Detroit’s own Trigg Da Kidd was born in Kinston, North Carolina, in the North County.  He lived with his grandma’s mother sister and their husbands.  He attended Emerson Elementary from kindergarten to first grade.  Trigg Da Kidd says growing up within the home of his grandmother was great.  He remembers getting everything and being spoiled by his grandparents, being the only child.

Trigg Da Kidd is the oldest child of his family.  Growing up was strict in his grandparent’s household.  He says that there wasn’t too much to get into until he left 5^th grade and moved on to middle school.  That’s when things started to get strict because of the peer-pressure. Everything started at Madison Middle School on the north side of Pontiac, Michigan right next to Pontiac High School. In the 6^th grade, Trigg moved from off Baldwin over to Hampton Hills, which is also on the north side.  He was drawn into a crowd he calls, “street niggas”.  When Trigg was in the 7^th grade his cousins from California had come to Michigan.

His cousin Christopher, whose stage name is Fuco Bunkin, Christopher’s brother Ryan, who goes by the stage name Sir Roc.  They stayed in the Grandville Apartments where he frequented a lot.  That’s when everyone discovered that they had equal interest in rap.  So it was in 7^th grade that Trigg and his counter-parts started to rap.  They started a group called G-ville, taken from the name of the apartments, Grandville.  The group G-ville had taken on an expansion rather rapidly, drawing the interest of other, creating sort of a movement.  Hitting licks and doing everything they could think of.  After that, the “street niggas” started getting locked up.  Including Trigg and his counter-parts.  Once they ran up in somebody’s house, they were caught and locked up.  During that time Trigg was just 13.  He served six months in juvenile.  Unfortunately Trigg didn’t learn his lesson and got right back into what he felt comfortable doing.  Being able to afford certain things and staying fresh, as well as, getting fast money.  Skipping school and having girls do their homework.  Keeping up average grades.  Getting locked up a second time in juvenile serving a sentence of 1 year.  From juvenile Trigg had graduated to 9^th grade.  Him and his cousin, Sir Roc had decided they would not put themselves in another situation to serve a 3^rd time.

Fuco and Sir roc moved to West Bloomfield, Michigan and Trigg stayed in Pontiac.  Trigg had made up in his mind that he was going to change and had learned his lesson.  He had started going to school and doing all his schoolwork.  He realized that trying to find a job made him angry because of how strict things had really become.  His grandmother had taken on two of his siblings, his sisters.  So now instead of one, there were three.  It wasn’t until 10^th grade that Trigg was caught a third time watching out for somebody and since he was 17 by this time, he was sent to jail.  In spite of being labeled by the prosecutor as a menace to society and facing a 2-5 year sentence, Trigg was able to serve time in a boot camp designed to help the youth.  This was the blessing he needed, because after serving his time at the boot camp, his record would be wiped clean.  It wasn’t until taking a ride up to Jackson, Michigan that Trigg had ever seen a prison.  Here is where Trigg had to spend 2 weeks of quarantine before going to the state boot camp.  That day of relief from prison finally came when Trigg was able to leave and serve a 3-month sentence in boot camp where he did a lot of his writing and decided to turn his life around.

After prayer and hard work, Trigg meets L & G, CEO’s of T.O.M.G (Take Over Music Group).  L & G are first time music CEO’s, but successful businessmen and decide to back Trigg’s music career.  Trigg’s album features Travis Porter, Tiara Marie, Tone Tone, and Elijah Connor just to name a few.  To give back to the community, Trigg partners with label mate Brandon Thomas to start a non-profit organization called, E365 Empowerment Group.  This empowerment group was put in place to help troubled youth.  Different programs are set up to assist with filling out job applications, and the ability to start small businesses and teach money management skills.

Some upcoming events for Trigg Da Kidd are, for the first time, the first independent artist to open up for Young Jeezy at the Detroit Fox Theater on January 14, 2012.  Trigg’s college radio tour starts the first week of February and his Spring Break Tour will start right after.  Look forward to more updates for Trigg Da Kidd, The Journey Has Just Began.

Trigg has set in place another example of how it’s not too late for our young people especially our black men to strive each day toward their goals.  Not to give up in spite of what it may look like or what you may go through.  Many young men are so strong and energetic that they think they can to anything, even God’s work without God.  Sometimes God’s most effective servants are those with limited physical abilities.  Hindered by age, sickness, or disability, they hope in God.  And they receive strength to obey God daily.  If you want to serve God, be sure to spend time with Him. Ask Him to show you what He wants you to do, and ask Him for the strength to do it.  Then get busy.

