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yo c....u know man, I didn't just hear this, I saw it....and that's why you nice son....cause you can paint a picture I can SEE, not JUST HEAR....sad thing is, when u get somewhere, cause u obviously on ur way, we ain't gonna get these free tracks anymore...DAMN....but, I'll pay for your shit....cause you nice, and what u say relates to my life more than u'll ever know.....stay up drums....stay up......1 million

Edit: I guess what I'm saying is...ur NOT a rapper, NOT an emcee, BUT AND ARTIST....
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"Life's short, so play hard, and stick hard, and the only time ya love 'em's when ya dick hard"

Guess who's finally heading towards the industry at full speed? Unless you forgot...?

The rules of the game have changed. Skill is no longer a must, and emotion seems to have vanished. But can a single man change all that? Barely, but he can certaintly make a difference. Cestyle aka Corey Drumz has finally, after years of perplexing his skills, set course towards the stagnant hip-hop industry.

But who the fuck is Corey Drumz? Cestyle started off rockin mics in the Hollis Queens neighbourhood of New York City. Despite being just a teenager, Cestyle earned quite a lot of publicity for himself, when he began attending battling sessions in the park, organized by local guru Irv Gotti. With notorious rhyme skills, Cestyle's name was poppin, and he had earned his respect as a cipher emcee.

Unfortunatly, regardless of his skills both as an emcee and producer, Cestyle had to bite his lip as he saw rapper after rapper rise to stardom, while he was juggling label problems and making music. Even though he had rocked it with Biggie, Wu-Tang, Nas, Run-DMC, LL Cool J and many more, fate just wasn't on Cestyle's side. Regardless, Cestyle kept his head up, knowing he could make it. And thanks to the internet, Cestyle has kept his name hot and in late 2003 he released his underground debut album, Amnesia: Cuz Y'all Niggaz Forgot.

With it's release, Amnesia proved Cestyle's talent, and his 100,000 inernet hits to this day just proves that the streets are craving for him. He is now closer than ever to getting signed, and he works hard 24:7 making non-stop hip-hop music. His aptness as a producer is proven on tracks like the upcoming single "Where I Come From" and the album-titled "Amnesia". Fortunatly for him, his lyrics are as good as his beats, which is a rare gift amongs artists.

With the streets roaring for realness, it's about time the industry recognizes one of the most skilled artists in the game. He's on the verge of a deal, and he's cured the game of amnesia. But make no mistake, Cestyle is no rookie in the game- he's just been held back for years. But the wait is over. Cestyle and his Iron Kladd crew are heading for the industry at maximum speed, and you best believe there ain't no stopping them.

I picked this up on the strength of, "The Champion," one of the featured songs on the excellent Stretch Armstrong Lesson 1 mix tape/CD. Now Stretch puts out their new single on his Dolo label. "We Comin'" has a beat comprised of heavy bass and the piano; always a winning combination. Five emcees strong, everyone sounds confident in their lyrics and backs it up with a verse.   "Never Ending Story," flips things a bit, with Cestyle coming solo over a Godfather type piano and a hypnotical beat. Once again strong lyrically, Cestyle speaks about the never ending story of those who lead violent lives eventually succumbing to a violent end. It works without being preachy. This is a combination of lyrics and beats that just may make kids listen, if only a bit.

kid is HOT! WTF is wrong with the Industry when they shit on a dude like this. See im upset, i heard his music website and thought of all the creativity and music that the world has been kept from...
fuck "Free Yayo"....
how about, "Sign CeStyle"

by Anonymous on Thursday, January 08 @ 09:42:58 CST
Its Chronic (Score: 0)
I done fucked up..CHRONIC DONE FUCKED UP..

I visited his page and took my time to listen to one of his songs..i think it was thunder and lightning or some shit like that..dude took advantage of the drum machine LOL "holla at ya BIDDOY"

The track was wack..so i started listening to his flow and word play..it just didnt stand out..there be houndreds of wanna be mcs who i have heard on the net that stood out much more..

So i left and made my comment which co-signed the dude who said his shit was overated..

So today i visit the site with my brother coz he gets a kick out of some of the shit that people say..me too..

