L.A. and H-TOWN Records look out world
THE WHO:
Born in Brooklyn, NY; L.A. moved to Long Island at age 15 where he found his passion listening to some of the greatest in the game such as Rakim & Kool G. Rap just to name a few. In the game now for over ten years, L.A. has turned this passion into a career. Partnering up with Eugene Henderson, L.A. became the president of the now infamous H-TOWN Records in 2005. With the controls and his destiny in his own hands L.A. determines the who, what, where & why of his music. www.Myspace.com/169Boys
THE WHERE
L.A. has performed with the likes of Slim Thug, Ja Rule, Lyfe Jennings and Young Jeezy. L.A. has also graced stages at venues such as Club Exit, The Huntington Townhouse, X Bar, The Soul Café and the Black Arts theatre in Harlem. Also featured in the Promo Magazine and Ghetto Community. “ Laboring as my own man allows me the freedom to travel around the country and perform at various venues”. Anyone with L.A.’s sense of family, community and self-pride gives back to their community that’s why L.A. has teamed up with HIP-HOP 4 HEALTH (www.hiphop4health.com) to bring sex education and health awareness to young teens.
THE MUSIC:
THE WHAT:
L.A. was awarded streets most upcoming artist after releasing seven mix tapes with over 50,000 units under the H-Town label, which got airplay all over the country. His video (Ain’t Easy) has broadcasted on most video networks. L.A has seven videos displaying his hard work, dedication and passion to the survival of Hip-Hop. He also has a DVD entitled “The Untold Story” which was released in Feb. 2008.
THE WHY:
His upcoming solo album titled “Long Awaited” due this year features some of the hottest vocalist of this generation from Akon to the original Jr. “One Blood” Reid. The beats are banging, the rhymes flow easy and are a true testament to his lyrical power and writing skills. L.A. is a true master of the Hip-Hop craft & culture. As a businessman, artist and performer he understands that to truly succeed you must stay true to your roots, honor yourself and believe that you are in control of your own destiny.