User:Icreativegenius/sandbox

Spordaically,a new hip hop artist emerges that refuses to follow the status quo,preferring instead to march to beat of their own creative drummer. Art thrives on new voices. Music, in particular, tends to take major steps forward when emerging acts arrive on the scene with a fresh perspective. Emerging from South Centeral,Los Angeles is Drankk, an 23-year-old rapper wise beyond his years whose fresh, positive, inspiring outlook on life provides his upcoming mixtape,No Limits, with a remarkable vibrancy. Drankk born JamesCalhoun embarked upon his rap career at the tender age of 8 years old when performing at his 2nd grade talent show. In that very moment,Drankk found his passion and it became evident to everyone around him that he was star in the making. The spotlight isn't new to the 23 year old hip hop phenom,Drankk has preformed at various venues such as club show cases,talent shows. Though much of Drankk's "No Limit" covers life’s high points, Drankk showcases his versatility by crafting the insidiously clever “Conflicting Doubts.” The song’s strong lively jazz beat vibe matches his goal of showing his versatility. It’s a statement cut, one that highlights Drankk's ability to use his vulnerability as the creative catalyst for memorable music. Although many rappers are unwilling to put their personal pain, frustration and anger on display,Drankk believes that doing so makes him a more genuine artist. In Drankk's song "I Miss You",goes in depth about the heartache and pain withstained from not able to see nor hear from his younger sister. In which alot of people are able to relate from his pain,of loosing contact with someone that you cherish dearly. Drankk pours his raw emtions into every song that he does, for music is not only just music but it's Drankk's way to creatively express himself as well use music as an outlet. Drankk was raised by a single mother, in result of his father passing before he was born. Very raw deep emotion,is able to be heard through out "No Limit". Which has undoubtly fueled the rappers drive to achieve success in the music industry. Drankk notes his muisical influances by great artist such as: T.I.,Missy Elliot,Lil Wayne and Tyresse. Each of the artist, Drankk is able to pull from;Tyrese was born and raised in the same enivornment and city that Drankk was. T.I. has expirenced alot in his life,from being imprisioned and coming from lil or nothing into becoming one of hip hops rags to riches stories. Lil Wayne has exploded on the music scene from a young age,and has dominated every avenue that he has touched.