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<p>For many young artists today, success often comes as a simple stroke of luck, but in the case of 13-year-old <strong>JBYRD</strong>, his passion commands the spotlight and his natural, attention grabbing talent keeps the shine focused on him as he spits exactly what the game&rsquo;s been missing.&nbsp; The words of his new song couldn&rsquo;t be more exact; he&rsquo;s a &ldquo;<em>lyrical, miracle rhyme master.&rdquo;</em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Representing the culture capital of hip hop, Atlantan <strong>JBYRD </strong>(real name <strong>Sam Freckmann</strong&gt is a rhythm-infused lyricist who&rsquo;s been writing, rhyming and performing original material since the age of 9.&nbsp; Now he boasts a personal endorsement by <strong>Beastie Boys&rsquo; DJ Hurricane</strong> and has always credited Midwest rapper <strong>Tech N9ne </strong>and<strong> Eminem</strong> for inspiring his style and ambition.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <em>&nbsp;</em></p> <p><em>&ldquo;His lyrical talent had an effect on me that made me want to write songs,&rdquo;</em> says <strong>JBYRD</strong>, who nixes the pad and paper when jotting down his lines.&nbsp; <strong>JBYRD</strong> punches out his rhymes on trusted technology just like Grammy nominated rapper <strong>Drake</strong> and his Blackberry.&nbsp; <em>&ldquo;I never write down</em> <em>my lyrics on paper</em>,&rdquo; says <strong>J</strong>, &ldquo;<em>I write down all my lyrics on my iPod.&rdquo;</em>&nbsp; <strong>JBYRD&rsquo;s</strong> flow and performance features a vigorous rhyme scheme that pays homage to old-school hip hop forgotten by most his age. &nbsp;<strong>Byrd</strong> does more than inject the current rap scene with a return-to-origin vibe.&nbsp; His flow strikes notable hip hop figures like <strong>DJ Hurricane</strong> as fame worthy.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&ldquo;<strong><em>Cane</em></strong><em> said that as soon as he heard [me] he knew I could put it down</em>,&rdquo; says <strong>JBYRD</strong>.&nbsp; Hip hop pioneer <strong>DJ Hurricane</strong> mentors <strong>JBYRD</strong>, producing songs on his upcoming album for <strong>Don&rsquo;t Sleep Productions</strong> and directing <strong>JBYRD&rsquo;s</strong> video <strong><em>&ldquo;Rhyme Master.&rdquo;</em></strong>&nbsp; <strong>JBYRD&rsquo;s</strong> musical collaborations include son of legendary rapper <strong>Notorious B.I.G.</strong>, <strong>Cee Jay </strong>and<strong> Kid Rock </strong>guitarist, <strong>Kenny Olsen</strong>, who rocked across 3 of <strong>JBYRD</strong>&rsquo;s tracks.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>JBYRD</strong> has recorded many songs including the previously mentioned <strong>Cee Jay</strong> collaboration <em>&ldquo;Missed The Bus&rdquo;</em> and the <strong>Hurricane</strong> produced the song and directed the new single <strong><em>&ldquo;Rhyme Master.</em></strong>&rdquo;</p> <p>To listen to<strong><em> &ldquo;Rhyme Master&rdquo;</em></strong> or for more information about <strong>JBYRD</strong> log on to Itunes, Youtube.com/JByrdTheRhymemaster, <a href="http://www.Jbyrd.com">www.Jbyrd.com</a>, Facebook.com/JBYRD.MUSIC.ATL, Twitter/JBYRDmusic.com&nbsp;</p>