.. B.A.nanas is an MC extraordinaire. The first two letters of his name is an acronym for Brooklyn Animal. As his name states he is a Brooklyn native, Bedford Stuyvesant to be exact. Rhyming now for about eight years, he has been influenced by his fellow brooklynites Jay Z, and da late Biggie Smalls, for his realness and influence he brought to the game. LL Cool J is also an influential figure for the longevity he has displayed. These three MCs display key factors that make you an artist and not just a rapper. B.A.nanas is an MC extraordinaire in the sense he can do it all as an artist. He has been in the Blaze Battle for the now defunct Blaze magazine. Numerous battles throughout the city. Even battles with Graf (Roc-A-Fella) and Shells (J Records). Also a few collaborations with Shells, and Jay-Z's new artist, Sam Scarfo and his Gorilla Pimp Crew. He has showcased and promoted his talent in numerous ways. These ways include numerous appearances on B.C.A.T. (Brooklyn Cable Access Television), shows throughout the city and out-of-state, mixtapes (Enuff, Kool Kid, EMS, Whoo Kid) recording and distributing his own CDs by foot. Last but not least he ghostwrites. He has ghostwritten for male and female artists who have gone on to win talent shows. To his credit, he has done a song in which Carl Thomas was featured, he has production from Mike City (Brandy), Diamond D (Diggin in the Crates), Minnesota (Big Pun) and his in house producer, Musics Finest. His management team, Preevue, have been by his side throughout his career trying to steer him to the right situation. Together they have formed a relationship with an unbreakable bond. ..
