Flatbush's Rising TalentMr. REO, the consummate Haitian via Brooklyn rapper,uses his style to reflect his roots more than any grimurban reality. Born in the Flatbush section ofBrooklyn, REO took up drums in grammar school beforediscovering rhyming at the tender age of 11. Being theson of a Kompa musician, the rapper grew up listening toand appreciating music.Music's always been a family affair for REO. And hetakes great pride in his musical roots and like hisgrandfather, REO plays the timbales when he's on stage.(Yeah I'm on some diffrent ish)!!Currently REO's polishing his debut EP "The Lure,"featuring the track "Fanm Ayisyen" (Haitian Women),produced by the Haitian musical icon John "Papa Jube"Altino of Altino Productions, and featuring the wellrenowned singer Stanley "tantan" Toussaint, along with avideo for initial promotional release.Transitioning between edgy and laid-back, REO claimsmany influences old school and new. KRS-One, Rakim,Run-DMC, Public Enemy, Scarface, Nas, Tupac, NotoriousB.I.G and Jay-Z have all played a part influencing hisstyle. He's also heavily influenced by the dancehallreggae he heard pouring out of the houses in hisneighborhood. "I grew up with it. It's a predominatelyCaribbean community.""I get lyrical inspiration from the music. I let themusic take me there. I don't try to go against the flowwith it. I talk about world issues, personal things andstuff everybody can relate to."Aside from rap stardom, REO wants nothing more than tohonor the memory of his big band musician grandfatherand guitar-playing father, both of whom have passed on."It's a family tradition I'm carrying on."REO:"I'm a voice you have to listen to. I commandrespect."Take notice and "Get Hooked To It!"MAKE SURE TO GET YOUR FREE COPY OF MR. REO’S SUMMER2007"GET HOOKED TO IT" GLOBAL EDITION MIX TAPE TODAY, PLEASE CHECK BLOG.
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