Unsigned musician from Tacoma Washington
Booking 253-224-9369
www.Brookness520@hotmail.com

I started writing rap verses way back in elementary school.  I never even realized what I was doing.  I just wrote because I enjoyed it.   I went to an Open Mic night (unintentionally) with some friends just after high school and someone offered me the Mic.  There was a moment where I could've played it safe and not grabbed that microphone, but I went for it.  When I did I unleashed years of writing on an unsuspecting crowd.  I was probably really horrible,  but I found something I enjoyed. That moment inspired me to continue writing.  I began performing with a group called F.I.P.  We had lots of initial success, winning talent shows, performing as an opening act, and even headlining a time or two.  I realized while I was sitting in the VIP section of a night club in Tokyo (Yokohama Bayhall, or Club Heaven can't remember) doing college homework that  I wasn't having fun.  That part of the music industry wasn't for me.  Hanging out and creating something meaningful (music) was all I wanted.  That was my joy.   I joined the military to help pay for the rest of my college degree .  I enjoyed what I did while in the military so I stayed in after completing my degrees.  I continued to make music on the side, mostly with a group we called V.S.O.P.  I got married and had two kids and with those changes in my life many of my views of the world have have also changed. My views on what my music is and should be have changed as well.  I’ve grown up.  My music has grown up with me.    My audience is my family.   I made these songs for them.  Thanks for taking the time to check it out.  Be Blessed.   
JUSN8

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