RAWSKILLZ

Raw was born in Dallas,TX in the neighborhood know as Oakcliff.Raw was drawn like so many before him by the allure of the streets. Even withventuring in a career of boxing couldn't overcome the temptations of thestreets. “I never wanted to be a gangsta," he says."Sometimes yourenvironment can make you guilty by association". As time progressed onRaw realized he had an ear for music. Unfortunately with no financial backingand no knowledge of the music industry it was just another wild dream. At theage of 20 Raw put his dream on hold and joined the United States Navy.Stationed in Chicago, IL then Norfolk, VA he found himself concentrating moreon his military career than on his music. Awakened by Scareface cd "My BallsMy Word" inspired him to pick up the pen. "Man all I would do is freestyle nopen no paper just dome bustin'." He replies. It was then that Raw knew he hada love for music. Being from Dallas a though a lot of peopled doubted Rawbecause the only place in Texas that was making noise was Houston. While inChicago Raw hooked up with his cousin Mark who opened his ears toversatility. After being stationed in Chicago for a year Raw was transferred toNorfolk, VA. It wasn't until then that he gained the name Raw from his lyricalcontent by his partner in crime Lil-Woe (aka Cornell Harrison) from the BigEasy (New Orleans,LA). The two hooked up and started the label Out Tha GuttaRecords and worked on projects together. Then it came time for Raw to leaveVirginia. After a three-year sea tour Raw was back in Houston with a newattitude and skills to show off. With the drive and the heart to make it happenRaw hooked up with a man by the name of Carlos Ward aka Tha K in the laterpart of 2002 in Dallas,Tx. "Tha K made me a monster," he says. Meanwhilethe 27- year old has plenty to keep him busy, including running his own recordlabel (OTGFAM) and being a father to his three children. "When I was youngthe opportunity to make music and record a song wasn't as accessible like it isnow," Raw recalls. "It's like everybody and their mommy has a homestudio.Still I consider that a blessing because it makes it that easier to beheard and brings you closer to your dream". I get the best new MySpace Layouts at LayoutStreet.com ! I get the best new MySpace Layouts at LayoutStreet.com ! I get the best new MySpace Layouts at LayoutStreet.com !