Lyriciss

Lyriciss (born Robert Bailey on February 1, 1988), is an American hip-hop artist from the Washington, DC metro area. Notarized from his single, "They Fakin" [ [http://www.zshare.net/audio/107492710a8609be/ Lyriciss - "They Fakin"] ] , which mixed a hybrid of go-go and hip-hop (a style first made popular from DC area rapper Wale), and the success of his first mixtape, Vol.1: Look At My Life. [ [http://www.datpiff.com/Young-Lyriciss-Vol1-Look-At-My-Life-mid4112.html Young Lyriciss - Vol.1: Look At My Life] ]

Early career

Lyriciss officially started his music career at the age of 16, working with fellow local artist, H-Tips and FCG Ent. After dropping one official mixtape and branching off, he worked with H/H Global Ent. [ [http://www.myspace.com/hh_global_ent H/H Global Ent.] ] in 2007, recording for a planned, yet shelved, compilation album.

In 2008, Lyriciss branched off again, working closely with artists NandoMcFlyy., Marky (who is signed to Studio 43/SRC Records/Universal Records), and AB The Producer (signed to Studio 43), to form the collaborative group, The 43ntourage.

In May 2008, Lyriciss announced his departure from the group. Lyriciss also did two shows in New York City in early 2008 - the GrungeCake Crisis Magazine Launch Party [ [http://www.thegrungecakecrisismag.com/ The GrungeCake Crisis Magazine] ] the DeadStock Sneaker Convention.

In April 2008, Lyriciss announced his affiliation with Virginia-based record label, Prolific Entertainment, run by CEOs David "City Champ" Rosario & Whitney "DJ AbstraKt" Lea.

Lyriciss has also managed to obtain clothing sponsorship from two streetwear brands, Aplomb Clothing [ [http://www.aplombclothing.com/ Aplomb Clothing] ] and Aja Imani Custom Outfitters.

VoiceOfTheMetro.com

In March 2008, Lyriciss started a website, [http://www.voiceofthemetro.com VoiceOfTheMetro.com] , showcasing the music and fashion scene of his native town of Washington, DC. Since its launch, it has boasted over 3000 views and several interviews with top MCs/producers from the area, such as X.O., Judah, and Osinachi.

Press

Lyriciss has been featured in articles from numerous hip-hop websites and blogsites, including AllHipHop, [ [http://allhiphop.com/stories/rumors/archive/2008/01/28/19196868.aspx AllHipHop Rumors: Did Wayne Really Get Boo'd? No New Girl For Lil' Scrappy!] ] Start Of The Line [ [http://startoftheline.wordpress.com/2008/05/18/new-track/ Start Of The Line: 703 Shout Out to the Highway] ] [ [http://startoftheline.wordpress.com/2008/05/07/dmv-x-nyc-real-dudes-take-the-stairs/ Start Of The Line: DMV X NYC {real dudes take the stairs}] ] [ [http://startoftheline.wordpress.com/2008/04/21/lyriciss/ Start Of The Line: Lyriciss] ] , Voice Of The Metro [ [http://voiceofthemetro.com/2008/03/16/votm-artist-to-watch-lyriciss/ VOTM Artist To Watch: Lyriciss] ] , and Aplomb. [ [http://www.aplombclothing.com/2008/05/12/nandomcflyy-lyriciss-voices-of-the-metro/ NandoMcFlyy + Lyriciss: Voices of the Metro] ]

Projects

*"Vol.1: Look At My Life" (October 2006)
*"Vol.2: The Hope" (Release Date: July 2008)

References

External links

* [http://lyriciss202.blogspot.com Lyriciss's BlogSpot page]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZz1QYLDG9M Lyriciss x NandoMcFlyy. @ Club Touch (DeadStock NYC)]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAKVB2jQHXg Lyriciss MTV2 Sucker Freestyle]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3tLAKQqtxA Lyriciss x NandoMcFlyy. x Marky x AB The Producer @ DTLR]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hUxGnfiLCU Lyriciss x NandoMcFlyy. x Marky x AB The Producer @ DTLR(2)]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lP1p0Idhy_k Lyriciss - "I'm Back/Forget Me (f./Akon)"]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTrs670Wx2k MindStream Radio @ Howard University Homecoming]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MmZFO7mPjs Prolific Ent. x NYC x DeadStock = Siiccckk PT. 1]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-7SJH7bKls Prolific Ent. x NYC x DeadStock = Siiiccckkk PT. 2]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APWyMluWTL4 Prolific Ent. x NYC x DeadStock = Siiiccckkk PT 3]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaHislDLb4I Prolific Ent. x NYC x DeadStock = Siiiccckkk PT 4 (FIN)]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bn83Dk8-7qw Lyriciss PGCC Freestylee (old video)]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFQ7LSBWZDE 2008 DMV Awards (Red Carpet)]