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REASON PERFORMS FOR THE HOOD/SALVATION ARMY XMASREASON made a name for herself when she appeared as a featured artist in 1999 on Krayzie Bones “Thug Mentality 1999” multi-platinum album. She was apart of a 4 female rap group named Relay and co-wrote the song that was on Krayzie’s album “Relay-Thugline”. It was when the group decided to go separate ways in early 2000 that REASON realized her incredible potential as a solo artist. With the apparent void for female hip hop artist in the rap music industry, REASON saw a perfect opportunity to make her presence heard.Now, working on her first album “The Art of Music” REASON is determined to accomplish her ultimate goal, becoming a multi-platinum selling artist of her own. Her first single “Reasons” is creating a huge buzz in and around the Atlanta area. Heartfelt lyrics, combined with a fresh sound, makes for a perfect introduction for this talented female MC. On songs like “..itled to represent the neighborhood in which she grew up Decatur, GA, she combines clever lyrics with a hard-hitting old school beat to create a unique and distinguishable sound. Then, a more feminine side is introduced in “All Lady” when REASON combines a smooth jazz-like beat with a witty, laid back vocal approach celebrating woman’s strength and individual characteristics. She uses her signature phrases such as “Coming from the Back”, and “All Lady” to describe her own personal struggles as well as the struggle a female rapper faces to become elite artist in this industry. REASON was born September 30, 1981. Her real name is Amber Lackey and she grew up in the lower middle-classed section of Decatur, GA where she still calls home. She always knew she wanted to be apart of the music industry, the only question was, in which part? It didn’t matter! She loved music and was going to be apart of it no matter what! At the age of 6, she started off in a dance group called Perfect Image. Perfect Image danced behind local R&B artists and other rap groups, and performed for local & school talent shows, birthday parties, and showcases. With other groups like A.B.C (Another Bad Creation) also prominent in the music industry at the time, they realized the dance industry only would take them so far. REASON, then at age 9, along with Perfect Image decided to try another part of the industry—Rap & Hip Hop. REASON wrote her first rap and realized she had unlimited talent as a writer. She continued writing songs for her group and developing her craft as a writer and as a hip hop artist. They performed everywhere they could, and also attended school during the day. From doing showcases at the Cotton Club to appearing at events like For Sister’s Only, and even did a live show for the Mayor of Atlanta at the time Mayor Maynard Jackson! They hit block parties, night clubs, talent shows, hair shows and eventually built a foundation and made a huge name for themselves. After a few years and several group members, Perfect Image changed their name to Relay and got their first break by meeting Krayzie Bone (of Bones Thugs & Harmony). He loved their music and decided to feature them in his solo album “Thug Mentality 1999” which then went on to be a multi-platinum album and was hugely successful. While Krayzie was on tour, Relay headlined with him and visited more than a dozen cities.Now at the young age of 26, REASON has been apart of the music industry as a writer and artist for more than 15 years. She is a hard worker and perfectionist and won’t stop until her ultimate goals are reached—international success & eventually forming her own independent label Duo Entertainment. She has seen the different trends and changes in the rap industry over the years and truly believes she is apart of its bright future. Now in the studio, she continues to build onto an already inspired and unique list of songs to be apart of her first album “The Art of Music”. Her writing is fresh, clever, yet straight to the point and her sound is southern slang mixed with northern hip hop flair. She is currently doing shows to build her exposure and promote the upcoming album and is working with DJ’s in Atlanta to put out a mix tape appropriately named “Coming from the Back”. REASON believes that hard work and determination are the keys to success, but also realizes that giving back is also very important and works diligently so she can to help build and unify the community. REASON has the heart, unique talent, willingness, and experience to be successful and is poised become one of the greatest Female rap artist in history. This layout was created at Mylays.net