M-16

Matthew Grady, known musically as M-16, is a native of Durham, NC. Born into a musical family, his father was the lead guitarist for the famous soul band, The Staple Singers. Matthew developed a passion for music at an early age. Just like his father, he possesses a broad array of musical talents. At the age of 9, Matthew began playing the piano strictly by ear, but by 12 he was classically trained to play. He also plays the trumpet and writes both music and poetry. Some of his poetic pieces have been published through www.poetry.com. With his love for music guiding his dreams, Matthew decided to channel all his time and energy into becoming something bigger than just a Rap Artist. Matthew goes by the stage name M-16, which is derived from his first name and his age at the time he began his career. His stage name is also fitting because his fast paced (rapid fire) flow is fully automatic like the M-16. In 2005, M-16 joined forces with Flavor Fruit Entertainment and the Neck Breakas Production team. Since becoming a part of the Flavor Fruit Entertainment family, he has developed into a truly talented artist. With his musical talents and determination, M-16 is destined to have a successful future
M-16: Jokers Wild Mixtape - Available Now!
M-16 in the Community
M-16 aka. Matthew Grady
M-16 at 2008 CIAA
Urban League Recovery Celebration