Soulja
@Soulja-Boy
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Batesville, MS USA
Joined Jul 7, 2005
“He's a genius, man. It's like catching Michael Jackson before he actually hit wax. It's that kind of talent.” Strong words, words more likely attributable to an overzealous blogger than one of the game's rising impresarios. But Mr. Collipark, known best for his irrepressible production behind the Ying Yang Twins, uses those very superlatives in describing Atlanta-based phenom Soulja Boy. Skeptical? Consider this: at an age normally reserved for acne remedies and orthodonture, Soulja Boy signed to the inimitable roster at Interscope Records. So how did this 16-year-old rapper/producer go from irritating teachers at South Panola High School in Batesville, Mississippi to inking deals in Jimmy Iovine's plush office? Let's fill in some gaps.
Soulja Boy, born DeAndre Way in Chicago, moved to Atlanta at age 6. A-town, today the boiling cauldron of musical creativity, had begun to seriously bubble by the mid-90s. Artists like OutKast, Usher, Jermaine Dupri, and Goodie Mob were rising from local heavyweights into national sensations, shoving the South inexorably into prominence.
A young Soulja, taking cues from his surroundings, mustered his fledgling foray into music alongside then-partner, Young Kwon: “ He was the one who taught me how to make beats and record; he recorded the first songs I ever did,” Soulja reveals. “He taught me what he knew about snap beats in the studio in his house.” His appetite whetted, Soulja began to hone his production chops. But while his t
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Apr 06, 2011
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2KSAM
Feb 09, 2010
What up SB.U think im off to a good start with my beats? Your opinion is really important to me. Thanks
alisha L.e Dayy
Jan 20, 2010
never knew you still used this. lol .. i heard you had one.. lol i heard that how you got known. lol anyways whuts up? lol well yee hit it up .. pce
D Blaze aka Y.B. Lazer
Jan 14, 2010
wadup cuz, I ran across yo page so I came through to show support, i got a couple new tracks, feel free to check 'em out and leave a comment.
devatheboss
Sep 20, 2009
Check Out My Song Futuristic Swag Everybody
This Song Is really Out Of This World
U wont Regret It
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devatheboss
Sep 20, 2009
Check Out My Song Futuristic Swag Everybody
This Song Is really Out Of This World
U wont Regret It
Help Someone In Need
steffanniebrown
Aug 25, 2009
hey hey
theoneandonlyaksmoney
Aug 08, 2009
got crazy beats im new 2 diz soundclick sh*** but been n the music game since 3rd grade
i dnt just set a price i look at ya budget 1st so get at me if u wanna talk bizness
Young Fin
Aug 08, 2009
WHAT UP SOULJA
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