The Astronomical Kid

What’s in a name? Well when you are talking about twelve year up and coming hip-hop superstar “The Astronomical Kid” his name says it all. “Astro” as he is known to friends and fans, epitomizes many if not all of the correlations attributed to his name. Prodigious, epic, massive, are all perfect descriptions of Astro’s appeal and talent. This kid is a monster when it comes to writing and rhyming!!! Yes, he writes his own rhymes!!! Anyone having had the opportunity to experience an “Astronomical Kid” performance or have had the privilege of owning an “Astronomical Kid” CD can testify to the monumental impact this kid is sure to leave on the world of hip-hop. In an industry many fear is disintegrating because of a lack of true emcees, Astro brings forth a new energy with his versatile flows and straight from the gut deliveries. He has revived the hunger for true hip-hop in the souls of rap fans everywhere. At twelve years old he has established himself as not just another child rapper, but a respected lyricist. Born and raised in New York where he resides with his mother, Astro attends Junior high school in the Brownsville area of Brooklyn, which is where he developed and cultivated his skills as an emcee. What sets Astro apart from other rappers is his ability to conceptualize and convey his thoughts over any track, in such a way that evokes nostalgia in the hearts of old school hip-hop followers, all the while providing a fresh new sound that is sure to get the heads’ of the new hip-hop generation bopping. A contradiction in and of himself, Astro is a diehard old school rap fanatic. He spends much of his time studying the lyrical styles of artist in the likes of Rakim, KRS 1, and Run DMC, just to name a few. Tupac Shakur, Biggie Smalls and Nas have also served as sources of influence for Astro. His greatest musical influence however, is Jay-Z, to whom he is often compared.When he is not writing or recording music Astro likes writing stories and poetry. He hopes to one day publish a collection of his literary works. He has also taken an interest in acting and hopes to pursue that dream as well. Like any twelve year old Astro enjoys spending time with friends. He likes to kick back and play video games, basketball or watch his favorite television show “106 and Park” on BET.Astro has developed into a force to be reckoned with, ensuring that anyone who attends his shows will leave feeling thoroughly entertained. Never a disappointment, Astro continues to wow audiences along the east coast, performing a medley of his hits at events such as; The City of Wilmington, DE’s Stop The Violence Rally, The NYC Board of Education’s Light Night ceremony, The Cakeman Raven’s Annual Block Party in Brooklyn, NY, The Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival and BK Fashion Weekend, to name a few. Yes, Astro puts it down at any venue; he commands the attention of everyone within earshot of his microphone. With a single titled “Stop Looking at My Moms,” it’s almost impossible for anyone not to stand at attention when The Astronomical Kid takes the stage. With each performance Astro takes one step closer to becoming the artist he was born to be. His rapidly growing fan base reflects just how true to the game he is. In an era where getting up on a stage and just spitting a hot sixteen bars isn’t enough anymore, Astro gives a show that no one will soon forget. With backup dancers and a hype-girl, it is an experience that cannot be explained, only felt. Not yet in his teens, Astro has mastered the art of entertaining, making many so called “established artist” look like amateurs. The kid is dope!!! Dubbed “The Hip-hop Resurrector”, “The Lyric Perfector” Astro is in two words… The Truth!!!For everyone who knew hip-hop when she was solely about lyrical skillz and flaming deliveries, before she became the guinea pig for every wanna be emcee across the board, dust off your boom box, lace up your Adidas and let The Astronomical Kid take you back to hip-hop. Buckle up and enjoy the Astronomical ride! Media Coming Soon