Anyway he says whats up with that dude Coreydrumz..i tell him i heard a track and it was wack..but i show him the page anyway..and start at the first track

It didnt even sound like the cat on Thunder and lighting..

COREYDRUMZ BE HOLDIN IT DOWN!!!!

Chronic done put a big fat stamp of approval on COREYDRUMZ..

"yall niggas keep fuckin around you will be a bad memory.. talk like you thuged out but be mad friendly.." from "Pedigree"(no shit)

"Amnesia"!!..what the fuck!.."WERE THE FUCK THIS NIGGA BEEN"

"Were i come from"..thats how you represent your hood..

Raw Street Hip Hop..plus dude respects the legends..what more can i say..dont sleep on COREYDRUMZ..let me say that again coz i did..dont sleep on COREYDRUMZ..1

CeStyle's a man of many talents - running the production, recording, writing, and of course rhymin on all the tracks Ce's posted. CeStyle has been in tha game for a while now. And with his experience being signed to a major label (Columbia) and several indies, Ce knows a thing or two.

F*ckin with the Iron Kladd'll get ya a$$ shot
We the type of dudes that'll run in your spot

CeStyle a.k.a. Corey Drumz hails from the infamous New York, bringing a smooth street style to the mic. On Get Ya A$$ Shot Ce covers a variety of issues including his love for music, family, and tha game.

And if you did have a gun you wouldn't have no bullets
Even if I gave you bullets you'd still be afraid to pull it

I like the way Ce flows so comfortably over his beat. Production is tight, I like the chimes in the background and the bass line kicks. On the Band Page Ce says that he's become "known for having the bangin drums and rediculous samples nobody heard before." Ce's high level of skill is apparent in his rhymin. I could see a remix of this track gettin spin in clubs. CeStyle sounds like a smarter, more talented 50 Cent. Get Ya Ass Shot is almost an Iron Kladd anthem. I like it.

So I gotta do it right for them
My little lady and my three wise men
Who'll never feels these pains again
Cause daddy gonna do it for them

CeStyle has put together a nice track, the verse is tight, great flow (and on beat!), and the content is entertaining and thoughtful. This is real street shit! None of that frontin bling bling, and no mainstream crap, just real, raw street. I think most people can feel what CeStyle is delivering. And if not...Ce's got tha heat for ya!

"Underground hip-hop has continued to keep real hip-hop ringin’, thanks to the likes of The High & Mighty, Cestyle and J-Live. The independent release of The Listening by Little Brother was a relief, as it proved that authentic hip-hop was still bangin’........"

"As for 2004, we have a lot to expect. I know everyone is hoping for Dr.Dre’s much spoken about Detox to drop sometime soon, as well as the talks of a Wu-Tang Clan reunion. And tune in as hip-hop experts continue to fight against narrow-minded sons of bitches like Bill O’Reilly (Luda said it the best: “Shout out to Bill O’Reilly I’m a throw you a curb/You mad cuz I’m a thief and got away wit words”). But who will be the new big name in hip-hop this year? Will it be another sell-out who represents money and violence, rather than community and culture? Or will it a real underground cat, who’s been starving for years now? My money’s on Cestyle....."

Straight out the slums of Hollis Queens arrives hip-hop's best kept secret, CeStyle aka Corey Drumz, destined to refresh your memory with the release of his underground debut album Amnesia: Cuz Y'all Niggaz Forgot.

Growing up in a neighbourhood known for it's growth of many legendary emcees has clearly affected CeStyle, and after years of underground hype the streets are now calling for him.

The title track "Amnesia" is a hardcore, orchestrated beat laced with an excellent flow. "You niggaz must've forgot/I'm the one that kept the Lyricist Lounge hot" he spits triumphantly. CeStyle also brings emotion back to the table with cuts like the sorrowful "All I Have", a dedication to all his homies. Over a sweetly laced piano beat, CeStyle spits: "All my life, it's me and my niggaz...".

While "Fuck All Y'all" is a slap at the haters, and "Ghetto Love" is an excellent tribute to the ladies, it is the incredible "Where I'm From" which is bound to wake up industry mogules. With an exceptional flow, CeStyle gives listeners a detailed insight to his 'hood, what it was and what it is.

