Born in Irvington, NJ...HUNNED PROOF has been drawn to music since he was able to speak. His parents said that by the age of 5, he was able to sing whole songs and could carry the tune. As he grew older, so did his love for music and he started writing short songs. But at the time, he was living in the "hood" where drug dealers sold product right across the street from his house and where it wasn't uncommon to hear gun shots. To avoid a bad situation, his family moved shorty after to Piscataway, NJ where he got a chance to see the lighter side of things. But even then, he found himself in constant trouble and heading nowhere, fast. So when he turned 18, "HUNNED" joined the Army to get away from the streets, drugs and to avoid possible incarceration. We he finished his service in 2002, he moved back to the city of New Brunswick, NJ with a new mindstate.
In 2004, with the influences of his past and street experiences, HUNNED PROOF partnered with then Leap Entertainment, started making mixtapes and distributing them in the streets. They responded in a big way. They would walk the streets with a CD player, letting people hear samples of his songs. He sold 1,000 copies of his first mixtape, "Man On Fire". In 2005, he sold 5,000 copies of his second mixtape, "Operation Fan-Jacking" hand to hand.
After taking time to find himself and deal with personal, as well as legal issues, "HUNNED" took his future into his own hands...a young entrepreneur in the making. With his new business sense, he was determined to become a master of his own game. After he couldn't find the right deal from the major labels, he and his brother decided to start their own record label and home recording studio. By early 2006, Street Dream Entertainment and Safehouse Studios was born. This was a big move with hopes to keep them out of the streets and focused on something positive. Later that year, "HUNNED" released his next mixtape, "Penless Piff...Writing Without Ink" hosted by HOT 97's (97.1FM, NYC) mix show DJs and MTV's host of "Sucker Free", Cipha Sounds. On this mixtape, HUNNED PROOF discovers his ability to put down his notebook and create every track off the head. He doesn't physically write down any song on the CD...but spits from memory. He and his street team, "Team Dream" sold 5,000 copies for promotional use only and gave out another 5,000 as free giveaways.
This lyricist and producer has wide commercial/street appeal and the potential to be a superstar in the industry. He is an original, street-smart, slick-talker with a powerful delivery. He can create anything from street anthems to club-bangas, political to inspirational, real-life to relationships. "The Look" magazine said, "HUNNED PROOF is Jersey's Best Kept Secret.", and "A bright spot for the future of hip-hop!". Team First Entertainment said, "A very marketable face, a powerful delivery and charisma gives him a definite edge in this competitive industry.". Tour-Mag.com wrote, "Coming out of Dirty Jersey, Hunned Proof brings style, substance and flair to his work. The MC just might be the biggest thing to come out of the Garden State since Tony Soprano.". Urban Threshold Enterprises said, "Hunned Proof has got some hot bangers! The songs are Blazin'.".
Being no stranger to the stage, HUNNED PROOF has performed at some of the hottest venues and clubs across the country, making many connections along the way. Winning first place, "Best Performer", at Road Rally 2004 in Los Angeles, CA proves he has found his calling...he truely rocks from coast-to-coast. He has the ability to captivate the audience with his stage presense and powerful voice. The crowd is attracted to his smooth, laid back style and charisma. In August 2006, HUNNED PROOF was nominated for "The Most Original Male Solo Artist Of The Year" at the Underground Music Awards (NYC), hosted by BET's Mad Linx. In 2007 he was nominated in 2 categories, “Most Promising Male Rap Artist†and “Buzz Factor. In 2007 he was nominated in 2 categories, “Most Promising Male Rap Artist†and “Buzz Factor.
"HUNNED PROOF" has opened up for major artists such as Def Jam's recording artists, REDMAN and N.O.R.E. He performed alongside HOT 97's (NYC) own DJ Mister Cee and DJ Jazzy Joyce. He has also collaborated with big names and popular up and coming artists and DJ's such as, HOT 97's, DJ CIPHA SOUNDS and DJ GREEN LANTERN, DJ LAZY K, DJ DOA, and RAH DIGGA. He has also worked with producers that has produced for JOE BUDDEN, CASSIDY, TREY SONGZ, JAE MILLZ and RAH DIGGA. To this day, HUNNED PROOF has appeared in many publications such as, "Mic Magazine", "TOUR-Mag.com" and most recently, "Da' Jumpoff Mag-Zine" to name a few. He's appeared on countless mixtapes and college radio shows. His music is banging in college dorms, and is in rotation .. internet radio stations.
HUNNED PROOF will never stop grinding to make his mark in this ever evolving music industry. This is truely a Man on Fiyah. Or as he would put it, "The WORLD is MINE...YOU just haven't realized it yet...WAKE UP or I'll catch you sleeping!!!".