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The First Installment in the Trilogy of Testaments #TheNewTestament Shares Life seen thru the eyes of Young Barnes an Dogg Jones. CONTACT EMAIL: Youngbarnes@gmail.com

There’s something about a confident MC that is contagious. Whether it’s the swag of their look, or the flow of their rhymes, portraying self-assurance always equate to a win – especially in the rap game. Starrz is no exception. “Stars exist where no one can really reach. I like to stay in a place no one can reach with my music. I want to be the next hot thing before people even know what it is.” The Baltimore, Maryland master of ceremonies hails from humble beginnings, but his name says it all.

The Fugees album The Score, first caught Starrz’ attention at the age of eight, but it was Mase’s Harlem World where Starrz was first introduced to the over-confidence we hear in his rhymes currently. Particularly appealing to the aspiring words worth was Mase’s braggadocios flow regarding capturing the interest of another man’s girlfriend. Stylistically, Mase, Biggie and Puff Daddy infused the energy that fused the lyrical content Starrz captures to elevate as a self-assured rapper.

After studying his rhyme craft, the bug first bit Starrz at the age of fifteen. It wasn’t until the age of eighteen when he really began to develop as an artist. “I’m the voice of the kid who didn’t believe he could do it, who loved music and loved expressing himself,” boldly proclaims Starrz. The self-professed backpacker/ skateboarder boasts that the art of rap is what feeds his creativity. Easily, the old adage – if you do what you love, the money will follow – comes to mind.

A basketball star in high school, Starrz loved the game but didn’t love the books. It was after he decided to leave his college hoop dreams behind and focus on his rhyme pursuits that people began to notice. Nigel McIntosh and Living Proof Records began working with Starrz to really initiate his career in the rap game. Together they created The Best Mixtape Ever which amassed rave reviews in the Baltimore area and beyond. Enter Tamba Hali and Religion Records. A hip-hop rock tune entitled “Dance All Night” caught the attention of Tamba and thus began the Living Proof Records/Religion Records relationship. The de-stress record aims to be a release for all the listeners to focus on the present moment and leave the worries for another day.

The lane Starrz has created from himself is one of an aggressive hustle and a lot of hard work to bring his concept records to life. “I want to make you feel my records in every way possible,” says Starrz. “The brand of hip-hop is about making good music. There’s a way to touch the hood without making hood records. I write about what I see to stay true to myself,” proclaims Starrz. It was Starrz persistence with his music that finally paid off. “I kept drowning Baltimore with the internet, blog sites, release parties, performances, networking – anything to get Starrz seen, because once you do you’ll remember it.” Clearly Starrz embodies the fulfillment of aiming high, because if you land amongst the stars, it’s really not all that bad to be in a class all by yourself.

Marcus Conaway (Born May 20, 1983) better known by his stage name Barnes (Young Barnes) is an American Hiphop Artist from Baltimore, Md.

-(Mix Tape King) DNA
“Barnes is sick. Looking forward to interviewing him on my XM Radio Show.”

(Neptune's) DJ NO DOUBT
“Barnes is ill, I know that cat personally. Whatever I have to do to support any of his records, I will.”

(Atlantic Records) Frank Johnson
“Barnes is a refreshing burst of well groomed talent to the industry. Look forward to a great year of new music from this trendsetter. The awakening of a beast is here.”

(National Radio/Consultant/ Promotions Def Jam, Kotch, Asylum, Universal ect.) Dave Sherbow
“He is one the most talented kids I have heard out of this region. Barnes really gets it, verses, hooks, and he picks the right tracks. A major should have been looking for someone like him.”

(Radio One) DJ Squirrel Wide
“I F--ks with Barnes heavy he has a distinct voice. I put four of his songs on my mixtape. He is a step ahead of the artist in this region.”

(Producer) B-ill
“Barnes is one in a million. What sets him apart from other artists I have worked with is that he's musical and his work ethic is unmatched. He is versatile with his style, flow, and the attitude he puts into his music.”

(Music World Music Group) Tracie Smith
“Looking forward to working with Street Official on any project coming up.”

(Sugar Water/Fontana/Universal) Nigil Mack
“Barnes is a ghetto poet that narrates the urban environment without exploitation! He paints perfect pictures of his life. Street Official is sitting on a goldmine.” 

In March of 2006 he released a full length album entitled The Last Shall Be First on Universal/Sugarwater/Street Official Ent./Sugar Water with National Distribution but was short lived due to a Murder Charge right before the release as seen here http://governmentnames.blogspot.com/2006/06/barnes-last-shall-be-first-street.html

Since his major release Barnes has released multiple mixtapes including Welcome Home Barnes mixtape (Hosted by Banga Bill), CRACK BABY FIXTAPE (Hosted By Dj Squirl Wide & Dj Jabril), Blockwork(Hosted by Dj Jabril), CIAA 2K10 Shootout (Hosted By Dj Jabril), Melt The Pyrex 3 (Hosted By Barnes), DREAM KILLERS mixtape(Barnes, KG, Felon) Hosted By: Dj Jabril, His Latest effort is a collaberation Project with 40 Dogg Jones titled The New Testament(Barnes & 40 Dogg Jones) Hosted By:Dj Jabril. 

FOR BOOKING: (Email: youngbarnes@gmail.com) (Twitter: @BankOnBarnes) (IG: @EskimoSlim) (Band Page https://Facebook.com/EskimoSlim) (https://soundcloud.com/newtestament) (Pandora Station: http://www.pandora.

BOSTON born and raised, BMORE certified and supported!