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A Musician, Songwriter, Producer, Music Video Director, and Editor was born in 1977 in the killing field of Laos. Gumby’s family of ten with eight siblings survived through the Vietnam War. His father was handicapped from the war and his family came to the United States of America in October of 1982. Gumby’s family was the first Asian refuge family to be placed on the North Side of Minneapolis project housing of Minnesota. At that time the area was populated by African Americans. They as a family were strong mentally and they were able to help each other out with every situation. They kept each other motivated so they could have a better life. Within years Gumby’s family managed to purchase a new home. Thanks went to his hard working father and always caring beautiful mother. Gumby as a young teen, started to watch MTV rap music on television. Gumby was influenced by many of the artists with the likes of DJ Quick, LL Cool J, NWA, DMX and the pioneer of rap 2pac. Since then music has always been in his heart and mind.

Gumby was interviewed by the local news about his life of crime. There was a documentary on Gumby titled “Don at 16”. The documentary was aired nationally on Public Broadcast Station (PBS). His life of crime continued throughout the years. For example, Gumby was at a wedding and encounter some rival gang members. A scuffle broke out and shots were fired and people were injured. It made headline news and their prime suspect was Gumby. He was on headline news with pending charges of attempted murder of the second degree

From that point on Gumby looked at life in a different direction and started to write music from his past life experiences. Buddha blessed him with a second chance on life and he took advantage of what was granted to him. He started to focus more on a better life and his music career for himself. He invested his own money and within months he gained access to the music studio. Gumby and four other friends formed a group called ‘Lao Felonz”. They were once sign by Staticdokky ENT located in Rode Island. They released their first album title “Three Headed Elephants” which sold over three thousands copies nationwide out of the trunk of his car and mailing them to friends out of state. They received a lot of good feedback about their music and it inspired him to continue on with his music career. As his popularity grew, he started to receive a lot of attention with some local and national promoter’s. He was also sponsored to perform his music in numerous states such as Oklahoma State, Virginia, Houston TX, Dallas TX, Riverside CA and Columbus Ohio. It was the start of his hip-hop career outside of Minnesota. It was a great experience for him and people outside of Minnesota showed their love and support. He then realized he was admired by many people across the states. Staticdokky and Gumby had some misunderstandings and the contract was terminated. His music was introduced nationwide by utilizing the internet as a promotional tool. Due to his success with his first album he released his second album “Time to Pay the Pryce”. Gumby’s music career and life was moving fast towards the right direction. He is now the most known Lao Hip-Hop Artist worldwide. He had also been involved with concert events such as opening up for International Lao and Thai star singers such as Alexandra Bouxouei, SEK Loso, and Ya-Ya-Ying, Jennifer, Katreeya English, Pamela Bowden and Tai Orrathai. He also opened up for nationally known BET freestyle winner “Jin the M.C”. Within years his performances was recognized and Gumby would then collaborate with a lot of local and national artists in the Asian communities throughout the 50 States and Internationally.

On January 20, 2007, Gumby also known as PRYCE was nominated for the Twin Cities First Annual Hip-Hop Awards. He was nominated for “The Best kept Secret” and WON the AWARD. Gumby made history by being the first Asian hip-hop artist to WIN an AWARD in Minnesota. From then on his recognition grew more and more. Gumby’s fan base skyrocketed world wide and he was receiving tons of emails and comments everyday from his fans. With the release his second album ‘Time to Pay the Pryce’ in the summer of 2007 the album became a success overnight. It drew a lot of attention with promoters from all different states. Promoters were booking him from left to right for shows across the U.S. He was also featured in the music section of the first Lao magazine called “LaoRoots”. It is a Laotian magazine located in San Diego, CA. Then followed by a role in the movie ‘Praschan Requiem” which was based out of Paris France. The movie will be launching in spring of 2008 and IN3DRAGON by Lao Hollywood. He was also interviewed by Voice of America and Vientianetimes.com.

Gumby is currently working on his third album ‘The Pryce is Rite” which is in English and his fourth album called “Tum-Ma-Sot” an album in his own native language Laotian. The albums will be launched at the same time in 2008. He already launched the single “Stunting on the Scene” and “2008 Lao Anthem”. He already produced a music video for “Stunting on the Scene”. The video can be viewed on Myspace.com/GUMBYakaPRYCE. Gumby is also a Producer/Director and Editor of his own music videos. He had no prior knowledge in that field but was able to take charge and become a master of his own craft. His music videos can also be viewed on “youtube.com” by typing “GUMBYakaPRYCE” in the search box. He is also the C.E.O. of his own Record label called “6 Tusk Records” and his own clothingline which is also called “6 Tusk”. His latest Interview with (ASIANRAPWORLDWIDE) link: http://www.asianrapworldwide.blogspot.com/

ARTIST PHILOSOPHY

Gumby’s inspiration is to succeed in his music career and clothing line. He wants to pursue his dreams as an artist while having fun and meeting great people all over the world along the way. Gumby wants to be the first Laotian Artist to hit the mainstream and put Lao people on the map for the world to know. With all his hard work Gumby wants to be admired and respected world wide. He puts in 110% into all of his work and strives to bring out the best quality of music and clothes for his fans. Gumby’s main goal is to suceed inlife and that one day he'll be successful off his talent and become a part of the biggest concert ever in his home land LAOS and Thailand for Charity Events for the poor kids. May Buddha continue to bless him, his family, fans, his beautiful wife and two wonderful children as his success grows.

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