Sin' seer

Born and raised in Chicago’s “wild 100’s,” Sin’seer and his four siblings had to be resourceful to survive. Sin’seer and his sister, Gifted (now a poet and MC), were extremely imaginative and creative, inventing new street games. Gifted came up with a new pastime, known as Rap and Beat boxing. Rap and Beatboxing was battled out on the street and at house parties. It became Sin’seer’s and Gifted’s new trade. Inspired by artists such as Eric B and Rakim, EPMD, NWA, Gangstarr, Slick Rick, and Geto Boys, and bursting with his own talent, Sin’seer was driven to succeed. Working hard, he perfected his own craft to become the coldest in the game. However, hard work and talent aren’t always enough to keep a young man from falling into the depth and despair of impoverished surroundings. The combination of rough streets and bad choices ended with the incarceration of Sin’seer. Sin’seer utilized his incarceration period as a time of deep-reflection. Sin’seer came to the realization that gang banging and hustling was not the way to live life. He recognized that he could use Hip Hop to spread his enlightenment. With songs like “True Principles and Split Personalities,” Sin’seer has definitely changed the game forever. Sin’seer spreads the word through the Random Motivational Program at Chicago Public Schools, and has performed at: Jacks Java, Cotton Club, YMCA Hip Hop Summer Festivals, Altgeld Gardens Youth Center, Harold Washington College, and Northern Illinois University. Sin’seer has also performed with D.A. Smart, Common Sense, and Men at Large. Sin’seer has had writing sessions with Kevin Shines and is currently working with Enoch Muhammad/Music Industry Delegate, and Allen Muhammad of La La Records Midwest Region.

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Ryan Officer

At a early Ryan Officer was influenced by his father James (poet). With his poet background Ryan was able to make the transition into hip hop emcee with little difficulty. Whether Free-styling or written rhymes it is easy to see that Ryan Officer is a major talent. Ryan's delivery is reminiscent of the emcee styling's that pioneered hip hop music. With his strong topics, spirituality, and "no profanity" approach to music, Ryan Officer is not to be compared to the one dimensional "bling-bling" rappers that flood the market today. As a self proclaimed "Boom-Bap Beat producer" Ryan Officer is a sure fit for any hardcore hip hop fan.

 

Eni'mee Ov Tha State

Few emerging artists in the hip hop scene have the presence and style that Eni'mee Ov Tha State has. They also have a new Cd "The Beginning"

C.O.A.S.T.A.L.

C.O.A.S.T.A.L. (cutting off all sh** to another level) is a trio out of Chicago that was established in April of 1999. The members are Derk D., Flash (aka Big Fleezy) and Detta. Stemming from their musical backgrounds, C.O.A.S.T.A.L.'s influences ranged from old school groups such as Earth, Wind and Fire and Derk D and Vendettas's father's group, Energy Time and Space; to new school artists like Dr. Dre, 3-6 Mafia and Snoop Dog.

In 2001,C.O.A.S.T.A.L. began doing talent shows and developed a name in the Chicago underground circuit. This lead to radio play for their hit single "Oh." The song's popularity lead to the recording of their first album entitled "Chi Takeover" produced by Shock with Shockhouse Productions.

They have also recorded on two compilation albums and opened for such heavyweights as Jadakiss, Twista and D.O.D.

C.O.A.S.T.A.L.'s members remain committed to taking Hip Hop to new sites unseen.