Ls Yes

Ls Yes is an American musician from Long Beach, California. The always-personable Ls

Explained that diversification is the only way to penetrate the masses. “Coming from my

Environment I quickly learned the key to survival was never be a rival”, says Ls. “I never

made myself a threat to people, so no matter if I was in the hood or in the burbs’ I was

me, a personable guy, who can hate that?” jokingly states the 24 year old rapper. He

went on to describe how he applies that same principal to the foundation of his artistry.

His positive movement is being felt across the world, people are gravitating towards Ls

because of the energy he puts not only into hip-hop but also in music in general. His

latest mix tape release “B4 It’s 2Late”(April 12th, 2011), has made Ls a locally renowned

act and a global presence on the net. Despite his conditions through the years, Ls yes

continues to “Light It Up”, instead of darkening his characteristics that identify him as a

star. Ls, the last son of his mother, were raised with a mindset that could only be

applicable if God would change his paradigm. “My mother and brothers always saw the

Importance of taking me and my closes brother, (Walt Lenz) out of our bad element daily

and place us in a better environment. We were in the hood, but went to a good school.

Then moved from the hood but remained attached to it, through our relationships we’ve built. So our move to Atlanta, was to get out of that limited California state of mind, now

look” expresses Ls. At an early stage Ls begun to carry on traits of a musician. In 2005

he began pursuing music, but it took until he was balanced in his life to display them. Ls

pride himself on delivering a well-put together package because he believes the people

who demand him will receive him better. Follow Ls Yes @officiallsyes as he

demonstrates ways to get you’ $” B4 It’s 2Late”, while you “Olli Up” and “Party 2

SunRise”. Visit www.Lsyestv.com for more ebk, press, and stats.

Since the early 90’s, Georgia has definitely been on the map when you think of hip hop in the south.  Hailing such legends as Outkast, Goodie Mob, Ludacris and T.I., the influences of these and others have thrived in the music industry.  What many don’t know is if you jump in your Chevy and ride about 90 miles south on Interstate 75, you enter the deep Dirty South.   Where I’m talking about is Middle Georgia.  An area comprised of Macon, and several surrounding areas to include Hawkinsville, origins to trap star and multi-platinum rap artist, Young Jeezy.  But not to be mistaken, another city bringing a lot of unseen talent is Warner Robins, Georgia.  It has been nicknamed the “International City” due to its existence as a small city making a large contribution when it comes to culture and economy.  Home to local military installation Robins Air Force Base, the Wartown is truly making a statement when we speak of southern rap.  Emerging from its back roads and railroad tracks, is another young artist promising to do nothing less than put his city on the map.  I bring to you, Khalif Da Menace.

A 19 year old phenom, Khalif, promises to deliver his own sound to the streets.  Unlike so many new artists delivering the same feel, the same “bubble gum” rap lyrics, Khalif is coming out hard.  He’s coming out REAL.  Standing strong with the same confidence and distinction as Bun B and the late Pimp C you clearly hear it in his voice.  He doesn’t care if you don’t know where he’s from.  He’s not only going to tell you, but also create a visual so you know.  His delivery is crisp, his words are gritty, and if you listen to tracks like “Where I Live” you’d feel the same.  You will know where he’s from without having to ask.  Writing his first rap at 6 years old, he was determined to make his words heard.  With hopes of one day working with a living legend such as Big Boi, or flying high with the Jets on a track with Curren$y; his biggest focus right now is to take on the south as a new king.  Khalif aims to introduce the world to the forgotten cities outside of Atlanta.  At such a young age, he sure has the energy and time to do so.  Not many in his age group even know about the likes of 2pac, Goodie Mob, Pastor Troy or new comer Big K.R.I.T.  Very few in the industry are emanating a flow so thorough, and speaking about real life, without diamonds and chains.  With his debut album dropping July 16th, entitled, “Junior:  The Legend of Eightball” it will indeed be ready for the streets.  Question is, are the streets ready for Khalif Da Menace?

To stay updated on the latest from Khalif, follow him on twitter @KhalifdaMenace and log onto http://dirtyking.bandcamp.com

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