 Born in Los Angeles, California Young Retro’s passion for music started at the age eight. He began rapping at family events, churches, talent shows, parks and recreation, and with groups of friends. “What inspired me to make music was making a difference in the game because I wanted to be the best at what I created. My goal is to keep marching forward by achieving my dreams through making music and to inspire others to do anything they put their mind to. I wanted to set the example for my fans but still have fun wit what I’m creating. Growing up I listened to street battles and cypher sessions, I’ve always listen closely to the lyrics,” said Young Retro. As time went on, Young Retro began writing his own lyrics and also began recording them at his home with friends and family in Los Angeles. “My older brother CIGA inspired me to pursue my dreams and to never give up. We grew up listening to Notorious B.I.G, and we enjoyed how smooth he was while rapping,” said Young Retro”. By age fourteen, Young Retro entered High School where he was well known for performing at assemblies and Talent Shows. He also performed at neighborhood parties, and at local neighborhood showcases. “By performing at school events and in showcases I developed more swag, and my flows became better and better,” said Young Retro. Today, he’s new, he’s hot, he’s fresh, and his goal is to be the best. Young Retro has become an all around entertainer, and has a wide range of talents ranging from rapping, song writing, photography, video production, event planner,  etc. Today he performs at larger venues such as The Knitting Factory, The Celebrity Center International, The State Capital of California, The LA Watts Festival, and also at several nightclub throughout the Los Angeles Area. Young Retro was awarded a magazine interview from WWS magazine & True Magazine in the summer of 2012 for his hit single “2 Fresh Wit it”. Since than other Magazine such as Coast2Coast Magazine, Mr.Dreamz magazine, and the Underground Fix. Young Retro was also featured as an extra in Lil Wayne’s music video “Prom Queen”. He is currently expanding his career, moving into acting, modeling, and film & music video directing. Aside from music, Young Retro is studying Business Management at Humboldt State University with an ultimate goal to create his own empire. Today Young Retro is well known for his hit single “Like Duh by 02M, Dis Jerk, Middle of the floor, and of course “2 Fresh Wit It”. Follow Young Retro on twitter @YoungRetro85  

Khalif Hakim Stsallah Ruebin who is known as Kayman was born and raised in Durham, NC. He is bringing a new style in music not only in the rap game but also in the music industry. He has been a solo artist since 2009 his music is on Myspace, Soundcloud, Reverbnation, and other websites. Before he became a solo artist, he was part of a group 2Lil'Kay along with his cousin Kashif Ruebin. At one point, they decided to go separate ways and one of his friends left Durham to move back to Jersey, so he kept his career going.

Raleigh, North Carolina native Jamaal Matters is one of the state’s rawest lyricist and hip hop artists.  Versatility is his forte couched in authenticity, style, and passionate delivery.  Jamaal’s working class family background and respect for hip hop makes his style genuine and clever.  He’s a student of hip hop that rejects the cookie-cutter materialism of modern rap. Like JCole., Jamaal Matters represents his southern roots and East Coast hip hop influence with songs like Dior Cologne.  He hopes you’ll hit him up on social media @jamaalmatters.

Mike Lucas 
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