Combining the element of intellectual street poetry against a southern, urban backdrop, Original Sin is vying for space under hip-hops vast music umbrella. But before you confuse Sin as just another run-of-the-mill Dirty South rapper, dont get it twisted. The Durham, North Carolina native aspires for a higher goal; the one of the versatile, adaptable emcee who can flex a wide variety of styles and flows while spitting insightful lyrics that you can relate to, whether youre a hustler or graduate student. Waxing poetic street tales delivered on time to the beat, Original Sin can all at once be disarming, informing and forceful. Its that interesting dynamic that makes Original Sin stand out from the average Joes in the rap game. With Sin, its about beats and business. He wants to get paid, but he also envisions that youll visualize his world through his timeless lyrics and thumping tracks. Equal parts thug poet and street sponsor, Original Sins mission is to ascend the heights of hip-hops elite by delivering his message to the masses in the freshest, tightest music package that he can create. Basically, Im trying to make it, Sin says. Im trying to do the best I can with both the rap side and the business side.Chances are youve seen Original Sin opening up for such noted artists as Redman and Method Man, David Banner or P-Diddys The Band. Or maybe youve heard his flows on one of the various underground mix tapes in the Raleigh/Durham/Triangle or throughout the Dirty South. With Sin, wherever theres an audience that needs to be converted, hes willing to travel and perform. That have mic, will travel modus operandi has allowed Original Sin to freestyle and flow on stages from Atlanta to Charlotte to Virginia Beach. And if Sin has his way, there will be more cities to come. Original Sin wants to make that clear to all that hes in the hip-hop game for the long haul. His formula for success was crafted long before his mix tape days. Original Sins hip-hop vision developed as a teenager who was simply a fan of the music back in the day. When I started rapping seriously, it was about practice makes perfect, he says. I was trying to make a name for myself in my area by freestyling and doing shows wherever I could. I didnt see the big picture back then, but after I started getting attention, I realized I could do this for a living.Original Sin has always been something of a trailblazer. As the first high school and college graduate in his family, the 27-year old has made a life of breaking ground where most of those around him have dared to tread. It is that independent nature thats led Sin to chart new waters - that of entrepreneur record label CEO. Bull City Entertainment, Original Sins label, was started two years ago with the help of business partners. The label is off the ground and running, Sin says. And hes using unconventional yet innovative strategies to make sure Bull City Entertainment succeeds. My goal for Bull City Entertainment is get it like a Def Jam, says, Original Sin, (ne: Cleotis Wilkerson) who graduated from Elizabeth City State with a degree in business administration. I have big plans for the label where well have smaller consolidated labels under our wing, and we plan on moving into other forms of entertainment such as movies as well. Learning the business side of the rap game has been the most important lesson to Sin. Not one to handle his affairs half-heartedly, Original Sin understands that doing the unglamorous behind-the-scenes grunt work on the business side will ensure his high-profile success as an emcee. The balance between businessman and artists can be difficult, but as Sin says, I like adversity.With the ability to wax lyrics both poetic as well as prophetic, Original Sin is destined to make his place in hip-hop. So be on the lookout. Original Sin is coming to a stage near you.
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