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biography
Omillio Sparks (born Kenneth Johnson) is a rapper from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. One half of the group O and Sparks (his partner is Oschino Vazquez), he was a key member of State Property, a Philadelphia rap collective that also included Beanie Sigel, Freeway, Peedi Crakk and the Young Gunz. State Property were signed to Roc-A-Fella Records, a record label owned by the enormously popular and successful rapper Jay-Z, and released two albums.
Sparks has been featured on songs by Jay-Z and crew leader Beanie Sigel, as well as DMX. He has laid verses to tracks produced by Kanye West, Just Blaze, Johnny J, and The Black Keys, among others, and he has had major roles in three movies, including two films based on State Property. He wrote and performed the chorus on "I Just Wanna Luv U (Give It 2 Me)" from Jay-Z's The Dynasty: Roc La Familia album.
Sparks' new album, The Mad Ave Movement, is expected in 2008. The album is set to feature Sparks click "The Mad Ave". The single, "It Aint My Fault", is set to be released in the summer featuring Jay-z.
The Man
Kenneth Johnson p.k.a. Omillio Sparks came from the trenches of the ghetto in the most notorious neighborhood of West Philadelphia. As a young man, he faced the hardships of any black man running the streets, often fighting his way through the justice system. He's experienced his fair share of turmoil's but also lived the life. Although having made his way through the music industry, he's also been faced with many setbacks preventing him from realizing his full potential. Many know him as Omillio Sparks of State Property from the infamous record label, Roc A Fella Records, but most do not know his journey. This is his story...
The Beginning
Although having been signed to Roc A Fella Records in 1999, his career started well before then. Like most independent artists, Omillio Sparks first made his skills known on the streets of Philadelphia. as part of a huge Philly rap coalition by the name of I.C.H. aka Inner City Hustlas, consisting of himself and his long time friend, Oschino. The two would later become known as Oschino & Sparks and ultimately, as members of the rap group State Property.
The Journey
Oschino & Sparks got their exposure together along with the other members of State Property when they visited Hot 97 along with Jay Z and ripped the mic !
The Talent
Omillio Sparks wrote on seven songs on the State Property 1 album and six on State Property 2- writing his verses as well as the hooks. He also wrote the hook for Jay Z's, I Just Wanna Love You off the Dynasty album and also had a verse on the single, As One, off of Jay Z's, Blueprint 2 : The Gift & The Curse.
Moving Forward
Forget what you heard. State Property is not dead ! As a matter of fact, all of the members communicate frequently and are working on the new movie and cd State Property 3.
STORE IS COMING SOON
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