bEkAy
BEKAY BIO
Once again "Brooklyn the Planet has spit out another Emcee that represents the soul of the original streets and attitude of the East. The name Bekay will be forever implanted into the collective consciousness once people at large experience the depth of emotion exploding from the mind of this 25 year-old Jewish lyrical genius. His versatility and writing talents are impeccable and can not be denied.
BEKAY:
1. Has been on B.E.Ts 106th and Park Freestyle Fidaybattle.
2. Had the #1 record (JUNE 05) on college radio "The Raw" featuring Inspectah deck and Saigon. The song was XXL magazines underground pick of the month as well.
3. Won the International Music Festival's best rap/hip hop solo artist award (JULY 05).
4. Recorded the last collaboration song ever with ODB aka Dirt Mcgirt(RIP).
5. Has gotten airplay on NYCs largest stations Hot 97 and Z100 . Sway of MTV regularly spun Bekays promos on the famous Morning Show.
6. Was chosen in to compete in MTVs MC Battle. This tryout consisted of over 5000 rappers, and Bekay was chosen as one of 27 finalists.
7. Competed for a spot on MTVs Making the Band. Of over 50,000 hopefuls from seven major U.S. cities, he stood tall among the 25 finalists. It was actually a contractual obligation that
prevented him from continuing on the show. He was a staff favorite during the original tapings of the show.
8. Won 1st place in New Yorks largest showcase competition at NYCs Cheetah Club held by A.J. of B.E.T, and Funk Master Flexs Big Dog Pitbulls.
9. Has just recently done an exclusive song for DON KING'S boxing DVD to be released later this year.
10. Is working with The Alchemist, Kay Slay, Super producer Kanye West's production team KONMAN, Super producer Jonathan JR Rotem(50 Cent), Master Ace, Dj Babu(Dialated Peoples), Saigon, Wordsworth, Inspectah Deck, and many others for his next project.
12. Has sold over 50,000 CDs that he has pressed himself, and is on countless numbers of mixtapes (Sickamore, Kay Slay,etcetc)
13. Was voted by over 100,000 people as #1 Independent hip hop artist of 2004 by digitalflava.
The combination of this young mans drive, writing skills, delivery and determination is the recipe that will bring him Hip Hop industry success. With all the commercial and glitzy glamour of the music industry today, Bekay's only wish is to keep focused on the real prize, an to stay true to the art form that has become a definitive force in American culture. Bekay To put it simply: THE FUTURE OF HIP HOP BEGINS HERE.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
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Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
SPECIAL EVENTSTHIS ISNT EVEN CLOSE TO THE WHOLE LIST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jan 2005 Don king promotions DVD
February, 2003 "BET 106 & Park Battle New York City
May, 2003 MTV MC-Battle New York City
September, 2003 MTV Making The Band 2 New York City
Novermber 2003 "Cheetah Club Champ 2003" New York City
Feb 2004-Current "HOT 97 Morning Show promo" New York City
March 2004 WWW.BEKAYRAP.COM receives 1,000,000hits
April 2004 "Z100 RadioStar Semi Finialist" New York City
OTHER APPEARANCES
Oct 2002 "Oasis" Albany, NY
Nov 2002 "Boxers" Brooklyn, NY
Dec 2002 "Pyramid" New York City
Jan 2003 "Bogees" Albany, NY
Feb 2003 "The Knitting Factory" New York City
March 2003 "SOBs" New York City
July 2003 "CBGBs" New York City
Aug 2003 "The Remote Lounge" New York City
Sept 2003 "Demerara" New York City
Oct 2003 "The Lions" Den New York City
Dec 2003 "Downtime" New York City
Jan 2004 "Southpaw" Brooklyn, NY
Feb 2004 "WGBB 1240 Radio" Long Island,NY
Your musical influences
Big L, Biggie, Big Pun
Anything else?
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