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Hip-Hop is a genre of its own sound but at the same time can be spun as the most vulgar genre of music. 17 year old hip-hop artist, "IzZy" (Born Ismael Arceo), has brought the music back to its roots and has been called "inspiring and uplifting".
At the young age of 17, IzZy has already released his first EP entitled "Ghetto Blasters: The EP", sold over 1,000 beats worldwide and has been featured on multiple websites as a featured artist and producer. Selling over 200 copies of his EP online is just one of the many accomplishments of IzZy.
With hip-hop music being in a slump with rappers coming out with songs degrading females, talkin about cars, jewels and money, IzZy takes it back to the roots of hip-hop with his soulful beats, and real life lyrics. Also, IzZy's past with bad relationships, lost friendships, rough childhood and having divorced parents, really has a way of teaching morals and helping others cope with situations through his music.
In 2008, IzZy was featured in a website created to help producers and beat makers learn to make a living from selling their instrumentals and music to other artist, named "LiveOffBeats.com". With over 5 million plays and 2 million downloads on SoundClick.com, IzZy's music has proven to really stand out. Also on SoundClick.com, IzZy has been featured as the number 1 artist twice (out of 430,000 artist) and has had multiple top 5 ranks on the music selling website. IzZy also has over 170,000 plays on MySpace.com
Alongside his best friend and loyal partner "Crazy J", IzZy has done performances in crowds as small as six, to crowds of over 3,000. Crazy J is featured in numerous songs, including "Down For Mine" which had over 5,000 plays in one month. IzZy has done multiple beats and production for Crazy J's songs as well.
Emceeing is a love that has helped IzZy grow as an artist and as a songwriter. IzZy has many talents in addition to being a hip-hop artist. He has written many songs for artist's in the R&B and Pop genre. IzZy has a versatility in the kinds of beats he can make, from the hardcore beats that are played in the club, to more melodic and intricate rhythms that you will commonly hear in his own music.
IzZy has come a long way in the music industry considering his young age. Recently, signing to multi-platinum "Perry Music Group" is another step ahead for success. IzZy is continuing to make moves like chess and will match its longevity. In a few short years, you can expect him to be a household name.
