Dion Read - Vocals, Keys, Guitar and ego The Afterthoughts:
James K Pere - Bass, Guitar, Vocals and eye tests
Kyle Goldsworthy - Drums, Vocals and homeowner
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The story of Dion Read is a truly remarkable tale. Not just another kid rapper, Dion is the new millennium's prince of hip-hop. This Columbus, Ohio, native is known for rapping 16 consecutive bars of pure rhyme -- sharper and faster than rappers from both the old and new school.
Though he's only 13, Dion is a veteran in the rap game. At age 6, the young rapper made his first stage appearance on the Chronic Tour, where he impressed rapper Snoop Dogg with talent well beyond his age. Called back to Snoop's dressing room a few hours later, he was dubbed Lil' D by Snoop, and hired as the opening act for the tour.
Since then, Dion has already made guest appearances on Snoop Dogg's "Doggystyle," Will Smith's "Wild Wild West," and Jermaine Dupri's "Big Momma's House."
"He reminds me of a young Michael Jackson," says Dupri of his 13-year-old charge. "When Michael was 6 or 7 years old, he was so mature when it came to his work. But when he was off the stage he was 100% a child. Dion Read is a real little kid but when it's time to work he transforms into a grown person. He's one of those gifted children."
hellooo. how are you. Long time no hear. so i thought i'd drop a line. I'm halfway through doing exams, and i really should be studying, but procrastinating is so much more fun! Anyway, let me know when your playing next cause me and bunch-o-friends want to come along. ok! bye for now. not forever lara :)
I've seen you alive, I've seen how you live, and now I've seen you live!! haha (such a wordsmith!) You were great last night! You're a really good performer!! I was enthralled!! We listened to your CD on the way home. But it was slightly drowned out by Mitch's constant swearing about how he got a $60 parking ticket!! haha I think he's gonna have it in for West End now! Anyway good luck with the rest of the tour! Congrats on being awesome!!!
