From studio to studio dropping verses for mixtape features and features on upcoming releases by other artists, to traveling the region for shows. Some may find this tedious, but for up and coming rapper Brasco, its much welcomed. Born October 9, 1980, Sheffie Monroe, a.k.a Brasco, is no stranger to struggle. Raised primarily by his mother, the effects of little contact with his father proved to be all too disappointing, and, as a result, the New Orleans streets was the teacher of many lessons for Brasco.Turning frustration into inspiration, Brasco found the love of music. He began playing the saxophone at age 8, and later moved on to playing percussions. His love affair with music coupled with his introduction to the hard beats and lyrical styles of Eric B. and Rakim in the late 80s piqued a strong interest in the originality and freshness of hip-hop. With the additional influences of New Orleans-based artists such as DJ Jubilee and Pimp Daddy, Brasco jumped head first into the New Orleans music scene. At the age of 14, Brasco and four other friends formed a group called the Ganja Boyz. Having honed their skills in basement rehearsals and impromptu ciphers, the group hit the streets and stages of New Orleans, starting a buzz all their own. The Ganja Boyz gave deliverance to Brasco and gave everyone else a glimpse of Brascos lyrical skills.In 1996, Brasco not only got a chance meeting with Cash Money Millionaire Baby, but was also given the opportunity of spitting a few bars. Baby validated Brascos talent with a personal pledge to keep his eye on him, and, as a result, Brasco caught fire, recognizing the chance to pursue a career in rap music had come. Still, Brasco found it hard to ignore the call of the streets. With very little strong male guidance, Brasco began to travel the proverbial road to self-destruction that had already claimed many of his peers. After racking up some legal troubles, Brasco knew that something had to change, and he decided to concentrate on one of his first loves music.After granduating from high school, Brasco formed a partnership with another New Orleans rapper, Jon Doe. 2003 proved to be a productive year as Brasco and Jon Doe traveled to Los Angeles, CA to meet with Suge Knight of Death Row Records, who invited the duo after hearing their music. Although they ultimately did not get a record deal with Death Row, the occasion provided further motivation for Brasco, who continued to perform with Jon Doe, and then as a solo artist throughout the south.Then came August 29, 2005 the day Hurricane Katrina struck. The storm left nothing behind except a test of everyones reliance and strength. Going from peeler to post, from New Orleans to Houston and eventually landing in Atlanta, Brasco found solace and knew that while one door was closing another was opening. Brasco hit the ground running once he relocated to Atlanta. He has performed at several venues across the city and is earning the respect and recognition of industry insiders. This includes being invited to perform during the Best of the Best show of the popular ATLs Most Wanted Talent Showcase, which is responsible for breaking artists such as Yung Joc.Currently prepping his debut album entitled The Struggle Aint Over, Brasco is determined and destined to become a powerhouse with enough inspiration and originality to last a lifetime and beyond. He says, I dont want to be known only as a commercial artist, but as an artist making good music, music for the soul. It was Fredrick Douglas who wrote, without struggle, there is no progress, and if struggle is the indication of potential victory, then not only will Brascos skills of being a lyricist shine through but the reflection of his humility will as well.I edited my profile at Freeweblayouts.net , check out these Myspace Layouts!
