Lil CLIP

Lil CLIP: Hip-Hop Music Producer, Songwriter and Rapper

Lil CLIP (Creative Lyricist Incredible Producer) is a multitalented 15-yr-old music producer/rapper/songwriter from southern California. He’s igniting the hip-hop world and inspiring a new generation of fans with his breakthrough original songs, unique melodic style, lyrical swagger and solid hooks.

Classically trained to play the violin and piano, Lil CLIP developed personal discipline and determination beyond his years and is offering his powerfully positive unique vision to the hip-hop genre. He released his first single, “ROLLIN” on iTunes, Napster, Rhapsody and other online music stores in the summer of 2007. In February 2008, “BUMPIN” and “SUMMER GIRL” were added to the digital record collection featured on CD Baby and other online stores.

With a fresh interpretation, positive message and solid body of work comprising over 50 varied compositions, Lil CLIP is becoming an acclaimed music producer, songwriter and rapper. He is developing the “music producer” skills to match any industry veteran and is collaborating with the industry’s best, including famed Brian "Big Bass" Gardener who mastered Lil CLIP's debut album “Novice of Perfection.”

Lil CLIP completed production of the much-anticipated album in July 2008. With 15 original songs recorded over 2 years at InFidelity Recordings in Los Angeles, “Novice of Perfection” is loaded with solid hits! It features original music and lyrics including intense collaborations with up n’comers Teddy P. Tru, Paulina Cerrilla, 2DnB and Miss Cosha. The album is already garnering the attention of peers and industry for songwriting ability and performance on the song “Sick On” - which Lil CLIP produced and co-wrote with Teddy P. Tru. The duo received special recognition from the Malibu Music Awards and the young rappers also recently made it to the exclusive list of Semi-Finalists for the 2008 Independent Music World Series. “Sick On” has also been selected for worldwide distribution as part of a double-disc compilation through London based Sonic Vogue Records.

With “Novice of Perfection” set for release on Tuesday, September 23, 2008, Lil CLIP has started work on additional projects including developing a soundtrack song for a planned baseball documentary, "The Untold Truth" (produced by Wrapped Productions). He is also a consulting producer for the stage play “Reine” which is written and directed by accomplished actor and film producer Ron Recasner.

This unstoppable young artist is by far the freshest new face in hip-hop. Lil CLIP is here to stay!