Flatbush's Rising Talent
Mr. REO, the consummate Haitian via Brooklyn rapper,
uses his style to reflect his roots more than any grim
urban reality. Born in the Flatbush section of
Brooklyn, REO took up drums in grammar school before
discovering rhyming at the tender age of 11. Being the
son of a Kompa musician, the rapper grew up listening to
and appreciating music.
Music's always been a family affair for REO. And he
takes great pride in his musical roots and like his
grandfather, REO plays the timbales when he's on stage.
(Yeah I'm on some diffrent ish)!!
Currently REO's polishing his debut EP "The Lure,"
featuring the track "Fanm Ayisyen" (Haitian Women),
produced by the Haitian musical icon John "Papa Jube"
Altino of Altino Productions, and featuring the well
renowned singer Stanley "tantan" Toussaint, along with a
video for initial promotional release.
Transitioning between edgy and laid-back, REO claims
many influences old school and new. KRS-One, Rakim,
Run-DMC, Public Enemy, LL Cool J, Scarface, Nas, Tupac, Notorious
B.I.G and Jay-Z have all played a part influencing his
style. He's also heavily influenced by the dancehall
reggae he heard pouring out of the houses in his
neighborhood. "I grew up with it. It's a predominately
Caribbean community."
"I get lyrical inspiration from the music. I let the
music take me there. I don't try to go against the flow
with it. I talk about world issues, personal things and
stuff everybody can relate to."
Aside from rap stardom, REO wants nothing more than to
honor the memory of his big band musician grandfather
and guitar-playing father, both of whom have passed on.
"It's a family tradition I'm carrying on."
REO:"I'm a voice you have to listen to. I command
respect."
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