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Sahtyre
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Cassidy Howell (born September 17, 1987), better known by his stage name Sahtyre, is an American rapper, producer , and visual artist. Born in Los Angeles, California, he is a member of the hip-hop collective Project Blowed. He has also been a member of Swim Team, the umbrella group of Thirsty Fish.

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Born in Bellflower, California to a single mother, Cassidy was enrolled in kindergarten at only three years of age. By 14, he found himself sneaking out of the house to attend the legendary open mic workshop, Project Blowed. There, he was surrounded by legendary MC's like Open Mike Eagle, 2mex, Aceyalone, & Busdriver.

In 2010, he teamed up with Dumbfoundead for tag-team style rap battle in the WRC tournament which propelled his talents to the international stage for the first time.

Music Career

2009-2011: 'High Saht, Exclamation Point! and The Buddha'

In 2009, Sahtyre released his first mix tape, High Saht, and began touring the country performing in low budget showcases; hoping to build a buzz for his music, trying to keep the lights on at home by collecting iTunes royalties while hustling on the side. A year later, Saht released another mix tape, Exclamation Point!, which began to build recognition in the underground circuit. Soon after, a budding following would grow when he released YouTube videos for nearly every song on the mix tape.

In 2011, Saht dropped his most successful release to date, The Buddha, a twelve song mix tape that featured guest appearances from fellow Swim Team members, Open Mike Eagle and Alpha MC as well as Los Angeles underground rap stars, Nocando and Pistol McFly. The tape was a surprising success for the young rapper amassing over ten thousand individual downloads (and growing) and attracting the attention of the major music label companies.

2012-Present: LSD (Prelude)

LSD (Prelude), an acronym for “Love, Sex, Drugs,” is Sahtyre’s most ambitious mix tape to date and was released April 2nd, 2013. On the tape, we find Sahtyre channeling the spirit of his personal musical heroes and delivering a record that at times has more in common with drug addled rock stars than most rappers. LSD (Prelude) is a dark and personal record for Sahtyre that sets it as an alternative to the rest of the burgeoning L.A. hip hop scene.

Press

"Yeah, LA rapper Sahtyre’s potent mixtape LSD (Prelude) is stuffed with cleverly-phrased rhymes about recreational drugs, but there are also multiple references to depression and mental illness. On closer “Suicide” he raps, If you do it you better do it right, like there’s something downcast and complex buried under the hyperactive beats and verses about hard partying." -The Fader

"Sahtyre drops his new mixtape LSD (The Prelude) today, which is an acronym for “Love. Sex. Drugs.” The West Coast rhymer is working with Hippie Sabotage and Chase, channeling the spirit of his musical inspirations. It’s a dark and ambient tape that is an alternative to the L.A. rap scene." -XXL Magazine

"Sahtyre has been making some waves in recent months, and it's all culminated in his latest project, LSD (Prelude). The 11-track opus is a nod to experimentation and thinking outside of the box, and the cohesive theme holds the project together nicely." -Complex Magazine

Artistry

Influences

As a voracious lover of music, Sahtyre credits the development of his laid back, yet quick witted style on a diverse set of influences. He credits everyone from Eminem, Snoop and Redman to undergrounds legends like Thirstin Howl III and the Outsidaz as some of his most formative muses. Yet, his truest inspirations are musicians that transcend the normal boundaries of hip hop including legendary rock stars, Jimi Hendrix, John Frusciante and Kurt Cobain and timeless soul musicians James Brown and Marvin Gaye.