User:Mrtip8107/sandbox

•	Background:Ray Barron, better known by his stage name Mr.Tip, stems from his childhood nickname "Tippie", given by his aunt. He later changed it to Mr. Tip out of respect for the rapper from Atlanta Georgia who gained fame from the name as well. He began his career in 1993 under an independent label, which was formed by he and his child hood best friend J-Loc. They created a following which caught the attention of Don Baker of Bam Management, who got them a national deal with WarLock Records who is based out of New York City. They were under the group name TCG. The album was called Larger Then Life. Due to creative differences they left the label after one album release .Since then they been releasing independent albums under their own label Geeta Boy Records. A phenomenal rapper based out of Fort Worth Texas, who is very charismatic and who has a swagger that is unmatched. Mr. Tip, who has been in the music industry a total of twelve years, was born and raised in Fort Worth Texas. Always keeping his ear to the streets He promotes a hustler image that developed from his harsh upbringing in the inner city. He has done numerous shows throughout the Dallas Fort Worth ,North Texas ,Louisiana and Killen, Texas area just to name a few. He has performed and toured with several well known artist and comedians such as D militant, Melonie Camacho, and Honest John. His new hit single, "Yeah Buddy " is blowing up on the streets and the new album, "Street Swag " is set for release on Summer of 2012.

•	Musical influences: I had a lot of music influences growing up? Tupac, Geto Boys, UGK, NWA, Master P and Scarface just to name a few.

•	Music goals : Short term I would like to complete my first solo project, a mixtape entitled “Street Swagg” and promote the project with live performances and different live events and venues. Long term I would like to increase my executive influence with Geeta Boy Records which was founded with long time friend Tedrick “Loc C” Calton.I would also like to venture into other aspects of the music business while assisting in increasing the value and capital for Geeta Boy Records Inc.