The Family
THE FAMILY was started by Timothy Word a.k.a Sonny, who is the CEO of I.T.Y MUSIC, Producer, and rapper. Neal Cook a.k.a Sluggs, Co-producer and rapper, joined the group a short time later. In December of 2001, we signed L.C. a.k.a "The Youngest". to the label. And just recently we claimed two more hot artists: New York native, Kiandra a.k.a Ki who raps and from our home town, Diona a.k.a D who sings. With a team like the one we got we are destined to make it "From the Bottom to the Top".
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
From the bottom to the top..
best describes the struggle we went through to
make it to this point. I.T.Y Music was founded by
Timothy Word a.k.a SONNY in April of 2000. In just 3 short years we have grown into more than just a label but a Family.
In Aug. of 2001 the group now known as THE FAMILY was formed with only 3 members, SONNY ,SLUGGS, and L.C. and our first album THE PACASO FAMILY vol. 1 was released in January of 2002 which did very well in the Virginia area. But we felt we could do 10 times better on our next album which we quickly released 4 months later called FAMILY REDEFINED vol. 2.
This album elevated us to small time stardom in the southern part of Virginia,and parts of North Carolina which brings us to where we are now, releasing our 3rd CD from our new recording studio with new artist including New York native Kiondra Sheppard, singer Diona Moore and a list of featured artists.
BOTTOM TO THE TOP
Slow Grind
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
At the moment, we don't have any set gigs but we do shows at parties in general.
Anything else?
Not only do we sell CD's but we also sell clothing with our logo. Check out our website at www.ityforever.biz.
