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Sign up below to receive news updates and junk. Holla!I have been involved with hip hop since its early days. In my hometown, Cincinnati, after hearing songs like Rapper's Delight and The Breaks on the radio, I knew that it was something special. From that point I had begun to rap a little here and there, forming groups/crews with the other kids in my neighborhood. My first emceeing name was Kid Fresh and my first song, Its a Cold, Cold World, was written with my older cousin.Over time I had became a huge advocate of the hip hop culture. Influenced by much of the late 80s and early 90s rap (De La Soul, Tribe Called Quest, Leaders of the New School, Black Sheep, The Pharcyde, Boogie Down Productions, Public Enemy, EPMD, Run DMC, LL Cool J, Eric B & Rakim, and Poor Righteous Teachers to name a few) I would develop a knack for writing rhymes on numerous topics.But the day I decided to take it serious, I could not be more disappointed with what I saw in hip hop. The decline of the conscious rap movement and over-commercialization of hip hop began to take a toll on my love for the music. In contrast to the late 90s movement in hip hop I, fueled by my faith in God, would begin to pen rhymes that were greatly influenced by my Christian values. In 1996, at Iowa State University, I helped form the crew Rhymes Elect, which began doing shows at local churches in Central Iowa. Over the years Rhymes Elect has performed in a number of cities and have released one record (Lyrical Resurrection in 2001).In 2005, I began to work my first solo project. Listening Session is a record molded to grab the listeners attention with classic hip hop and a sound message. I purposely stretched myself on this record, choosing various unorthodox beats to rhyme over. Lyrical tactics, combined with strong production from Tony Stone has produced a record that I hope will mold the listeners ears with messages of faith (Fatherless Child), fun (Funky Dividends), and focus (We Do It, feat. Tony Stone & Mark J).I'm still a member of Rhymes Elect (www.myspace.com/rhymeselect). Signet-ring, DJ Selah, and myself are on a mission. We plan to drop our second record, Irregular Remedy, this spring (production from none other than Tony Stone). Yo, sign up below to join the 'Verses News and Junk...' email list and receive updates! Name:

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Member Since: 12/27/2004
Band Website: akaverses.com
Band Members:Me (although I'm in a crew called Rhymes Elect)
Influences: My biggest influences in life are Jesus Christ, my wife ( Chloe ) and my family. Other notable mentions, hip hop-wise, are De La Soul, Tribe Called Quest, Leaders of the New School, Black Sheep, The Pharcyde, Boogie Down Productions, Public Enemy, EPMD, Run DMC, LL Cool J, Eric B & Rakim, Poor Righteous Teachers, Outkast, (Ok maybe I'm still stuck in the 90's! lol) ... Cross Movement, my favorite producer Tony Stone, and a bunch of other cats...
Sounds Like: Classic Hip Hop ...although my moms says i sound like i did when i was a teenager... so i guess i sound like me back in the days when i was KID FRESH!! LOL!

Record Label: Rhymes Elect Music
GoonTrax/Media Factory(Japan)
Type of Label: None

My Blog

$4 Dollar CD Sale???!!!

Yo for a limited time, my CD "Listening Session" is on sale for only $4 (plus shipping). This is a great deal only offered for a limited time (ending July 13, 2008). $4!!!! and you can buy more than...
Posted by Verses on Fri, 29 Jun 2007 11:59:00 PST

That's It!

The reason that I haven't been able to write like I should is& I don't have an iPhone!! Have you seen this thing yet? Well, I'm sure you have. I plan on going by the Apple Store (or AT&T) this weekend...
Posted by Verses on Fri, 29 Jun 2007 03:53:00 PST

The Beat Cave

Yo, so last Saturday I linked up with macaroni Tony (Stone) down at the beat cave in VA. We had a good time building (beats too). Moms Stone came through as usual with the steak dinner to send a bro...
Posted by Verses on Fri, 15 Jun 2007 01:34:00 PST

Headed to the Beat Cave

So tomorrow I'm headed to VA to meet up with productioneer, Tony Stone, in the Beat Cave.  The plan is to come out with some top notch, high quality, do-goodin' sounds for the next CD.  I will make su...
Posted by Verses on Fri, 08 Jun 2007 11:15:00 PST

Number 5 on Foreign Artist Hip hop Chart

Yo i don't know if that sounds good to you, but it definitely sounds like a BIG BLESSING to me. 'Listening Session' is doing well in its first week in Japan.  If you haven't copped it yet, be su...
Posted by Verses on Wed, 17 Jan 2007 07:29:00 PST

News and Junk for 2007

12.29.06 Junk in this Issue...- BIG NEW YEAR SALE! - We gonna keep it live in the double 07 - Vinyl for sale!!! - Concerts and Junk... In Stores in Japan: January 10 Listening Session Discount...
Posted by Verses on Thu, 28 Dec 2006 12:58:00 PST

Verses News and Junk... BIG News!!

09.28.06 Junk in this Issue...- They'll be Listening in Japan? - Ms. O'Ginny (We think they like it) - Concerts and Junk... In Stores Real Soon! WOW! This is a quick Verses Newsletter to let...
Posted by Verses on Thu, 28 Sep 2006 08:20:00 PST

working..

yo, just dropping thru to let you know that i'm in the lab working on some ol' new stuff for a lil somethin' that i'll let ya'll in on at a later date. stay tuned for more details after these message...
Posted by Verses on Sun, 10 Sep 2006 07:51:00 PST

Another Great review!

yo check out the latest review of Listening Session at Trailblazin' Ministries.  The CD is getting great response and i'm am very thankful to God.  oh you don't know?!...
Posted by Verses on Tue, 23 May 2006 12:45:00 PST

Verses News and junk... May 06

05.23.06 Junk in this Issue...- Um... Buy the album - Cassette Tapes & Roller Skates! - 5 Star Review for 'Listening Session' - Nasty T-Shirts - Still Waiting... - Updates... Verse & St...
Posted by Verses on Tue, 23 May 2006 08:11:00 PST