I've been playing the violin and the piano since before I started writing songs and making beats. I listen to all styles of music and really enjoy most music genres.
I am influenced and inspired in my writing and music by Ray Charles, James Brown, Tupac, Michael Jackson, Akon, Lil' Wayne, Kanye West, Neyo
Lil CLIP: Hip-Hop Music Producer, Songwriter and Rapper
Lil CLIP (Creative Lyricist Incredible Producer) is a multitalented 15-yr-old
music producer/rapper/songwriter from southern California. He’s igniting the
hip-hop world and inspiring a new generation of fans with his breakthrough
original songs, unique melodic style, lyrical swagger and solid hooks.
Classically trained to play the violin and piano, Lil CLIP developed personal
discipline and determination beyond his years and is offering his powerfully
positive unique vision to the hip-hop genre. He released his first single,
“ROLLIN” on iTunes, Napster, Rhapsody and other online music stores in the
summer of 2007. In February 2008, “BUMPIN” and “SUMMER GIRL” were added to the
digital record collection featured on CD Baby and other online stores.
With a fresh interpretation, positive message and solid body of work
comprising over 50 varied compositions, Lil CLIP is becoming an acclaimed music
producer, songwriter and rapper. He is developing the “music producer” skills to
match any industry veteran and is collaborating with the industry’s best,
including famed Brian "Big Bass" Gardener who mastered Lil CLIP's debut album
“Novice of Perfection.”
Lil CLIP completed production of the much-anticipated album in July 2008.
With 15 original songs recorded over 2 years at InFidelity Recordings in Los
Angeles, “Novice of Perfection” is loaded with solid hits! It features original
music and lyrics including intense collaborations with up n’comers Teddy P. Tru,
Paulina Cerrilla, 2DnB and Miss Cosha. The album is already garnering the
attention of peers and industry for songwriting ability and performance on the
song “Sick On” - which Lil CLIP produced and co-wrote with Teddy P. Tru. The duo
received special recognition from the Malibu Music Awards and the young rappers
also recently made it to the exclusive list of Semi-Finalists for the 2008
Independent Music World Series. “Sick On” has also been selected for worldwide
distribution as part of a double-disc compilation through London based Sonic
Vogue Records.
With “Novice of Perfection” set for release on Tuesday, September 23, 2008,
Lil CLIP has started work on additional projects including developing a
soundtrack song for a planned baseball documentary, "The Untold Truth" (produced
by Wrapped Productions). He is also a consulting producer for the stage play
“Reine” which is written and directed by accomplished actor and film producer
Ron Recasner.
This unstoppable young artist is by far the freshest new face in hip-hop. Lil
CLIP is here to stay!
Congratulations! It's nearing 11:55pm and I'm counting down till it hits midnight and 9/23/2008 enters the history books as the date for the office debut album release from producer/songwriter/rapper Lil 'CLIP, with "Novice of Perfection", from Sickman Records. Whew!