JBYRD
@jbyrd
@jbyrd
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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...
is a rhythm-infused lyricist who’s been writing, rhyming and performing original material since the age of 9. Now he boasts a personal endorsement by <strong>Beastie Boys’ DJ Hurricane</strong> and has always credited Midwest rapper <strong>Tech N9ne </strong>and<strong> Eminem</strong> for inspiring his style and ambition. </p> <p> <em> </em></p> <p><em>“His lyrical talent had an effect on me that made me want to write songs,”</em> says <strong>JBYRD</strong>, who nixes the pad and paper when jotting down his lines. <strong>JBYRD</strong> punches out his rhymes on trusted technology just like Grammy nominated rapper <strong>Drake</strong> and his Blackberry. <em>“I never write down</em> <em>my lyrics on paper</em>,” says <strong>J</strong>, “<em>I write down all my lyrics on my iPod.”</em> <strong>JBYRD’s</strong> flow and performance features a vigorous rhyme scheme that pays homage to old-school hip hop forgotten by most his age. <strong>Byrd</strong> does more than inject the current rap scene with a return-to-origin vibe. His flow strikes notable hip hop figures like <strong>DJ Hurricane</strong> as fame worthy.</p> <p> </p> <p>“<strong><em>Cane</em></strong><em> said that as soon as he heard [me] he knew I could put it down</em>,” says <strong>JBYRD</strong>. Hip hop pioneer <strong>DJ Hurricane</strong> mentors <strong>JBYRD</strong>, producing songs on his upcoming album for <strong>Don’t Sleep Productions</strong> and directing <strong>JBYRD’s</strong> video <strong><em>“Rhyme Master.”</em></strong> <strong>JBYRD’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>’s tracks.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>JBYRD</strong> has recorded many songs including the previously mentioned <strong>Cee Jay</strong> collaboration <em>“Missed The Bus”</em> and the <strong>Hurricane</strong> produced the song and directed the new single <strong><em>“Rhyme Master.</em></strong>”</p> <p>To listen to<strong><em> “Rhyme Master”</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 </p>
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