About Me
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Big Stan
The Light in the Dark
Under the guidance of one of the rap industry's most
influential and legendary artists, DMX, Big Stan is
ready to step out and claim his own dynasty. With his
truthful lyrics, upfront style and desire to have a
positive influence, the era of Big Stan is about to
unfold and bring some balance back into the game.
Born Dennis Joyner, this Harlem native stumbled across
what would later become his passion for music. After
messing around in a friend's studio, he soon realized
his talent and set out to take on the world of hip
hop. He quickly proved himself, battling weekly on the blocks of Harlem
with well known artists, such as Mase, and joining a group called NIB
(Niggas in Black). Big Stan was introduced to his current manager, Uncle
Ray, DMX's uncle. Word spread and it wasn't long before he found
himself a member of one of the biggest names in hip hop, the Ruff
Ryders, led by the top dog himself, DMX.
After a production deal with the Ruff Ryders initially fell through, he
was later signed to X's label, Bloodline Records, a distribution of
Def Jam. Working with X, Stan was able to develop his skills and learn
from one of the best in the business. The two shared the same vision and
fought to bring balance back into an industry that seemed to have lost
any sense of value and truth.
Big Stan appeared on DMX's debut album, Its Dark and Hell is Hot,
which entered the Billboard charts at number 1, in the hit single "For
My Dogs". Big Stan's next appearance came on X's fourth album
titled The Great Depression, which also entered the charts at number 1,
on "The Kennel" and "Shit Still Real". On X's fifth album,
Grand Champ, also number 1
on the charts, he appeared On the hits "We Bout to Blow" and "On
Top".
Big Stan also found himself alongside a number of
other major players in the game, such as NAS and Ja Rule on the Exit
Wounds soundtrack. He landed a spot on the Corruptor soundtrack with
Jive artist, Mic Vandalz, On "Feel the Rush", along with Jay Z and
the "Money Cash Hoes" remix. He also appeared twice on the Cradle to
the Grave soundtrack with his solo "Hand that Rocks the Cradle" and
with the Bloodline kennel on "Getting Down", amongst names such as
Fat Joe and 50 Cent.
When asked about Big Stan DMX has nothing but great things to say about
his artist who he calls, "The Truth" and also considers to be one of his
closest friends.
So the hit single "Walk With Me", which appeared on the Exit Wounds
soundtrack was more than just another collaboration with DMX. The lyrics
"Look at my lifeLook at how I liveLook at what I go through, so
what I've got to give, This is it"! Exemplifies X's view of Big
Stan's honest, upfront style, from the meaning behind his music to the
way he lives his life.
The song also contains the lyrics "I'm a grown man now standing on
my own two". After years of working alongside his mentor, DMX, Big
Stan is ready to begin a new era as a solo artist.
From working on his solo project to his own radio show, and writing
screenplays.
Big Stan is about to take his rightful place as the
new big man in the game. Big Stan Radio, Big Stan
Films, and the Big Stan LP - The Big Stan Trifector
Pick Your Poison.
"So guess who's at the door now, don't make me blow the door down,
you pretty cats already ate, it's time to feed the dogs now!"
B.S.
