Patrone grew up living what would be considered a typical struggle for a Midwestern Hispanic-American. Born and raised in Saginaw, Michigan. As General Motorsannounced plant closings (one after another) the streets of this small Michigan City became increasingly violent. So violent that it would inherit the nickname, “Sag Nastyâ€. Synchronicitywould have its way with Patron’s journey into adolescence. By the time Patrone reached 11, the economic blight of the city had turned itself into a breeding ground for gang activity. The drug trade had become one of the biggest employers for the cities youth and Patrone would not beimmune to having to learn the rules of the game.Patrone was affiliated through association with gangs because of his tight relationship with hiscousin. It was during that same year of his life that Patrone would lose his close cousin in a gangshoot-out. Because of witnessing the shoot-out, Patrone’s life took a dramatic shift. For fear of retribution, P began to take guns and knives to school for protection. His life would be agreater concern than school policies. This lifestyle change would lead to further problems in hisyouth. At the age of 12 Patrone was involved in a heated exchange at a friend’s house, which resulted in a bullet wound to the face. This lifestyle would lead to further problems in his youth.Patrone gravitated to the sounds of hip-hop as an escape from the harsh reality that life in Saginaw would provide very few options for his family and himself. The rhymes of 2pac,Scarface, and the Dayton Family would give Patrone the feeling that his struggles were oncommon ground with those who lived in the ghettos of N.Y. and L.A. Noting that life and the struggle for survival in the bigger cities of America were no different than what was going on inthe streets of Saginaw. As Patrone became increasingly influenced by hip-hop culture, he began to look at the art form as a means of self-expression. Free styling became his first passion. Sharpening his tongue to become one of the most battle tested MC’s in the area. His skillsbecame so recognized that performing in Saginaw would be a dangerous event.In 2000, fed up with the pettiness and drama of the hustle, Patrone moved to the outskirts of Detroit to fulfill his pursuit of being one of the best Mexican-American MC’s in the game. Inthe spring of 2004, his pursuit gained further steam as La Familiar Entertainment recognized Patrone skills by signing him to a recording deal. Patrone spent most of 2004 recording tracks forhis debut album with various producers such as L.A. producer and Detroit native “Detail†(Mya,Ray J.), ATL native D.J. Toomp, and Detroit’s own “Symphony (Stat Quo, Tone Tone, Young Jeezy) among others. His time in the grind would be fruitful, working with Mya, Big Herk and various Detroit MC’s. Producing what many Detroit insiders are calling a critically acclaimed material.Patrone has gone far beyond what would be expected from any Mexican-American MC, or any urban artist out of Detroit (for that matter). This should catch the eye of any Major Labellooking to break into the Hispanic buying power. Patrone stays true to his ancestry, but he alsohas the ability to connect with other cultures. Patrone has been able to survive, living in a metropolitan area that has been historically known for segregation, violence, blight, and economic despair.You are now marked on my profile visitor map!
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