PINT
Born in Memphis, Tn; rapper P.I.N.T.(an acronym for Prophet In Necessary Tribulationz),sites his early musical influence to the legendary Tupac Shakur as well as DMX for the dark and bleak subject matter found in many of his songs. He grew up in East Memphis, where he honed his skill from life experiences of typical streetlife-shared by many of the southern youth. Along with fellow labelmate Fiyah Starta, P.I.N.T. founded Last Resort Recordz with his long time friend Bernard "IQUE" Johnson. Together they are at the helm of an independent beast ready to break out upon the world bringing new music to the masses. He has been compared style wise to Three 6 Mafias' Lord Infamous and Lil Wyte, although he feels lyrically he is on another level as far as subject matter. P.I.N.T. plans on opening up his life to others through his music with thoughts,opinions, and experience to relate to people on a deeper emotional plane.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
Erin Gray was born in Memphis, Tn. where he was exposed to the rich history that is a mainstay in the Mid-South. As an adolescent, Erin Gray has always had a passion for arts in various media, which transcended into honing his musical aspirations which continuosly evolves. A 10-year producer / songwriter, Erin Gray emerged in the Hip-Hop/Rap era an icon to be enthusiastic to a wide range of ground-breaking independent artists. His vision and endurance of trials & tribulations, in life and the industry; has given him keen resourcefulness & knowledge to conceptualize-the independency within Last Resort Recordz. In addition to being a ghost-writer and producer, Erin Gray has appeared as an artist on many independent releases; that gained noteriety among reknowed artists such as Scar, DJ Zirk, Mr. Tinimaine, & former Three 6 Mafia member Koopsta Knicca, just to name a few. As his last resort, Erin Gray promises to bring a definitive and major sound with independent sources to last indefinite.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
P.I.N.T. has performed live on a number of occasions throughout the city of Memphis. It is a steady endeavor and fulfilling challenge to build and connect with the fan-base and those who support the music represented by P.I.N.T.
Your musical influences
Early musical influences point to Tupac Shakur,DMX,Pastor Troy and Three 6 Mafia's Lord Infamous. Other influences lyrically are my personal life experiences and my spiritual mtivational influence is Christ.(as ironic as it sounds that my musical influences are the ones I listed.)My kinfolks(they know who they are)and my fiancee are my other sources of support and influence.
What equipment do you use?
n/a(in-house)
Anything else?
For any interested in this artist contact him via the Last Resort Recordz website.
DON'T FORGET THE P.I.N.T. DEBUT CD "EDGE OF MY WORLD" COMING AUGUST 2005!!!
See P.I.N.T. on the web!(COPY & PASTE INTO YOUR BROWSER)
http://www.lastresortrecordz.com http://www.artistdirect.com/nad/music/artist/card/0,,3237040,00.html?src=search&artist=PINT
http://www.myspace.com/pintinteti
