Bio

Writer, producer and emcee. Love for Hip Hop music started when I was at the age of 12 and discovered the Tougher Than Leather by Run DMC. went on to obtain Ready to Die by Biggie, which started love for emceeing as sang along to the lyrics. It did not take long to discover that had a talent and the ability to rap and at 13 started writing own material and performing it at local youth clubs. Was one of the original members of “The Streets” with Mike Skinner and 4 other Birmingham artists’. In The Summer of 1999 we split up after disagreement within the group and I went on to produce own album titled Sittin On Top Of The Lickeys which was released on my own label. I have appeared in Hip Hop Connection magazine, Street Cred Magazine, Salvo Magazine, Whats On magazine and been featured on Galaxy 102.2, Newstyle Radio, Pulserated Radio, Insomnia Radio and Westwood Radio 1 Show and also a number of appearances in local magazines from performances in Birmingham clubs. in 2001 took a break from music to re look at the angle I wanted to take it and as well as traveling I took time to start a family. Was a member of The Mid-L-Men between 2003-2006. Featured on the same tapes as Killah Priest, Shabazz the Disciple and NLZ from the Wu Tang Family. Supported Gym Class Heroes for part of their UK tour in 2006. Collaborated with multiple artists from USA and UK. check me out at www/myspace.com/fybaoptyk