RIP

On sale now KAZE - The Big Payback Click the cover to go to his page, or buy it NOW!!!On Sale NOW from SOULTAKER RECORDS Brail --Platinum Lyrics the Mixtape $4.99 digital download Note first: I was born and raised in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Im not from these parts, I dont act like yall, I dont sound like yall, but I am the embodiment of what Midwest Rap is. Yeah the Mitten(Michigan) is the Midwest too, wake up bia's the MDUB King is here. Been in Topeka for 6 years now, but Michigan is my home.R.I.P. The lyrical undertaker began his rap career in 1990 as the second half of the rap group called Wikit Kimistry. During the years 90-93 the group did no albums, but several songs laid down on tape to established artist instrumentals was made. Generally those that heard these early creations were schoolmates or family members that encouraged the duo to continue writing and dropping songs whenever they could. In 1996, while attending college, R.I.P. was asked to join an independent record label called Eargasm Entertainment. Shortly after helping make the first release by the label titled E the compilation, R.I.P. then became the Vice-president of Eargasm Entertainment. During that same year is when he officially began his solo career, shortly afterwards leaving his position with Eargasm and starting his own label SOULTAKER RECORDS. To date RIP has finished his NINTH solo project, which consist of 2 EPs and 7 LPs. It should also be mentioned that there was one compilation album done as well. The following is a list of the projects done. The Prophecy 4 song EP released by Eargasm Entertainment. Definitely a wicked project. The first solo release by RIP. From this project came an offer for a recording contract by an independent label in Georgia. Nothing came of it but RIP continues on. This project was only released in the local Ann Arbor, Michigan market. 1997 Versatile the first complete solo album by RIP. Never released by Eargasm Entertainment. 1997 Epitaph 6/7 song EP. Never released by Eargasm Entertainment 1998 Rest In Peace Self-titled album. The second release by Soultaker Records. The first was a compilation album titled Midwest Ridaz The album Rest In Peace established RIP and his family of New Breed artist as a force in the local Ann Arbor, Michigan market. Several songs were performed live. 1999 Relative Perspectivea lyrical point of view album released by Soultaker Records. This album could rightfully be considered a classic in his arsenal. Full of lyrical content and mind provoking concepts. This project really showcases RIPs lyrical skills. This album also was the beginning of Soultaker Records web presence with the selling of several units online. 1999 Da Next Level (step 1) album released by Soultaker Records. The first step in changing the game. Step one was elevation of hip-hop through lyrical excellence. New production talent help push Soultaker Records farther with the release of this album. With new beats to go with the lyrical Prowess already displayed RIP felt he upped the bar with this release. The first of a two-step process. 2000 Da Next Level (step 2) album released by Soultaker Records. Step two was for creation. By this RIP felt he could create his own genre in rap, which he has called Lyric-Hop. The final step for leaving a mark in the game forever. What is lyric-hop? It is what you get when listening to RIP. With continued mastery of his own genre come lyrical skills, matched with tighter tracks, and a flow to blow your mind. 2002 The One released October 31, 2002 by Soultaker Records. More the mastery of his voice and style (lyric-hop) RIP may have finally put all the pieces together to hit at least his Midwest region with an album that is guaranteed to please. Hot tracks produced by dj-C-boss, matched with RIPs skill have produced some real hits. 2003 O.C. completed at the end of 2003, released January 1, 2004 by Soultaker Records and production by Deadbeat Entertainment. R.I.P. went into this project with one thing on mind create a classic. And according to the review that can be found at www.rikksrevues.com he has done just that. The only rap artist to ever receive 6 out of 6 stars on the musician Indie Bible famous review site. Clearly the best album not only that R.I.P. has done, but the best release of the year 2004, whether that be a major or independent release. The genre lyric-hop has been well defined and is here to stay. Lyrical rhymes, tight flows, fresh concepts, with Originality and Creativity (which is what O.C. stands) brought to the forefront. Art has been created, and the next leader of hip-hop has finally staked his claim. Dj C-boss production talent has picked up as well. You can see the two artists, producer and rap artist both, are trying to create their own niche in the market. There are only two questions that remain, one when will the world catch on to the genius and artistic skills being displayed, and two how do you follow up a CLASSIC. 2003 O.C. Coming soon.. TIMELINE (double cd) my aol im: MdubRida