Loot

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Hip-hop has always spoken for the voiceless in one way or another, but nowadays with the glitz and glamour of today’s industry there seems to be fewer and fewer people speaking for your everyday hip-hop lover. Sure there are your “real” tales of street life, but what if you’re day-to-day experiences aren’t so hardcore? What if you’re struggles are more about how to live the best life you can for you and yours…the right way? With the uncannily-polished delivery, Loot has --to borrow from Robert Frost-- taken the road less traveled. The trajectory of his life includes some near-misses with the law, young fatherhood, a bachelor’s degree, several states, and three continents. Born in the Washington Heights neighborhood of New York City, this 20-something artist moved around quite a bit as the son of a military, single mother who came from humble beginnings. This lifestyle took him on an award tour from NYC to Japan with stops in Texas, England, Florida, and South Carolina. It was in Japan where Loot, the artist, was born. After finishing his stint as a military brat, he honed both his rap skillz and book smarts at the University of Virginia. In 2006 LOOT has gained tremendous momentum, and in 2007 he is sure to make his mark and shake up the industry. His current project is being overseen by Executive Producer/engineer Zezo One (Hevy Metal Fam) and by LOOT himself, proving that he is a true artist and more than just a rapper. LOOT is also working with some of the biggest producers in the game such as Needlz (50 Cent, Game, Ludacris), Devo “Springsteen” Harris (Kanye West, John Legend, Common), Rich Nice (Biggie Smalls, Mary J. Blige, Nas), Neek Rusher (Camron, Trey Songz.), Illphonics (Ness – Bad Boy Ent.), and Al Rod. With names like these behind him, LOOT’s first project is guaranteed to be something special. Outside of the studio, his presence continues to be felt on stage, radio, and through multimedia. LOOT recently opened for Atlantic Records artist Little Brother and has been asked to perform at the 2007 Winter Music Conference in Miam, FL. You can catch him blessing the stages of New York City’s finest venues showcasing the next generation of music superstars (Joe’s Pub, S.O.B’s, Babulu’s, Crash Mansion, Brooklyn’s Five Spot), LOOT has appeared on the mixtapes of DJ Bedtyme 357 (Remy Ma) & DJ Kool Kid. He will be available in over 3,000 retail locations worldwide, with his feature on Hip-Hop Uncensored DVD Vol. 7 alongside stars The Black Eyed Peas, Snoop Dog, Ghostface, Ice Cube, and many more. That’s right, LOOT is “Almost Famous”. The breadth of his experience makes him accessible to all kinds of disparate folks; his tangible charisma, microphone prowess, and subject matter will ensure that those who can relate will continue to check for him. While he is a humble artist, he walks and talks with a certain swagger that shows he has no doubts he will soon be competing with some of the game’s top acts. “I want to sell millions of records, but I won’t be untrue to myself to do so. I like to say I want to keep it ‘conscious but commercial’.” “Conscious but commercial”…enough said? absuLOOT-ly!