Overall, Amnesia is CeStyle's calling. Hip-hop is in need of someone who can represents the streets right, and who can bring raw hip-hop to the table. Growing up in Hollis, CeStyle has seen many come and go before him, and has a history of hip-hop running through his blood. With infallable lyrics and undoubtable skills as a producer too, CeStyle will break boundaries in the near future, refreshing our memory of who kept Hollis Queens real back in the day.

f*** all ya'll:

Digging on the samples and the hot blend that ensues.
Sounding different and original, out the box unique and possibly and potentially throwin' and showin' a new direction in a genre that desperately
needs a solid steel toe up the ass to rescue it from the dated Badboys of the 90's.Best new hip hop I've heard in ages, hands down!
Straight to my favroites.

DC
www.swrecords.net

".....this song has something, this artist has something and why don't you give it a listen to make up your own mind?"

Thunder & Lightning:

You've got a unique approach to your flow with the Pulp Fiction militaristic coming of the apocalyse amalgam.Your cadence is kewl, but you may want to vary your tones as to break up the scale, ala flats and sharps, majors and minors.Good production, tight arrangement.

DC
www.swrecords.net

DRE AND EMINEM IN ANOTHER POWER PLAY POSITION?

Some members of the hip-hop community are in a tailspin over a resurfacing underground king of rap. Cestyle of Iron Kladd Entertainment is approaching Dr. Dre and Eminem for a Record Deal.

The offices at Aftermath Entertainment and Shady Records are buzzing with info about the mysterious Cestyle aka Corey Drumz!

This talented emcee started rockin mics in Hollis Queens as a teenager. He was a cipher mc who earned his scraps battling cats, so he had to be fierce from day one.

Before the days of Murder Inc. Irv Gotti was a local Hollis Queens guru, organizing sessions in the park with Romeo rhyming and Rahzel (now of The Roots) on the beatbox. One day an unknown Cestyle got his chance to shine and came off so well they passed a hat and collected unprecedented dollars. It was the beginning of a long road to success and Cestyle was soon known throughout Queens for his freestyle skills.

Cestyle is no newcomer emerging from the shadows. His name is known and his skills are renowned. This emcee/producer will no doubt raid all livingrooms, car stereos, clubs, and concert stages with neck snapping beats & pure lyrical prowess worth listening to. Born and raised in N.Y.C., Cestyles appeal has reached as far south as Houston,TX, as far west as Fresno CA., as far north as Canada and even into Europe, proving that he has what the people want to hear. Since the days of rhyming at park jams & house parties, to sharing the stages with acts such as Notorious B.I.G, Tupac, Wu Tang and many others, to the present, he continues to awe audiences. Cestyle is poised to take on the industry by storm.

Dealing with the industry for several years with various companies that had no clue or no means to provide what this artist really needed, he continued to stay aggressive by promoting himself by any means. Utilizing the internet, he has created a major online presence, and has reached over 162k loyal fans on the late great " mp3.com".

On the streets he has remained to be one of the most talented, most respected and most anticipated artists around. CeStyle has proven that his signature, no holds barred style, crosses all regional lines and is purely accepted as "Great" hip hop. His debut album entitled "Amnesia" best depicts the lives of those in the real world, with everyday situations and hunger you can feel in every flow.

With the demise of mp3.com, Cestyle has moved his online assault to: www.soundcli.com/cestyleakacoreydrumz
Could an Iron Kladd and Aftermath/Shady invasion utterly hand the reigns of the music industry over to the Shady one?

With the success of Queens Native 50 cent, it is very likely we could enter a Shady Records golden age, much like the Wu-Tang Clan in the mid-ninties.

So to Ray Benzino of The Source Magazine, the nail in the coffin may end up being the one Eminem is hammering down on control of the music industry!

On December 7th 2003, I called up hip-hop's best kept secret, CESTYLE. Read the interview below.

Morty: Wuts up man, first of all thanks for doing this interview.

Cestyle: No problem, thanks for askin for it.

Morty: When u look at hip-hop now and compare to what it was 10 years ago, what do you see?

