                  A-Laz is a young and extremely gifted MC with the determination needed to get ahead in the music industry. Hailing from Toledo, Ohio (a haven for unsigned rappers), it takes a lot to stand out and rise to the top of the local music scene. A-laz has accomplished this by perfecting his craft and thinking with the mind of a business man. His hit single “In My Hood” flooded the streets of Toledo in 2008 followed by Everyday is Myday in 2010. He has been one of the most recognized names in the city ever since. All though he is only 28 years old, he has been writing and recording music for 15 years and has performed at countless concerts. He has opened up for the likes of Lil’ Flip, Juvenile, Tech N9ne, Bone Thugs, Rittz, Slaughterhouse, Bizarre, and Obie Trice. A-Laz has also been a part of many local shows that have generated crowds of five hundred plus on a consistent basis. He has been a part of countless local CD’s in Toledo including 4 solo albums that moved near one thousand units each. He has even taken it a step further by selling popular T-Shirts, posters and other merchandise. 
             Unlike most unsigned artists, A-Laz has an incredible stage show which includes promotional banners and a well prepared high energy performance. He likes to take thee initiative and has become his own graphic designer as well as his own financial backer. A-Laz is the sole provider for his wife and two kids and is wise beyond his years due to the amount of struggle he has faced in his life. He has already been in a near death car accident, beat multiple felonious assault, burglary, and drug charges and has turned his mistakes into thought provoking music capable of reaching many different types of people. He is currently in talks with management and distribution but has nothing on paper yet. However that won’t stop him from releasing his fifth solo album, a 10 track masterpiece entitled “Eastie Boy LP” which will feature Crooked I, Rittz of Strange Music, Bizarre from D-12 and Royce da 5'9''. People will be quick to label A-Laz as a hustler who make hustler music, but when they look beneath the surface they will find an artist who’s talent and creativity is growing at an exponential rate.


 



When one is asked to name their top five underground emcees, within the Toledo area, it would not be surprising for the name 'Mugsy Mahonney' to be mentioned on their list. While supporters & other hip hop artist have labeled the Asian emcee as one of the greatest to NEVER do it (lacking mainstream following), there is no denying the impact that he has made on the Underground Hip Hop scene during his rollercoaster ride of a career. Since his debut release in 2002 of "In Due Time", under his self established record label "Dot Boy Inc." & former alias 'PdotC', he has grabbed the attention of fans across the city and within the tri-state area in his conquest to restore Hip Hop to it's truest form. His discography includes In Due Time(2002), Methodz Mixtape 101, A Black Tie Affair, Relentless, Dot Boy Nation Compilation, & Best Kept Secret(2011)....'So why the name change?' "It was a very strategic marketing move for me. This game has evolved from sellin cassette tapes/cds out yo trunk, to streaming your music globaly on the net, not to mention 'EVERYBODY' raps now. So when somebody Googles or Youtubes your name, you better have that #1 spot or nobody's goin' know who you are or even know how to find your material!" Mugsy Mahonney is a very punchline savvy & versatile spitter, almost like a Philly/New York feel to him with a BOSS like swagger. He has also tested his guillotine skills by stepping in the battle realm in the Buckeye Battle League. "No matter what my record is, you is definitely still goin' say that the kid nice wit it!" Although this Glass City emcee has faced many obstacles, there is no doubt that his chapter in the encyclopedia of Hip Hop has already been written, but it's safe to say that there's more pages to come.

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