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XZYLE D
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One Strike
XZYLE...A battle emcee from the suburbs of Chicago. He's been rhyming since he was 12,writting since he was 15,and recording since he was 20.Now at 27 he feels that the first steps towards recognition have just begun."I just want people to know I can rhyme" he said."And those who have heard me freestyle ask me why I aint famous. And my reply usually is "the right person hasn't heard my shyt". Undefeated with numerous battles Xzyle strives to make a name for himself and vows that even if fame and fortune do come that the battle will always be there for other lyrical emcees to get on....
Why this name?
"When I was in Juvie I would battle and one time I japped on this wack ass n*** from Peoria. One of my guys goes "Damn Maniac you left'em banished to Exile nigga".Ever since then I have been XZYLIN' emcees.
Do you play live?
Yes.Northern Suburbs and in Chicago.I love it.Every time.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
In a positive way for new artist.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
Yes
Your influences?
WIDE RANGE of artists. Mos Def,Talib Kweli,Common,Canibus,Jedi Mind Tricks,Nas,Jay Z,7L & Esoteric,MF Doom,KRS 1,Necro,Nonphixion,Big L,Biggie,Big Pun,Eazy E,Scarface,Hector Lavoe,Celia Cruz,Jerry Rivera,Wllie Colon,Journey,Eagles,Styx,Al Green,Marvin Gaye,MO-TOWN,Pop Freeestyle, almost everything......XCEPT COUNTRY.
Favorite spot?
N/A
Equipment used:
Wutever studio I go to has running.Either Pro Tools or Nuendo.