So often we've heard stories of young African-American males succumbing to the call of inner city street life by chasing the dream of expensive cars and fast money. Having parents who battled drug addiction and were in and out of prison, one would expect a child to be influenced by the major authority figures in their lives but not Travis "Bossman" Holifield, who found sanctuary in writing and creating music. Growing up in Baltimore City home of HBO's "The Wire" and "Homicide: Life on the Streets", Bossman was able to put a positive spin on the negative light that his city has been placed in creating and selling hit mix tapes which would give birth to Baltimore's street anthem "O" and the hit singles "I Did It" and "Off da Record" which was a five minute record that flooded the Mid-Atlantic as it touched on real life topics such as politics relating not only to music but the world and religion . These songs and four others were produced by 1 Up Entertainment who has also produced tracks for mainstream artist such as Keyshia Cole, J-Lo, Jahiem, Raheem DeVaughn, Sisqo, and Ice Cube. Those mix tape would go on to sell 25,000 copies leading to Bossman's independently released "Law and Order" which sold 10,000 copies just months after it's release date.
With a successful grind and remarkable hustle Bossman's dreams seemed within reach when in 2005, he was approached by Jermaine Dupri who signed him to Virgin Records just thirty minutes after their initial meeting. Although the relationship with Virgin Records would be a brief one, Bossman had three songs in heavy rotation and sold an additional 30,000 mix tapes before he and Virgin would part ways in the summer of 2007. To some this would be a set-back but to Bossman this was his time to shine having his songs "So Fresh" and "A-Yo" on "The Wire: Season 5" Soundtrack as well as the hit "Handclap" produced by Rocwilder on NBA Live 2007. Bossman also continues to perform throughout the US and is currently working on his latest album "Home of The Wire" which will allow him to musically express real life struggles relating to life in Baltimore City the way only a native Baltimorean can. The album will also include a video documentary based on his life experiences and proving that nothing is impossible.
You sexy Bossman. *Jazmine*
wats good dis chipa holding bodymore murdaland down wats good with a collab
:)
wat it do bossman jus stopping by 2 show
u some more love......
xoxo
*nicole
ps. return da love
YO,WHAT IT DO LUV CHECK MY PAGE OUT ,FATZ
that shit's on point
nice to meet you
have a good week
defow.com
YO..ON A SERIOUS NOTE ..U GOT TALENT ..I KNOW IM NOT THE 1ST TO SAY BUT..I GOTTA SAY MORE THAN AN AVERAGE UNDERGROUND RAPPER U ARE!..CHEKK MY PAGE ..TELL ME WAT U THINK..KEEPP DOIN YA THING BOSS!..C3V FIGZ..MYSPACE RECORDZ IZ THE TRUTH KIDDD
Yo whats good My nigga? Word on the block is that you and some local artists are performing soon. Holla and let us know so we can come out and surpport ya homie!
showin sum luuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuv xoxo
Wut it iz homie... Myspace Records datz wut it iz.. I just came home.. I'ma hook up wit my nigga Jay n we gonna bump heads.. Keep grinding my nigga!!
shown luv
Wus good fam
Just coming thru showin mad love
whats up i been gone for a min, but im back up on the scene, hope everything been cool. holla.. lets connect
Have a great week
JUST SHOWING SUM LUV ON YA PAGE
Thanks for the add fam hot yrack keep poppin fam get at me when you can show some Luv Peace Propz
ITS COKO SHOWING SOME LOVE TO YOUR PAGE BUT ............
ayo its your boy b just wanted you to know your my inspiration to make it im very tallented but i moved to tennakee and these dudes dont even comprehend what true talent or music is every day i promote your music im out here givin your tracks out for free yo tryin to get you known hit me back dug i grew up on rose street i got lyrics if you wanna hear them i was raised in group homes my whole life my moms on dat boy and pops aint here i need a break just a message would mean the world to me i need i wonder on disc i sit on you tube all day wit it on repeat i cant gt it out my mind you give me hope these racist mufuckas down here look at me like ima problem they dont understand the struggle we go through everday in harm city give me a chance it wouldnt hurt you show some love na matter fact just put your ear to da ground and your heart to da street and give your boy a minute of your time like j d did you get at cha boy b one im ghost
showing love well you know how i do....mwah!
"Lady Jay"
showing much luv to your page and you
sky <3 bossman
dat new track killin it.keep doing ya thing
Bossman, I'm not even really sure how I was introduced to your music, but I just had to share with you that I am very taken by your story and drawn to your words. Thanks for sharing who you are and your experience the way you do. Much peace and mad love, always...Jenny
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