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Def MC 4Life

Def MC doubles as both a hip-hop artist dedicated to high-quality, original music and a freelance blogger. After the release of his latest project Route 7 he

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Paperbag Style Paperbag Style

Produced By: Vibe Beats Written By: J. Umstead & J. Sowell Ad Libs By: J. Sowell

Alternative Hip Hop

Picture for song 'Coordination' by artist 'Def MC 4Life'

Coordination Coordination

Produced By: Royal Audio Tunes Written By: J. Umstead

Alternative Hip Hop

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Can't Stop (ft. HRH) Can't Stop (ft. HRH)

Produced By: Mellow Boy Productions Featuring: HRH Written By: J. Umstead & H. Hayes

Alternative Hip Hop

Picture for song 'Time To Shine (ft. Young Phat Boi)' by artist 'Def MC 4Life'

Time To Shine (ft. Young Phat Boi) Time To Shine (ft. Young Phat Boi)

Produced By: 2 Deep Productions Featuring: Young Phat Boi Written By: J. Umstead & J. Sowell

Alternative Hip Hop

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Rain Rain

Produced By: E-Motion-L Productions Written By: J. Umstead Ad Libs By: J. Sowell

Alternative Hip Hop

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I've pursued my music dream for nearly 9 years. After the release of my latest project "Route 7" my career goals shifted to reflect a more ambitious approach to entertainment: one built on something more than just music alone. I've built up a substantial web presence including social media networking, writing, and guest blogging and I'm also working on a free promotional guide for hip-hop music marketing. My main goals are to help other underground artists get heard and keep making meaningful music for the world to enjoy.
Band/artist history
I've done music for such a long time and I've really come a long way since my first recording almost a decade ago. About 4 years in, I met up with some friends and we formed a hip-hop group called "The Royalty." They have joined me on tracks to varying degrees throughout my career and we have supported each others' music by promoting events and performing together. I am still active in the group, but I have taken on more of a leadership/managerial role.
Have you performed in front of an audience?
I don't perform live very often - I've always been more drawn to the technical side of music and I definitely prefer the studio to the stage. I'm not especially the biggest fan of large crowds - but put me in a room with a mixer and a mic and I'm a happy man.
Your musical influences
I have too many influences to even mention musically! Over the years, I've picked up a lot from the industry - both the do's and the don'ts. My wife and daughter probably push me to do music more than anyone else and without them there's no way I would have the focus to come as far as I have. My friends and other family members come in at a close second.
What equipment do you use?
I record my music at Mr. Smalls Studio in Pittsburgh's North Shore. You can Google their website for all of their tech specs.
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