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RUBBABANDZ feat. MALI BOI (RAW UNMASTERED VERSION)width="425" height="350" ..SONG TITLE: "RIDE ON EM"G.M.I. ENT. GROUP PRESENT'S RUBBABANDZ .. DOWNLOAD YOUR COPY OF "NEW JACK CITY VOL.1" 2006(FRONTCOVER)DOWNLOAD YOUR EXCLUSIVE CLASSIC COPY OF "NEW JACK CITY VOL.1" 30 TRACKS OF STRAIGHT FIRE, HOSTED BY FRANK NITTY!!! NOT SOLD IN STORES... $5.00 (DOWNLOAD NOW)-- --BANDZ is a rapper, writer, lyricist, and all out hip hop artist, who eats, drinks, and sleeps the genre of rap music. Anyone thats ever heard him spit knows the kids got it. Yo Bandz, kick that sh$t, was a very familiar phrase for him to hear as a kid. Originally known as RUBBABANDZ, he was born and raised in the stapleton section of Staten Island, a borough of New York City, and now resides in Huntsville, Alabama. This is where he added on the name 5 star general, because of his true leadership and experience in the industry. Bandz is currently hard at work just finishing up his well anticipated underground mix CD New Jack City Vol.1. He also is working with local talent in Huntsville known as Slow Motion Sounds, as well as teaming up with artists in the Atlanta, and Miami area. He is also performing regularly in shows with some of the hottest hip hop people in the industry, including artists such as Lil Scrappy, Trillville, Lil Bootsy, Gangsta Boo, Lachat and Fraizer Boy of Three 6 Mafia, Boys N Da Hood, Pastor Troy, DSR, Tight Work, Nappy Roots, Lil Flip, Juvenile, Webbie, T.I. and Do or Die. His goal is to record albums and move major units across the planet. Bandz is well known in the underground world and has an extensive resume. He broke into the industry as a young buck at the age of 13. Shortly thereafter he signed his first deal with Erick Sermon and Elektra records. Bandz later voided that deal which allowed him the freedom to sign with MCA under the legendry Hank Shocklee as a member of GP WU that same year. He has worked with a ton of heavy hitters along the way, such as: Daddy-O of Stetsasonic, Hank Shocklee, RZA, Raekwon, Killa army, 702, Method Man, Big Daddy Kane, DJ Clue, Kid Capri, Marley Marl, D.R. Period, Ron G, S&S, DJ Doo Whop, Smooth Da Hustler, RNS and a host of others. Bandz has also toured with hip hop veterans such as: Goodie Mob, Keith Murray, Redman, JA Rule, Tha Alkoholiks, and Wu-Tang. He has also been featured on albums such as Shyheims aka the Rugged Child, the Lost Generation, and the Wu Chronicles Vol.1 which sold over 500,000 units and was certified gold. From the birth of his career, he was on fire. Hes been mentioned in Source magazine, the Rolling Stone, XXL, Billboard and Word up magazine as one of the hot up and coming underground rap stars. Bandz is definitely a visionary and can see the big picture. He remains confident and focused! With his talents and persona he will prove a valuable asset in this industry. He is currently on the grind working non-stop, as well as making appearances on local radio shows. With his eyes on the prize he is ready to make his emergence into the hip hop world and take this to the next level.(INSIDECOVER)DOWNLOAD YOUR EXCLUSIVE CLASSIC COPY OF "NEW JACK CITY VOL.1" 30 TRACKS OF STRAIGHT FIRE, HOSTED BY FRANK NITTY!!! NOT SOLD IN STORES... $5.00 (DOWNLOAD NOW)



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Member Since: 6/1/2006
Band Website: themixshow.net/id215.html
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Influences: Big Daddy Kane, EPMD, Slick Rick, Kool G Rap, X-Clan, Special Ed, Nas, Biggie, Wu-Tang, KRS-ONE, DAS EFX, K-Solo, The old Death Row, Jay-Z, Mobb Deep, Rakim, Naughty By Nature, Redman, The 1995 Goodie Mob(Soul Food), Busta Rhymes, The old LL Cool J, Run Dmc, DMX, Brand Nubians, Capone N Noreaga, Ludacris, The old Outcast, Kurupt, Method Man, Mc Lyte andLauren Hill!
Sounds Like: Press Release:American Southwest Music Distribution announces former MCA Recording artist signs deal with Screw-U-Records Wednesday December 13, 7:30 am ETLAS VEGAS, NV, Dec. 13. American Southwest Music Distribution, Inc. (OTC BB: ASWD - News) announces that Screw-U-Records, with whom American Southwest Music has a multi-artist distribution agreement, has entered into a multi-album recording deal with former MCA recording artist Jahvan Barry (p.k.a "RubbaBandz"). RubbaBandz, originally from New York City, is well known for his gritty street anthems and roof-raising club hits."Screw-U-Records have a vision that is unsurpassed by any other label in the South. My music is about the streets and Screw-U-Records are committed to bringing the music of the streets to the rest of the world. It's a perfect match," commented RubbaBandz.Remarked Screw-U-Records CEO Walter Goodin, "RubbaBandz mixes New York flow with southern swagger. His style is mesmerizing. Through our distribution agreement with American Southwest Music Distribution and Universal Republic, Bandz will be one of the most talked about artists in 2007."
Record Label: SCREW U/ASMD/UNIVERSAL RECORDS
Type of Label: Major