Cestyle: I see 2 things. The game is definately bigger now . You gotta know ya shit. I mean look, cats is gettin' million $ deals now. That wasnt happening like that before. The talent pool is is better now but the direction is kinda off.

Morty: Yea i feel you. Do you think a lot of the million selling artists have lost focus, and are only interested in the money now?

Cestyle: I dont think they have a choice now. The industry has perverted the game with dollar signs, now you got everybody everywhere thinkin they can rhyme. The ones that deserve that kinda money gets left out everytime, thats a fact.

Morty: Real talk. Thats what i think is fuckin' up the game now. What about yourself? What are you looking to do with your music?

Cestyle: Straighten out the direction of the game, and make millions in the process. Then take my millions, and help others that are like me to make thier own millions.
At the end of the day for me, its all about my hood. Shits fucked up out there for no reason. Man, alot of cats with money came from Hollis Queens, but they dont have any businesses on Hollis avenue, like "improve ya neighborhood" type of shit.

Morty: Yea i know, and i wanna ask you about that later. To which direction do you want to send the game?

Cestyle: I just want the game to have emotion again. Right now its like cats are just going through the emotions.

Morty: Yea no doubt. Rumours have it that you want to work with Dr.Dre and Eminem. Why is that?

Cestyle: Well Dr. Dre has always been one of my favorite producers since the days of NWA. Em, i like the way he spits. Cat just dont give a fuck. He say whats on his mind. Right now they making hip hop and I got love for anybody doin they thing like that.

Morty: Yea i see what you mean. Dre is one of my favorites too. What you think about the recent talk about Eminem being a racist?

Cestyle: I think it's over rated. # 1, its a wack joint from over 10 years ago. #2, I dont take it seriosly, the name of it was "Foolish Pride" and his explanation cleared that up enough for me.

Morty: Yea i feel you and i agree. i think The Source are just trying to ride his dick.

Cestyle: It really helps you see how much better he's gotten since then. I give him props.

Morty: No doubt. Is there anyone else in the industry besides them that you'd be willing to work with?

Cestyle: I like alot of cats, we'll be here all day. I like Wu-Tang Clan, Mobb Deep, Nas, Jay-Z, 50 Cent...there's so many it's crazy. But no bubble gum rap dudes, thats not me. Unless they payin'!

Morty: Yea i feel you. Nas and the Wu are some of my personal favorites. Going back to where you come from, did you grow up around people like them?

Cestyle: Not them, I've done shows with them. Nas and me was in Serchlite Mob at one time. I grew up in Hollis with Ja [Rule], Irv [Gotti], Black Child, Jam Master Jay and DMC, LL Cool J. Coming up in Hollis was an honor. We were legendary. I'm just glad to have that kind of history in my blood.

Morty: No doubt. You obviously grew up around a lot of important hip-hop personalities. How did that affect you?

Cestyle: It kept me hungry, gave me the knowing that i can do it too. And it gave me a lil' extra push because i was stamped "certified hollis queens"

Morty: Yea no doubt. So how did you start off your career as an emcee?

Cestyle: It's kinda funny, cuz the fist ones to give me shine was Irv Gotti and his mc at the time, Romeo. They was the ones doing the park jams around the way. They let me rock once and it was forever out there. I was the mc everybody was lookin at to get a deal. Back then I was about battlin' and street ciphers. We set that off around our way.

Morty: Haha really? Thats a bit of a story. So how come you never came up when everybody else did?

Cestyle: Thats the same question everybody asks, and the answer is....... Ijust dont know. I've been signed to a major before, with a without even having a demo. But the industry kept putting me out. The people always accepted my shit, then big heads who don't know how to market were keeping me down at the time. They didn't understand what they were hearing.

Morty: Yea i see. So what are your hopes now? It seems you're name is firing up a lot of internet sites at the moment...

Cestyle: Hip-hop is ready for me now, man. The raw shit is doin it now and I'm bout as raw as it gets.

Morty: No doubt. I'm listening to "Amnesia" right now. What made you do this track?

Cestyle: I just needed to get all my frustrations at the time off my chest. Thats an angry joint.

Morty: Yea i see. So what about album plans? Anything there?

