Philadelphia: home of famous Cheese Steaks, Love Park, the
Constitution, the 76ers, - and some of the most ambitious hustlers on
the East Coast. In a city where there is something for everyone, and
everyone is working to get something, hip-hop artist 2ew Gunn Ciz
embodies the Philly ambition.
Walk down one street and there are young girls selling homemade earrings. Ride the subway and young men are selling fragrance oils.
Stand outside any given public transportation place and hear the men
offering cab rides out of their own cars, no meters. You will find Ciz
amidst all of this, donning a pair of headphones, and writing verses
in his head- persistent and working towards his time to shine.
At an early age Ciz recognized the face of struggle. Born and bred in
the tough streets of North Philadelphia, Ciz grew up rapping on the
street corners right after school.
Yet, Ciz is not just another out of the hood storybook character. What sets Ciz apart from other artists are his vast life experiences. He speaks about what he knows, but what doesnt he know? College-educated,
Ciz went on to join the Navy. In a later move, he went back to his
block and lived the life of a hustler. Meanwhile, in his head, the
rhymes were still brewing.
Ciz universal experiences have given him the ability to connect with many different types of people - adding to his mass appeal. He has
lived to see murders, gotten up to commute to a white-collar job, and
been in combat protecting the citizens of the United States. A lot on the plate of a 25-year old.
But his honesty within his life has been transferred into his music. And if there is anything that Ciz promises to provide hip-hop today,
it is honesty. In an industry where artifice is the norm, Ciz goes against the grain, as a person with a lot to say, and validity to back it up, what Ciz refers to as real rap.Ciz influences are classic figures in the world of Black music,
including Rakim, Notorious B.I.G., KRS-1, Schooly-D, The Man They Call
Lux, Cool C, Steady B, Doctor Shock, Supreem, Langston Hughes, John
Coltrane, Doctor Dre, 50 Cent Jay-Z and Snoop Dogg. But he has no ambition to mimic
their success. He would rather focus on making his own. He has rocked
the stage at several well-known Philadelphia spots such as Pontiac
Grille, The Five Spot, Fluid, and Deco, and is definitely making his
mark on the Philadelphia music scene. Ciz recently rocked the Remote
Lounge and Temple in NY, NY. He was the May 2K6 winner of Music Notes
Magazine's Monthly Showcase. He travels frequently (sometimes 3 times
a week) to New York City for shows via train, chinabus, or any other
way possible and performed over 40 shows in the Big Apple from April
to December.
His hit song "Here We Go Again" has been featured on Hate Money Radio
on 1.FM Jamz Internet radio, which has one of the largest listening
audiences on internet radio as apart of the regular rotation. In
December of 06 he dropped his first mixtape "Pay 2ew Play" hosted by
DJ Bedtyme 357. He was inducted into the Project Co-Sign family which
includes such notable up and coming artists such as Esso, Nina B, Big
Lou, Gage (DTF) and Torae. He has recently ventured into the business
side of things under the watchful eye of some of the industry's
hardest working executives and A&R's scouting talent from
Philadelphia's large pool of talented artists for showcases and
various other opportunities. Ciz works dilligently to bring the sound of Philly to headphones nationwide.
Bio courtesy of Suzi Analogue"Don't sleep on Ciz with "Do What I Want To" cause he might just lyrically take your lunch money."
"Peep "Drop It Like Its Hot"; this was the track where Ciz's sound came together. Tempo is perfect for his laid back flow and he stay with a witty punchline. I like that Ciz got that balance in his content. He can def pitch it from the block ("2ew Gun") but he'll be quick to tell you that's no where to be at, especially if you're a young cat."
"Ciz is on his way, he's ahead of cats in the way he can balance his content"
""Everyday " got a different vibe too it. The beat got a lil island flavor to it but the rhyme never strays from the corner. Ciz spit; "the industry crowded somebody giving space up." and "we in the studio with every dime we can scrap up." Cats is hungry man and it show on the MIC; this is easily my favorite track."
-Big Chew - Rapmullet.com
"In conclusion, we are pleased to announce that 2ew Gunn Ciz made it to the top and one the rappers showcase. This brother, considered the Turnpike Terror because of the amount of traveling he does to promote himself, did that damn thang, keep doing it brother."
-Heather Elitou -
"from da left 2 da right dis is fire. just givin sum love"
-DJ Sleep on "Here We Go Again" MP3 of the Week, 215hiphop.com
