The Valedictorians are an electronic/jazz/hip-hop duo comprised of rapper "Louis." (http://soundcloud.com/louistheengineer) and jazz keyboardist/ hip-hop producer "ALLIN" (http://soundcloud.com/tink_musik) from Wilmington, NC. 

Their 1st EP was released in 2015 entitled "Hor D'oeuvres"
Full Album to release in 2018.

For collaboration and booking requests email us at: cameron.tinklenberg@gmail.com or thevaledictorians.music@gmail.com

Arthur Z. Baton Jr. (Born January 13, 1992) Better known by his stage name A.R. Stylez, "Always Real Stylez" is an American Recording Hip-Hop Artist, Songwriter, Lyricist and aspiring Actor from Brooklyn, New York. The New Yorker is known to be a perfectionist, strong minded and passionate artist who delivers soulful yet relatable music. His first project, "Realism" released in 2012, which also features 2009’s XXL Freshman Hip-Hop Artist Mickey Factz. Some of his influences are Tupac Shakur, Kanye West, J.Cole, Common, Nas, Jay-Z, The Notourious B.I.G, Lupe Fiasco and more. A.R Stylez was born with the admiration for Art. "Art was my true love, giving me the ability to express myself. It’s like I could escape from reality into a world of my own”. 

While growing up in a single parent household, his mother would often play music before his generation. Luther Vandross, Michael Jackson, Ben E King, The Temptations, Ray Charles, and Aretha Franklin, were all early examples of the soulful talent whom consumed his young ear. Around the age of 12, his interest for Art evolved into a passion for Music. This same passion is what brought him on stage for the very first time at the historic Knitting Factory located in New York City. A.R Stylez took the same path as Jay-Z, The Notorious B.I.G and Busta Rhymes by attending George Westinghouse High School located in Brooklyn, New York.

After graduating High School, and participating in a few semesters at New York City College of Technology, he decided to move forward with pursuing a career in the Music Industry. With tackling open mics & local events on a nightly basis, he began to develop a fanbase. The interaction and engagement of the people lead to multiple opportunities. In 2013, he performed in a fashion show, hosted by Puma & Sassy of VH1's “Black Ink”. That same year he also witnessed a life changing endeavor, being a hype man on stage with Styles P & Sheek Louch's entourage, "The Lox" during a live performance at NYC's BB Kings. He later went on to agree to a management deal with Avenue Music Group and it’s founder, Joshua Walker.

In both 2013-2014 & 2014-2015, he was one out of 500 artist who made it through auditions for "The Dean’s List College Tour", a College tour that introduces talents and is quickly expanding nation wide. Premiering in Episode 5, A.R. Stylez was also one of the very first Emcees to participate in G-unit's Comedian Jack Thriller's Hip-Hop Cypher 16orBetter, Co-Hosted by Junior Mafia's own Lil Cease. This premiered on sites such as ThisIs50 & VladTV. He went on to also make his first local Television appearance, being featured on "The Block Party TV" along side his Xtreme Freshman Tourmates. During Xtreme 104FM’s 3rd annual “All-Star Music Awards”, he was crowned 2014’s “Best Male Rapper of the Year”, also winning “Best Website of the Year”, in which both categories were voted by fans.  

In 2015, he made his first International appearance, performing live for over 700 people in Denmark, Europe. With being an advocate for positivity in the community, he has appeared on local television stations such as, Brooklyn News, Fox 5, & NY1 Even as of current, he continues to learn and work on his craft. Sharpening his skills with methods such as participating in mentor Toni Blackman’s Freestyle Union Cyphers. He is currently working on his 2nd studio project in which he is set to continue to intrigue music lovers through his life story & creativity. 

The Brooklynite is truly one of New York’s upcoming premier Artist. He truly plans to inspire & motivate the world through music & culture. Many have grown to admire his music & lifestyle, as the artist often reminds those to “Be True, Be You”. Follow him on his journey.


Dope young rapper/songwriter/producer. But this page is for my songs. I was born and raised in Durham, NC and I currently reside there. Everything else that should probably be in my bio is in my music.

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​Ease brings true lyricism together with radio ready song writing abilities and delivery. He combines northern aggression with smooth southern charm to bring you the best of both worlds. Drawing from influences that span across all genres and performance styles, he’s been able to create a melting pot of wit, bravado, comedy, intelligence, and passion.

Evan "Ease" Draughon is a rapper and personality from Chapel Hill, NC.

At age two, Ease moved with his family to Groton, CT. While living there, Ease fell in love with music, rapping, and playing the trumpet.

When Ease was 14, his family moved back to Chapel Hill where he got into music full force. Writing rhymes everyday and skipping class to battle other rappers, Ease made music his #1 priority.

In 2007, Ease connected with local produces Randsom to produce his first mixtape: welcome 2 My World and then again in 2010 to release his first major project: Morning Wood Vol. 1.

Ease spent the next two years performing around the southeast, hitting stages from Virginia to Georgia. In late 2010, Ease began recording and performing with local rappers Absalute, D-Nice, Tryf- 1, and Dolla Billz as the Kush Administration.

Ease is currently working on his first official album: Small Circles Big Dreams, as well as a Kush Administration project.




17 year old rapper out of Chapel Hill, NC

~ NC

Check out the newest release “Penny” out now! 

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