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FACETHAMUSIC

Brief Overview

FACETHAMUSIC is an up and coming rap artist seeking to revive the hip-hop industry with his unique genre range, including a hint of soul. Lamont Face Williams, who now goes by the name “FACETHAMUSIC,” spent his early life on the rough streets of Bedford Stuyvesant and the majority of his time then after in East New York. There, FACETHAMUSIC grew heavily influenced and motivated by some of the best musicians of the hip-hop industry such as Biggie Smalls, Jay-Z, Tupac, Big Daddy Kane and others from the area who quickly rose to the top. Today, FACETHAMUSIC strides to reinvent this generation’s perspective of the hip-hop industry, and tie the genre back to its early roots, captivating his audience one lyric at a time. “To know and appreciate my music, you need to know me, understand who I am, and where I come from” – FACETHAMUSIC

Early Life

FACETHAMUSIC was born in Brookdale Hospital in Brooklyn, NY on October 8th, 1985. He spent his early childhood in Coney Island, Brooklyn. Ever since he could remember, FACETHAMUSIC always wanted to be a rapper. He used to listen to the radio waiting for a break in the music and then would act like he was on the track. Hip-hop was the hood’s equivalent to the rest of society’s Rock n’ Roll! He idolized Biggie Smalls, Jay-Z, Tupac, and Big Daddy Kane to name a few up and coming from the area. Moreover, his family was very much into music and everyone had a talent in some shape or form. FACETHAMUSIC knew he had a gift for rapping. The verses flowed naturally, and he loved the play on words that a rap song enabled him to create.

By the age of 15 years, FACETHAMUSIC moved from Coney Island to Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn and then on to East New York. There, he spent a good portion of his adolescence learning from his buddies who would one day make up the later known group as the Wu-Tang Clan. FACETHAMUSIC was especially inspired by ODB, also known as Russell Tyrone Jones, who is today considered one of the group’s founding members.

FACETHAMUSIC performed in Newark, New Jersey when he was 11 years old and at the age of 15, he formed a group called “Big Facez”, consisting of his cousin Fox, brother Ses and himself. They recorded over 13 tracks together at a nearby studio, hustling to earn enough money to pay for studio time. From there, he pursued learning the business side of music, creating marketing strategies and plans for what needs to be done to reach success within the industry. In fact, he worked on Ludacris’ campaign for a little while in conjunction with Def Jam Promotions back in 2000. At the early age of 17, FACETHAMUSIC was offered a label to go solo, but didn’t feel he was ready to make the move so sudden, so he turned it down.

2003: Career Turning Point

The birth of FACETHAMUSIC’s daughter, Amya, on December 19th, 2003 was a turning point in FACETHAMUSIC’s life that made him the man he is today. He left the music industry to devote his time and energy to help raise her, and to develop a strong father-daughter bond between the two of them, a decision he has never regretted. “As my baby girl is growing up, I am changing to who I want to be and music is flowing back in my blood stronger and better than ever! I returned to music because it was calling out to me, it was the right time, and I was in the right state of mind to produce good music. Having said that, it was great to take time off because I was able to find myself and experience life which now fuels my music.” -FACETHAMUSIC

“Addressin’ Hip-Hop”

FACETHAMUSIC entered the premiere unsigned artist showcase run by All is One Entertainment staffers Jamaal Meeks (Reality), A&R at SRC/Universal, and Jasmine Brito (Chalant), with Sony/BMG. “Faces in the Crowd” was held at The Music Arts Center, 303 West 42nd Street, New York, NY, at 8pm on January 26, 2010.

FACETHAMUSIC also successfully auditioned for the unsigned artist showcase, Soundcheck, hosted by Lyfe and Bizz. “Soundcheck” was held on Wednesday, March 10th, 2010 8pm at Element, 225 East Houston Street, where he premiered his first single, “Tip Her”, about a stripper who maintains her lifestyle by dancing at a Gentleman’s Club so she can afford her “couture” wardrobe. A music video of “Tip Her” is produced, depicting her showmanship and lust for life, and will be released in the summer of 2010.

FACETHAMUSIC’s second single, titled “Don’t’ Push Me” débuted on Hot 97 March 19, 2010 by DJ “KaySlay”, aka “Drama King”. “Don’t Push Me” features Grafh, the well known hip-hop artist soon to release his single with Jim Jones by Black Hand Entertainment as an independent project thru Koch Records. A music video of “Don’t Push Me”, with Grafh, will also be released in the spring of 2010.

Launch of his first album, titled “Me for Mayor” is expected to come out during the fall of 2010. For this particular album, he’s worked in conjunction with artists such as Grafh. “Tip Her” and “Don‘t Push Me” from this album will be released prior to the fall of 2010, including 2 music videos.  External Links

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