PRESS: SOURCE MAGAZINE APRIL 2008
PUSH! Montana a/k/a “The Fresh Prince of New York” is a certified hustler from the streets of Brooklyn with the potential to be Hip-Hop's next biggest superstar. PUSH! Montana possesses an "old soul" and his unique upbringing and lifestyle make his movement authentic and refreshing. The self described “MCEO” of Money In The Bank, LLC (M.I.B. for short) is applying the same intense focus and passion for major success, that he achieves on his daily grind, to both his music and business careers. His ultimate goal is to create classic music and a lifestyle brand capable of impacting and remaining at the forefront of Hip-Hop culture for many years to come.
In just his early twenties, PUSH! Montana has always been well-known and well recognized for his many skills, talents and accomplishments, but most notably for his drive and determination to be the absolute best at his respective craft. Whether during his past days as an all-city high school basketball star or recent times as an MC, he consistently proves that he indeed cut from a different cloth. Through all his ups and downs, from run-ins with law, loosing family and friends to jail and murder, he handles the pressure, stays humble and maintains what matters the most to him - honor, credibility and integrity.
What sets PUSH! Montana’s music apart from other rappers is its gritty nature, hardcore sound and universal appeal. His original style and charismatic delivery combined with unique flows and hard beats command attention from all types of hip-hop listeners. PUSH! Montana is a true lyricist because he is consistently witty, displays crafty wordplay and he is dedicated to delivering the truth with absolute conviction. He posses the natural ability to make a wide range of quality songs that are full of substance and heartfelt emotion.
PUSH! Montana says it best by stating “I don’t rap about stuff that I don’t have or things I haven’t experienced. The way I see it that’s cheating. How can you be true to yourself and what’s around you if you’re rapping about things you don’t have? Me, I speak about the moment and not through imagination.”
In late 2005, PUSH! Montana first gained notoriety as an MC on the infamous diss song, “Disgrace to B.I.G.” with his fellow comrade, Maino (Huslte Hard/Atlantic Records). This featured performance created an instant buzz on both the streets and New York City mix-tape circuit. PUSH! Montana continued to win over fans across the country with the mix-tape releases of The Fresh-Prince of New York: Volumes 1 and 2 and various appearances on Hip-Hop DVD's such as Real Talk, Smack and Cocaine City.
In 2007, PUSH! Montana began working and recording with various top-notch producers and major label artists. Around this time, he collaborated with producer Hi-Tek (Talib Kweli), which lead to the street anthem “Kill You” off the Hi-Teknology 3 album. His performance on this track impressed Hi-Tek and also drew critical acclaim from well-known online and print publications (The Source Magazine March 2008) for its vivid story-telling and razor-sharp lyricism. In early 2009, PUSH! Montana began recording for his long-awaited 3 part EP series entitled The Rebirth of Fresh: Ready to Live, which will soon be released on his own label, M.I.B. During this time, he also made numerous appearances on tracks with Maino and was featured on "Back to Life" off of Maino's recently released Atlantic Records debut album, If Tomorrow Comes. Now with a solid and growing fan base , the attention of a mainstream audience in place, PUSH! Montana is even more confident, focused and prepared to be one of the best and most influential rappers of the new school era.
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