Bio

[color="black"][/color] A Wake up Call… Perhaps you’ve heard it before, “If I can make it there, I’ll make it anywhere,” but for Indianapolis based rapper Poodie, the “there” doesn’t refer to New York City but Indianapolis, Indiana. Indianapolis, also known as “NAP” town is a city with a history rich in many things, corn, The Colts and auto racing mainly, but hip-hop… never. So when the 2011 mixtape “Come Here Streets” gathered radio rotation Hoosiers and hip hop lovers had to wake up and take notice. But what served as a wake up call for many was just a small portion of a much longer journey for Poodie. An Early Passion… Rapper Poodie aka Mr. Section 8 began his hip-hop career in the eighth grade while growing up on the eastside of Indianapolis. Influenced by the stories of artists such as Boosie, Webbie, BG and E-40, Poodie was inspired to believe that a rise to success could be achieved by anyone. Although his love for music was present, Poodie began to take his drive seriously in 2008 when he partnered with fellow artist Lil Nut. In 2011 Poodie along with The Hoodlumz dropped the mixtape, “Come Here Streets” achieving radio rotation and the respect of their fellow artists. A Bright Future… In the spring of 2012 Poodie plans to release his new mixtape “Section 8 Living”. The album will also feature a video documentary and book. The focus for “Section 8 Living” will be the things really going on in Naptown.” I don’t drive Bentley’s,” says Poodie,” so I talk about where I’m at.” He goes on to describe his lyrics as “cool, calm, collected, Levi’s and Dickies, weed-smoking, aggressive rap.” Beyond the album he says his biggest goal is to put Indianapolis on the hip-hop map and to separate the serious rappers from the fake. For more information on Poodie, the upcoming album “Section 8 Living” or to hear the mixtape “Come Here Streets,” follow him on twitter @poodiesection8living, myspace http://www.myspace.com/lilpoodie317