THE SCENE:A bullet shoots out from within the depths of a dark alley, finding its way into the spine of its victim, while another man endures the tearing of his skin from a switchblade, and yet another group of men, with rage and alcohol in their blood, all simultaneously use their fists as their weapons. The screaming of onlookers, police and the fury of men penetrate cracks through the concrete and shake every building within a mile. This massacre scene seeps through the crack of a window of a building on the corner of 37th Ave and 89 Street in Jackson Heights, where two floors up, a young Gilberto Velasquez, better known as E.N.Y, witnesses his first influence in life.THE LIFE:Born and raised in Jackson Heights, Queens, aka “Shiesty Heights†E.N.Y observed and was drawn in by his surroundings. Being raised by his sickly mother when his father left at the age of 2 years old, any and all father-like figures took part in his raising up. The majority of his influences were local gangs, drug hustlers and chaotic personalities; this dangerous mix left E.N.Y constantly fighting in the streets to build a reputation, living in poverty, and eventually becoming addicted to cocaine at the tender age of 13. For the next two years, E.N.Y. felt his place was living the Gangster lifestyle. Even going through a strict drug rehabilitation process could not cure his obsession and love for a life that would ultimately lead him into a downward spiral. But, there was one influence which would ease the tension of his teenage angst, and slowly help him drift away from the violence of the streets. By the age of 15 years old, E.N.Y had found the most crucial influence in his life: Hip Hop.THE BEGINNING:After embracing the styles of legends such as Big Pun, Notorious B.I.G., Nas, Jay Z, Kool G Rap, and Eminem, E.N.Y. began to format his dynamic, hard hitting flow, perfect his poetic and cinematic lyrics and build up a confidence that would make him seen and heard as an undeniable source of talent that would change the way Hip Hop is perceived today.THE DEFINITION:E.N.Y.’s powerful presence could simply never be ignored. With lyrics that never fail to take songwriting to the extreme edge, catchy hooks that you will be singing in your sleep, an unforgettable voice dripping with passion, and a rapid yet smooth flow that carries the weight of words straight from the soul, E.N.Y.’s talent is undeniably pure and will be forever untouchable.Written by
Ashley Brintle
6/14/07
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