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I am an:: Indie Artist

Artist's or Band's Name: U.N.O.

City & State: Det Mi

Country: U.S.

Music Genre(s):: Ugle Rap

Bio:: UNO
Unlike No Other
A.K.A. Ill UNO

At a time when many are screaming “Hip Hop Is Dead”, the Detroit Hip Hop scene flips them the ‘Bird’, puts on it’s hard hat and goes back to work as it continues to birth musical legacies. This is the place where “blue collar” meets “Hip Hop”. The birthplace of the Motown sound, Detroit is known world-wide for it’s soul-stirring, head bobbing, “cut to the bone”, timeless music. It’s artists and musicians are hailed from every corner of the globe, whether from yesteryear or modern day, and they are known for leaving lasting, positive impressions and a blueprint from which many attempt to copy. Rising up from the depths of the city’s underground music scene, UNO, “the One”, comes equipped with lyrical weapons aimed at disarming the ear-shattering , unsavory “Mr. Smiths” trying to infiltrate the musical matrix we call Hip Hop.

Having grown up on the local music scene, UNO has blazed many stages around the country leaving the lasting impression that he is a musical force to be respected and supported. Being sucked into the “rap vortex” as an adolescent during his 7th grade year of school, the Detroit native has received the best training possible, having entered the ever challenging virtual emcee boot camp, lead by unapologetic, internationally known masters of the mic.; those who laid the foundation for Detroit Hip Hop to snatch the torch and run with it around the world like an Olympic athlete. It is the Detroit Hip Hop scene that UNO credits as having the most influence on him as an artist. “I loved the people rapping. Proof, Dilla, local battles and rap shows, they all made me want to become a better artist,” he shares.

While developing his craft, UNO kept his ear to the streets and worked to leave his imprint around the city that’s credited for birthing other greats such as Eminem, D12, Slum Village, Obie Trice and other notables such as Guilty Simpson, Black Milk, Invincible and new comer, Big Sean. The scene that reeked of historical hangouts such as The Hip Hop Shop, St. Andrews Hall and the Lush Lounge provided the ultimate emcee battleground and training camp for all aspiring to get in the game. “Growing up around legends, being around those people who have traveled the world that have told and continue to tell me I’m dope, it gave me confidence and helped me to be competitive; to do as good or better than them,” he states.

When it comes to his lyrical prose, UNO writes according to his mood. Describing his music, he shares, “It all depends on how I’m feeling at the time. I may be in a party mood, ‘save the world’ mood, or maybe a ‘grind’ mood. I write about what people can relate to. When I write, I want people to understand who I am during that moment.”

The development of UNO’s style and sound stems from a strong history in the rap game. Through the years, he could be seen almost nightly showcasing his talent, distributing his music and pulling out the stops to ensure that no stone was left unturned. Known for having an extremely humble, yet confident attitude and a killer pen game, the scene has always supported and loved UNO and in appreciation, he always strives to give, “…unforgettable, classic and timeless music. Songs people wake up to,” he states. In 2009 he landed 3rd place for a city wide Radio One talent contest, to which he was the only rapper. He was also featured in the Discovery Channel’s TV show “Only in America” that showcased three local Detroit artists. Local Mixshow radio & club DJs also supported many of UNO’s releases.

By nature Hip Hop is in a constant state of change and UNO fits in well, securing his place among the rest. When asked about the state of Hip Hop today, UNO shares, “ If it were a person, it would be singing the Chaka Khan/Whitney Houston song ‘I’m Every Woman,’ but instead, replacing those words with ‘I’m Every Emcee.” But there is definitely still the feeling of it being a movement.”

UNO received a great support among the “heads” when he dropped his first two albums “Illegal” & “Demos For Sale and his mixtape series “Heat of the Streets Vol. 1 & 2”. The same is expected to resonate as he unleashes his mixtape series “Grand Theft Audio” to be released from his independent label “BW Entertainment”. “Through this new series, listeners will hear various dimensions of my rhyming and life.”

Having worked with a variety of respected producers such as DJ Dez Andres, Nick Speed, Silent Riot and Big Tone, UNO aspires to one day work with Kanye West, “… and if I could go to Heaven, J. Dilla!” he reflects. No stranger to the stage, UNO has also opened for KRS-1, Juvenile, E-40, BG, D12 & Obie Trice and rocked several music festivals.

SOCIAL MEDIA
Facebook: Facebook.com/01Uno
Twitter: Twitter.com/UnlikeNoOther

MEDIA CONTACT & BOOKING:
Contact: Gerald Marshall
Phone: 313-459-8168
Email: UnoBW1@gmail.com