "The Gyft" or "G" as he likes to be called by casual acquaintances uses deep philosophical literature, various social sciences, as well as worldwide current events for material in his music. Conscious rap today is dying in hip-hop and needs to be revived. Like every artist, life experiences shaped his personality into becoming an extremely intense and passionate M.C. He wishes to open a new wave of rap music that stimulates the brain with catchy wordcraft and different styles of beats that pulsate through your eardrums. With insightful lyrics and unique word association, there is no style he will not try. G intends to increase his musical versatility by not only ghost-writing rap music, but by also becoming an accomplished lyricist in R&B, Pop, and various types of Alternative music. His love for music is unconditional, for he listens to every genre not concentrating his knowledge on merely hip hop. His influences include 2pac, Notorious B.I.G, Eminem, Ice Cube, Dr. Dre, Talib Kweli, Mos Def, Eric B. and Rakim, Outkast, UGK, Michael Jackson, Prince, The Beatles, Boyz II Men, The Rolling Stones, Lynyrd Skynard, and Aerosmith. He wishes to also reach hollywood and pursue a career in acting alongside his musical endeavors. With his own marketing schemes and promotional plans to make one of the biggest buzzes in the music biz, it is an understatement to say he is a genius. His motivation and drive will take him to the top of hip-hop and his love for all forms of entertainment will make his presence in hollywood/music felt on a global scale. Much Love to M7MUSIC.COM and GRAFITTI RADIO!! Changes may take up to 2 mins to show on your profile
