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STRONGHOLD RECORDINGS

“Rap is something you do Hip Hop is something you live.” - KRS ONE 

For far too long now Hip Hop has been going down a misguided path to commercialized cookie cutter antics. The Hip Hop Kulture as a whole has been ridiculed, mocked, and continually dismissed because of these antics that RAPPERS & EMCEES perpetuate. Today’s so called “RAPPERS” & “EMCEES” seem to have no clue about the heritage and legacy of this Kulture and only destroy the movement with their ignorance and greed for the limelight. They learn about the Hip Hop Kulture via mass media outlets and actually believe the propaganda that is being spoon fed to them article by article, video by video, commercial hit by commercial hit only to become lambs getting led to the slaughter. Now everyone is running around thinking they know the Hip Hop Kulture and how the music industry works because of what they learned from the PROPAGANDA outlets. These efforts have created the most damaging effect to the Kulture, which is a belief that the Hip Hop Kulture and Rap Music (only known as “The Industry”) are one in the same.. They are not!

Fortunately with the unique ability to isolate from certain cultural and societal changes, Hip Hop has delayed being completely assimilated in to the mainstream aka “Industry”. So STRONGHOLD RECORDINGS has established a foundation for the Truest Hiphoppas out there. Now that the battle lines have been drawn, we have been handed this key outpost to help preserve the Hip Hop Kulture and carry on its traditions, which are being exploited to extinction. This can not be allowed and this will not happen under our watch!

The Time Is Now And The Place Is Stronghold Recordings!

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BLAKE RED I –

"THE GENERAL"

As CEO, Tactical Strategy is this Emcees forte' and is constantly displayed in his ongoing efforts for STRONGHOLD RECORDINGS. With his beat construction, vision, flow, and free form lyrics, he has dug deep in to the trenches becoming one of the most Authentic Underground Emcees. He has had several tours of duty and is no stranger to war stories from the Industries frontlines, thus earning him the level of Hip Hop Kultural Specialist within The Temple Of Hip Hop.

KA$UAL THE EMCEE –

"LIEUTENANT COLONEL"

As STRONGHOLD RECORDINGS COO and Frontman, Ka$ual The Emcee dominates everything he touches! With his rapid lyrical delivery, smooth flow and overall creative talent, he amazes spectators with some of the most classic Hip Hop Elements and delivery styles of Freestylin Emcee Battles, and Beatboxin. Ka$ual's intuitive connection to Hip Hop has created his own style and mixture of Hip Hop Elements to climb the ranks to become a Temple Of Hip Hop True Hiphoppa, and soon one of the most influncial Emcees in Hip Hop today.

LT. COL. KA$UAL OFFICIAL VIDEO!!

"Ill Versus"

www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWslFR-tUHM

Click Here For The Latest Info About Ka$ual The Emcee



MADD MAN -

With over a decade of Independent Hits throughout the Midwest and West Coast, Madd Man Magadino is a strong and inflencial Rapper. He has developed a very serious and raw "Street Gospel" flow that was influenced by, and now certainly contends with, some of Hip Hop's most motivational and powerful Rappers. With his natural talent and brassy voice, Madd Man works to preserve Hip Hop and Street Rap with his endless hood rhymes that pack the type of lyrical punch you will remember.. from the Golden Age. 

CHICO DELVEC –

Chico Delvec and the other members of Junior M.A.F.I.A. met as childhood friends of The Notorious B.I.G. The group was composed of two separate groups and two individual artists: the 6s, (Lil’ Caesar, Chico Delvec, and Nino Brown) who claim to know right from wrong and practice it, The Sixes knew Biggie before he was rapping (the other members other than Lil' Kim were added on to the group but still were very close to Biggie). The Snakes (cousins Larceny and Trife) who represent the enraged attitude expressed in a large number of America’s youth, MC Klepto, who offered insight on a life of “boostin' and hustlin'”, and Lil' Kim, (a.k.a Big Momma or The Lieutenant), the only female in the group, who showed the ghetto life from a woman’s point of view. The Notorious B.I.G. acted as the "Godfather" to the group.

The acronym M.A.F.I.A. stands for Masters At Finding Intelligent Attitudes.

CHICO DELVEC OFFICIAL VIDEO!!

"Hood To Hood"

www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3O1-R8BHGo&list=FLG2R3pa6q-o4GQhX7SPYAZg&index=11

MINISTA ZIN URU -

As an Official Graduated Apprentice of The Temple Of Hip Hop under the direct tutelage of Teacha “KRS ONE”, Minista Zin Uru has traveled the US, Europe, & Canada as the Ambassador For Peace & Prosperity. From this Worldwide experience and exposure comes a Powerful Public Speaker, Leader, and Emcee, who is reppin STRONGHOLD RECORDINGS with endless projects. His most notable track a 2006 single titled “The Promised Land”, featuring Hip Hop's Legendary Chief Rocker Busy Bee which amassed over 350,000 hits!

Click Here For Latest Music By Minista Zin Uru

BAHC 2183 -

ACTIVIST! The Temple of Hip Hop is my leading cause of greatness. 2183 has been an Emcee, Deejay, Beatboxer, B Boy, Writer for quite some time. Now in his prime, 2183 is traveling the world spreading Gods love through Hiphop. Do not fear my friends! 2183 will take care of your children and guide them towards the ultimate creator. He will crush the wicked! 2183 is Building a human conscience!

BAGGY THE GHOST -

Baggy started his career in the fall of 2003. Highly influenced by a wide range of hip-hop artist like old school vet's Big Daddy Kane, KRS-ONE, Kurtis Blow, Grand Master Flash and the Furious Five, The Sugar Hill Gang, as well as music from the late 90's like Jay Z, 2 Pac, Biggie, Naz, and of course Eminem. Over the years Baggy has become a more seasoned artist in the hip-hop biz while spittin' freestyles, recording, engineering, producing, designing, and performing. His only mission is to create some of the best real hip hop there is.

SHANEEK –

This female Emcee is known for her raw lyrics, grimy delivery that’s full of swag, and of coarse reppin as the 1st Lady to STRONGHOLD RECORDINGS. With her obvious passion for true Hip Hop, Neek has surpassed most rappers, male and female alike, while avoiding the commercial antics of today’s " Hip Hop ". Her battle rhymes are sure to crush any opposition. Nothin But Straight Fire!!

S FIVE -

Hailing from the famed Boogie Down Productions, S-Five has held the stage with some of Hip Hops Heavyweights such as KRS-ONE, Nas, Jay Z, and the renowned Rock The Bells Tour. S-Five most recently created a Hot Single to be used for the Hip Hop International's 10th Anniversary Theme Song!!

TRIGGER THE SOLDIER -

As a young poet and Emcee/Rapper, this highly open minded, down to earth, very mature, but at the same time with a great sence of humor, respect everybody equally, easy to talk to, Never afraid of speaking my mind.

ST THOMAS -

Reppin from Midwest.. Bio Up Soon! 

TEAM CROOKED -

Reppin from Midwest.. Bio Up Soon!

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