Cestyle: I got mad shit fam. The newest birth is Stone Tablets, possibly. Or another release of the Amnesia album. Not sure yet.

Morty: Yea thats cool. You looking to sign to any major hip-hop labels at the moment?

Cestyle: Our agents are talking to alot of lables at the moment, things look good.

Morty: Oh i see. Shady/Aftermath is one of them right?

Cestyle: Yeah they one.

Morty: Cool. What about producers? They play a pretty big part of the game nowadays. Anyone there you'd like to work with?

Cestyle: Theres producers for different feels, depends on how i feel. But definetely there are many producers out there, known and unknown that i want to work with

Morty: Ok thats good, i see what you mean. Any last things you wanna tell the fans?

Cestyle: Just thanx for listenin'. Holla at ya biddoy.

All Press Releases for December 8, 2003
[b]An inside look at CeStyle[/b]: The hype around the First Operative of Iron Kladd Entertainment.
CeStyle has been called a legend of hip-hop, a monster in cyphers and freestyles, an innovative producer and the most slept on emcee of 2003. The truth is being told, the people are responding, and word on the street says CeStyle is on Fire!

(PRWEB) December 8 2003--CeStyle is reaching tens of thousands of listeners on the internet each week. However, his absence in "some" hip-hop literature is a mystery to many music critics. He is one of the most talented self-produced artists in the game. His metaphoric ryhmes reveal a mysterious history that's as rich and interesting as the sound of his music.

On the east coast, CeStyle is an underground legend. But he has recently become a fresh topic in the hip-hop scene. During the nineties he was featured in various media outlets like The Source, Blaze magazine and Hot 97. The buzz was getting hot, but industry politics slowed down what appeared to be the next best thing in rap.

In those days Iron Kladd Entertainment had a secondary plan to strengthen their presence on the internet. CeStyle created an online assault from the late mp3.com and reached over 162k fans in one year. At the time, it was a lucrative move for an independent label. Since mp3.com closed, in the past few weeks he has reached tens of thousands of fans on soundclick.com. His weekly download stats are crazy!

These days the First Operative (or first soldier) of Iron Kladd Entertainment is going for the big prize. He is seeking to do collaborations with artists, producers and he is being shopped to several record labels. CeStyle has effectively used the internet to reach more people than most mixtape circuits would dare dream. Plus he stays on the grind pushing CD's out the trunk. However, for the sake of argument he is also looking to get on the streets hottest mixtapes. This way he can show any remaining unbelievers why he's called the underground King.

Bottom line is, the time has come, the people have spoken, and they want more CeStyle. So beware wack rappers, he's coming.

Interview by: G-W7 of Urban News Report

U.N.R : Well I would like to begin this interview by saying I am impressed with the music that you create. Your sound is phat!

CeStyle: Thank's fam

U.N.R: Do you prefer to be called CeStyle or Corey Drumz?

CeStyle: Well my name is Corey, but most people call me CeStyle or Drumz.

U.N.R: So according to reports, you are from Hollis Queens and you grew up around many historical figures in hip hop which include some members of Murder Inc. Who do you know and how do you know them?

CeStyle: I know Irv and his brother Chris. I know him from him being Romeo's DJ back in the days and doing park jams and parties. Jeff (JA) I know as a young up and coming artist from around the way. he used to play basketball with us in Jamaica park, and watch us rhyme in ciphers after the game. O-1, Black Child, we all came up around each other. I was the dude everybody wanted a beat from. All the mc's, dj's, up and coming in the hood knew me. I made a name for myself in them streets for this music stuff.

U.N.R: Who else do you personally know in the Music Industry and how?

CeStyle: Jam Master Jay was my dog from the hood. We didn't see eye to eye on the music all the time but jay was real cool. Nashim Myrick (who produced "I Shot Ya" by B.I.G.), that's my dog from high school. I've met LL a few times around the way and not around the way. I wouldn't say I know him or he knows me, but whenever I've seen him it was all love and advice for a youngster from the hood that keeps showing up. MC Serch (from 3rd Bass) was my manager at one time, K-Solo from the hit squad was my dog, haven't seen him in years though. Das EFX used to do shows performing to the beat from one of my singles. I mean, dog there's a lot of people that I've crossed paths with that are out there now or were out there.

