Rakim, KRS One, Big Daddy Kane, Kool Moe Dee, Grandmaster Caz, Public Enemy, Kool G Rap, Shabazz The Disciple, DJ Premier, Wu-Tang Clan, The Arsonists (DJ Spin One, Q-Unique, D-Stroy, Swel, Jise, Kinetic NRG, Candie, Ching Rock, Kriminal Krash)
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"Like They Used To"
"City At Night" feat. YOR123, Freestyle, & Pyroman
Eternia & Freestyle - "Understand If I"
Arsonists - "Pyromaniax"
My Time Has Cometh
DJ Marc Hype - "The Session" ft. Freestyle, Akanni (of Star Eye) & Virtuoso
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BIO
If you ask any Hip-Hop purist what a "freestyle" is, they'll say it's a self-possessed talent requiring a level of cerebral vigor that most emcees do not have. Meaning to improvise quick-witted lyrics on the fly, the name is exalted through this talented emcee straight out of Bushwick, Brooklyn.
Formerly of the acclaimed super group The Arsonists, Freestyle brings a wealth of experience to the forefront. Still young in his late 20's, one could mistake his polished flow and clever lyrics for styles inherently associated with the legends in the game. He already displays a refined cadence coupled with a gregarious flow and a universally raw flavor.
Freestyle has always been enamored with music. In his youth, he lived out his musical mission by imitating Michael Jackson, breakdancing, and learning to rhyme. This hunger for perfecting the artform shadowed him as he's progressed towards adulthood. He began freestyling at the age of 10 and in 1988, being influenced and encouraged by a friend, he started writing. "Livin' in Brooklyn at that time bred 'hiphoppers' and one of my good friends wrote his rhymes down. I helped him with his and he dug my input so he BEGGED me to start writin' my own. After that, IT JUST HAPPENED!"
After winning several battles, the most prominent being NYC Zulu Nation Battle Champ 3 years in a row, he has rightfully christened his name and earned his crown. Soon there after, Freestyle stepped away from the battlefield and shifted focus towards composing and writing authentic hip-hop tracks.
Fast-forward to the mid-late 90's and you'll find that Free, along with fellow members of The Arsonists, has already established himself globally yet in the underground hip-hop community. The street buzz snowballed after The Arsonists' first single, "The Session", dropped in 1996 on Bobbito's Fondle Em Records. This now-classic track put the quintet from Crooklyn on the map and exposed Free to the greater arena.
Free's production prowess on the boards is equally as formidable as his lyrical talent. For starters, he developed the idea for the hauntingly gripping Venom in 1997, which was the group's 2nd single. Then he set it off on the seminal underground banger for 1998 - Blaze - which solidified The Arsonists' reputation as the quintessential Hip-Hop group. When their debut album, "As the World Burns", dropped in 1999 on Matador Records, Freestyle's involvement was instrumental from start to finish and can be detected on the head-nodding tracks he produced and rhymed on. The list includes Backdraft, Worlds Collide, Halloween, Sh*t Ain't Sweet, Flashback, Sha-Boing, & Frienemies.
Since 1995, Free has toured at least half of the planet with the likes of Shabazz the Disciple, Swedish rap champions Loop Troop, Germany's hip-hop pioneer Torch, and the Wu-Tang Clan, developing a strong following in his wake. Wherever he goes or no matter whom he tours with, Freestyle's charisma is evidently visible on and off the stage.
In addition to doing shows with groups like The Roots, DJ Premier, Public Enemy, EPMD, Sean Lennon, and Crazy Town, to performing at festivals with such acts as Gypsy Kings, Black Sabbath, Tori Amos, Limp Bizkit, and Kraftwerk, touring has helped broaden Free's appreciation for the diversity that's present in music today. Having been featured in all the major magazines such as The Source, Vibe, Stress, and Rap Pages, Free has established a fanbase that transcends all city barricades.
During his downtime, Free maintains his down-to-earth demeanor by spending time with his family, playing fantasy sports on the internet, and indulging in some video gaming. He has even acquired a reputation for personally answering each and every fan email sent to him.
Anyone saying that rappers are all about "sex, money, drugs, & violence" CLEARLY has not met this unique individual from the streets of Medina. He is the living example of what a rap star should and can be.
Written by Qwantum FizX & Abby1ILL
The Reality Show Tour @ Regensburg, Germany
Arsonists live @ 88Hiphop.com
'Can't Let You Go' - Dustin Montie in 'Yesterday's Future'
'Carry On' - The Under Attack Tour: Season 2, Episode 7
The Future?
Hiphop is DEAD?
Freestyle of The Arsonists's Friend Space (Top 40)
Free, wasup man this is Hades again from I.V.Y. I gotta apologize for my comment I left. My boy Snare called me on it, and I myself had to rethink my actions. We all are trying to do something special with this music thing, and Im comin off condescening wit my words. Understand that's not what Im trying to do. Im just giving my opinion but its a time and a place for that, this was neither. I stand by what I said but I apologize for how I said it and under the conditions that I did so as well, I was out of line. Stay up, and keep at it
Im feelin what you doin man, I listened to about 4 or 5 of your songs and from one "Artist" (notice I use that word bcuz there's a difference between an artist and a rapper) to another...u got skills. I notice that you do something very important, which is approach every song differently, you ride each beat differently than the last to give each song its own individuality, DON'T LOSE THAT. That being said I think that you need new production behind you. I feel like the production is not up to par with the writing and it brings the overall product down. None of those beats gave me something unheard of. I would say make that change, step out into left field with your production and see how that works, it will definitely open your songwriting up as well. Check us out we're I.V.Y. - Intelligent Visionary Youth and we are exactly what your song "Like They Used To" is looking for. This is Hades, one third of I.V.Y. and we prec8 the love. Keep at it, it aint IF its WHEN
whut up Free, sorry its been a minute.alotta things happenin'.ill explain later...i heard u did a track w/ the day laborers...u know i need to hear it.how was ur 4th?i hope everythings good with u famo.always the best wishes and thanks for checkin on a brother. Iceone u5
yo freestyle, spread your wings is a real massacre, I love it. Very very good show in paris with rza thank you very much for this concert. continaution good. peace