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2 Real
I'm 2 real from Dallas (Oak cliff) Tax.... I can't really tell you who I am cuss I don't know who I am.... But I know what I want and what I will get when I earn it... I started rapping at 11 n hadn't stopped since.
I am who I am because of life Influences experiences and the pal I met along the way... Andrew Kemp was the reason y I picked a pin up, Leroy Herod was the reason I kept at It and striving to be better than the best, By blast gave me my first recording session and produced my first track at the age of 17 call you don't want It. From there Eric Townsend Anthony Spencer and Reginald nulls are my brothers that continue supporting my music and dreams they were my first fans. Once I came to Georgia, I met Emmanuel Macon who made me president of HBIB (How Bout It Boys). I held that position for close to 3 years working with artist/brothers like Royce mille ,KOC, Truth, Mactacular just to name a few. But went the group fell apart I fell with it because I wanted to finish with the pal I started with. Then KOC offered me to join him and Toppa in their movement and we became “Tha Prodigy”, but the most important thing about me Is that I do not write or do music for money, fun, myself, or as a hobby; I do It because I feel like my brothers NEED me to, My family NEEDS me to, and above all the small fan base that I have gained NEEDS me to ... That Is the strength but also weakness of 2 Real.
Right now I'm doing the best I can to stay motivated and active. I have new material racking up I have studio sessions being planned out. I have music videos being planned out; Tha Prodigy has a mix tape coming out In January 2014 and I'm also doIng my best to not let thIs group faIl and to keep my brother Toppa and KOC as close and on the same page as possible. We have a movement called DG (Diverse & Gifted) which is made up of a team of talented people that we are helping each other to grow.
And my future will for one be up to what God has in his will for me...And If God and I are reading the same will... It would say that I will break all of the limiting; all of the records, and that no one behind me would be able to do what 2 Real has done in the music industry; And if that's not In God's will for me I hope it’s somewhat close.
Jay aka K.O.C
I am the future; I am the difference maker In this game. I am someone that brings hope to a bad situation. I am destined for greatness I represent those chasing their dream. I am my brother’s keeper and I am loyal to my loved ones and the people I mess with. I am the solution to the problem; I am the answer to the question; I am one who want to see my team shine even If I don’t get the opportunity I am DG (Diverse and Gifted) I am Tha Prodigy I am jay Aka K.O.C. (KING OF THA COUNTRY).
I got to be who I am today because of my mother being my everything with her there Is no me. My three uncles who I’ve taken characteristics of each by being wise, noble, respectful, hard working...etc. My mentors guiding me In the right direction; the people who support me and for challenging me and pushing me to perfect my craft In this music and also my brother King (2real).
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