U.N.R: I have heard some of your older stuff and it's classic material, is their any chance you could re-release some of that music?

CeStyle: No doubt. those joints are what helped define my style. They are what I am, so my story is incomplete without them.

U.N.R: Your most current Joint is entitled Amnesia. Why did you pick that name for your CD?

CeStyle: It's simple fam, cuz them dudes forgot, so now I gotta refresh they memory. CeStyle is still here.

U.N.R: Who are some producers and artists you would like to collaborate with?

CeStyle: I like a lot of different people. As far as tracks, of course Dre/Eminem and that camp, Premier, DJ scratch, cats like that and as far as mc's, I like Busta, Mobb Deep, CNN, Nas, and anybody that wanna make a hit with me on it. But, mostly my camp. They been waiting in the wings for all this time so I gotta do my crew. I'm Korp Dynasty 4 life and I want us to be the ones that the others wanna do joints with. I wanna make tracks for some of these dudes too because I know they'd bless an Iron Kladd banger.

U.N.R: As I question local rap critics, and scan message boards, I am convinced that fans are sparking a movement to get Cestyle his due recognition. It's an open ballpark and Cestyle is looking for the right label to blast off with. If you download his music and bump it in your ride, you may feel the Iron Kladd Ax grinding.

Daniel Mekia, GW7 for Urban News Report

Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2003 1:36 am    Post subject: Steve Gilmore Reviews: CeStyle aka Corey Drumz - Daswassup   

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Artist: CeStyle aka Corey Drumz
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One of the things that has constantly ticked me off about Soundclick is the amount of foul-mouthed, arrogant 'dogs' who think that peppering speech with profanities is somehow 'cool' and will get them the attention they so rightly deserve. It was extremely offputting for me - as a relative newbie to SC - to make my way past the fairground procession to what really went on in here. Not that I fecking have anything against fecking swearing, I am fluent in the language myself and practice it constantly. However, I hope that I use it more constructively than some. I am also - as many will testify -an avid believer in rap in all its many shades of being from the pretty pretty to the o-mi-god-close-your-eyes-Doris varieties. The whole field is alive, spitting blood and generally having a whale of a time, which is why we are up to our knackers in the world rap's wannabees - those of the aforemntioned foul fecking mouths.

See its all very well to talk the talk but hardly any of these people have delivered ANYTHING like the power I look for in the genre; the power shown by some of the greats in the field. Out of the hundreds of tracks I have heard in the genre on the internet, I have found very few really authentic rap tracks. For me ya see, the trick of the genre is to convince. When someone is bellowing down your ear about being a mean, ass chomping, gun wielding muthafuka you gotta believe that to really gain the full effect. The very best of 'bad boy' rap is intimidating to the max, because that is exactly how the artists intends it. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't and sometimes that's down to individual personal preference. I can hear rap tracks for example, where I find the lyrics so disgusting, but find myself grooving away to the track like nobody's business. So sometimes its the music that gets me, sometimes its the message. Its very rarely both because they are the kind of tracks that make it in the real world.

But for its content, very saucy, EXTREMELY EXPLICIT, Daswassup cuts a very decent musical figure behind the vocal. I'm not a great fan of the many-voice rap track and I'm not sure this works in the intro in this track too, but once again, that's a personal preference. Overall, I must say I came away from this track impressed. The music and arrangement is solid, tight and the lyrics are just LOL funny, especially if you like to be precise about the things you rap about and this rapper is EXACTING in his preciseness. In its way, music and vocal share that precision which is what elevates this track from the ho-hum to the very-interesting doctor category. Listen, any track that features the line 'can you make the puddycat dance and sing' and make it relevant is fine by books. Whatever I say, its inescapable that lyrically this is a very raw track, which many people may/will find offensive so if you get offended by the more extreme sexual material evident in this track, don't say I didn't warn you. If however you can get past that, this is a very good, very authentic sounding track that has power aplenty.

Ironic then, that it should come from one of the refugees from MP3.com? I don't care, I'm bagging it for my playlist anyhoo....

Steve Gilmore

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