
By Any Means Music
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DESCRIPTION: Underground Rapper / Producer Imperator brings his music to the surface via his own label By Any Means Music (B.A.M.M.).
THE ARTIST: Imperator was born in N.Y. and raised on the streets of several major cities in the U.S.A., and now resides in Los Angeles. He was introduced to rapping by his brother in 1979, and his influences include the old and new school of rap. Formerly known as “The Imperator of Rhyme” (which means “The Supreme Ruler of Rap”) he is known on the underground hip-hop circuit as Imp. This rapper emerges as a lyricist with a variety of styles. He has performed live at The Apollo Theatre, K.D.A.Y., RadioTron, The Whiskey, The Roxy, The GoodLife, Project Blowed, and many others.
THE ALBUM: “Evolution of a Man” contains 14 songs, 2 re-mixes and 11 informative radio interview snippets. Musically and lyrically it contains a variety of styles from the dirty south, the big apple, and the city of angels. The end result is some hardcore, jazz influenced, old and new school, laid back, message in the music, braggadocio, gangsters rapping, abstract, motivational, love for hip hop music.
FEATURES: Peace from the amazing Freestyle Fellowship Shahid from Cipher 7 (After Life Records) Rhyming Riddlore from Chillin Villin Empire Volume 10 from the hit single “Pistol Grip Pump” Drauma the co-writer for the 4X platinum “No Diggity” Phish from Dr. Dre’s “Chronic 2001” 4X Platinum LP Rifleman from the legendary Good Life and Project Blowed Pimp Kapone from Big Money Records in the dirty south. Shady 3rd Degree from Blak Forrest Madd Norm “Microphone Madness” from The Good Life Lowd (The Blaze Magazine Emcee Battle Champion.) Music and vocals by Freddy “Piranha” Fred Music by Clik Tha Supa Latin from KPWR 105.9 in L.A Music and vocals by Don Heron from Project Blowed Music production by DJ Tomcat (Soul City Productions) Music production by Jurassic 5 affiliate Tarriq Scratching and cutting from DJ Lune and DJ Marlton
ALBUM TITLE: EVOLUTION OF A MAN ARTIST: IMPERATOR
LABEL: BY ANY MEANS MUSIC
RELEASE DATE: 1999
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: STEVEN LAWS
Available @: www.ByAnyMeansMusic.com