About Me
VERSE
BIOGRAPHY
Imagine a young infant born with a series of birth defects affecting the child's mouth, lips, and face. Again, imagine the parents of this child being told that their son will suffer from a severe speech impediment and will struggle to speak effectively and properly his entire life. No need to imagine any further. Verse. Hip-hop emcee. Lyrical artist.
At a very young age, Mike "Verse" Mills fell in love with hip-hop music and its accompanying culture. As he grew in age, Verse found himself influenced more and more by the culture in which he had immersed himself. Verse often recounts his testimony, one filled with drugs, alcohol, and depression to name a few. Beyond this, however, he emphasizes Gods changing power in his life and the lasting effect Christ has had in his actions and words. Recognizing the impact of Gods grace in his life Verse states, God did not have to give me this gift of music. I take it as a true blessing to be used by God in this way. I pray that through this gift I may be able to impact the lives of anyone willing to listen, so they may come to know Jesus Christ as the Lord and Savior.
Hailing from Huntsville, TX and then relocating to Lakeland, FL, a strong influence of southern hip-hop can be heard throughout Verses music. Heavy bass, rapid-fire rhythms, and Christ-centered lyrics create the palette from which Verse works, each song becoming a canvas that paints a clear picture of Gods love, mercy, and redemption.
Musically influenced by a vast array of artists Verse explains, "I try not limit myself in the music I create in regards to
style and genre. My music, of course, will always be centered around Gods Word. Some of my early influences include Bad Company, Led Zeppelin, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Queen, Jimi Hendrix, L.L. Cool J, and Outkast. Even at a very young age, I was always studying different sounds and rhythms and this gave me a base from which to work from when I began working on projects in a studio. Now that time has passed and my musical tastes have evolved, I allow bits and pieces of different Christian artists and producers to influence my own music-making. J.R., Flame, Da T.R.U.T.H., Lecrae, Pillar, Pettidee, and Kutless". There are so many. With so many different influences, a colored past, and a powerful testimony, one thing about Verse is certain. He truly envisions himself as a walking miracle transformed by God, and he will stop at nothing to share this Gift to the world through the music he makes.
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LA FAMILIA MUZIK
PRESS RELEASES
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
06.26.07
Pressure- New Single
With release of the album “Pressure†by SYD on the horizon (July 30th), La Famlia Muzik has released “Get To You,†the second single highlighted off of the project. Featuring the vocals of Ryan Horton, “Get To You†creates a sharp contrast to SYD’s prior single “Friday Night†and delivers an element of personal reflection and openness. Check out the full-length single at http://www.myspace.com/sydlafamilia.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
03.26.07
Pressure: The Mixtape
On the heels of The United Vision Mixtape hosted DJ D-Lite, La Familia Muzik follows up with their second free mixtape of 2007, Pressure: The Mixtape. Hosted by Flavor Alliance’s DJ Lopez and in anticipation of La Familia Muzik artist SYD’s upcoming release Pressure, the project features 7 exclusive, all-original songs with features from 3D Remedy and Miz Rock of Evolution Musik, Sicily and Meta4 of 2ice Born Records, J-City and Real of Emerge Records, and fellow La Familia Muzik artists Foolish, Carlito P., and Ryan Horton.
In addition to the 7 exclusive tracks, the first single off of the full-length album Pressure will also be included on the mixtape (“Friday Night†produced by J. Pierre of Illuminaticx Entertainment and featuring Ryan Horton) as well as snippets from 4 other songs that will also appear on the release scheduled for July 30th, 2007.
Pressure: The Mixtape will be a completely free download available at http://www.trailblazinministries.com on March 30th, and listeners are highly encouraged to pass the mixtape along to friends, families, and even strangers.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
02.14.07
La Familia Muzik and DJ D-Lite Present The United Vision Mixtape
Thirty-two different artists representing 14 different states. Twenty total songs. One very diversified mixtape presenting a united vision and goal through the medium of hip-hop.
In conjunction w/ La Familia Muzik artist Verse, DJ D-Lite hosts The United Vision Mixtape, the first in what will hopefully become a mixtape mainstay for years to come. The mixtape will be available for free as a digitial download only on trailblazinministries.com on March. 1st, 2007. Every listener is sure to find a track or two to their liking among the eclectic lineup as artists represent their faith in a vast array of styles and sounds. From Beatmart Recordings’ Soul P. to Holy Hip-Hop Music’s Carriers of the Cross. From the soulful sounds of Tony Stone to the mainstream production of Todd Collins. The United Vision Mixtape is almost certain to speak into the lives of hip-hop lovers across the globe.
For a preview of the mixtape and a lineup of the artists featured on the project, visit http://www.myspace.com/unitedvisionmixtape.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
01.01.07
La Familia Muzik Announces SYD's, Pressure, Release Date
La Familia Muzik burst onto the scene in summer 2006 with their debut compilation album, The Heist, which featured music from the entire La Familia Muzik roster. Now, the La Familia artists prepare to launch off on their own, beginning with SYD and his solo album, Pressure.
Pressure, slated to release on July 30th, 2007 under La Familia Muzik will feature the new lyrical talent of SYD, who had only previously recorded and released one album to date.
In addition to the album release, single releases are scheduled for March and May of 2007 and a free Pressure promotional mixtape hosted by Fla.vor Alliance's DJ Lopez (featuring 2ice Born Records artists Sicily and Meta4, La Familia Muzik artists Foolish and Carlito P., Evolution Musik artists 3D Remedy and Miz Rock, Emerge Productions artists J-City and Tonio, and many other cameo appearances) will be released digitally beginning March 30th, 2007.
More updates on the album and live touring will be made available in the coming months.
For artist biography and more information, visit http://www.myspace.com/sydlafamilia.
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DOWNLOAD FREE TRACKS BY VERSE HERE---
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CHECK OUT REVIEWS OF "THE HEIST" AT THESE RESPECTED SITES.
07.12.06 URBAN REBIRTH
07.28.06 TRAILBLAZIN MINISTRIES
09.01.06 SPHERE OF HIP HOP
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