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This week on "Live From The Booth" with DJ MelloMikeHype we bring you The Artist Spot Light On Staten Island Own Fes Taylor.
Fes Taylor has achieved what many artists only dream of: respect from all the generations of hip hop.A native of New York City, Fes Taylor was born in Harlem and raised in Staten Island. This very talented MC realized early in his childhood that he had a passion for one thing: music. Before long his passion for music would prompt him to start perfecting his craft, soon this local prodigy could be found ripping apart talent shows and battling MC’s everywhere he could to gain his respect as a rapper. Impressed with his deep lyrical content and hardcore edge, Blackfist Records made him one of the original Shaolin Soldiers. Soon after, the MC then known as Profes made his debut on King Just’s 1994 album entitled Mystics of the God. The album sold over 300,000 copies and was an astonishing success.
This afforded Profes the opportunity to rise to another level. He began touring and did shows at Freaknic in Atlanta, Jack the Rapper in Florida and the very first Hot 97’s Summer Jam held in New Jersey. Although he had much success with Blackfist Records, it was short lived. The label would eventually fall apart, leaving Profes to sign with Pinnacle Records, an independent label. It was while with Pinnacle that Profes released his first solo single Party On/Decision. The single sold over 10,000 copies worldwide. However, it wasn’t long before the young MC found himself once again on his own.
With unstoppable will and determination that was not to be reckoned with, Fes Taylor founded Two 4 War Entertainment in early 2000. This allowed him to release independent solo albums on the streets, which in the long run sold over 20,000 copies. His on going passion would also lead him to do background vocals for an independent hip hop documentary titled Kings of the Streets. In the following years, Taylor 2 Fly kept flooding the streets and the internet with a series of underground projects ranging from mixtapes and compilations to DVD’s and albums.
His work ethic eventually caught the attention of Wu-Tang Clan’s Inspectah Deck who asked Fes to join his new Housegang Animalz crew. The group released just one classic mixtape and was then splintered and redisbursed among several other Wu-affiliated groups, but Fes stayed loyal to Deck, becoming the lyrical master’s own personal protégé, as well as a great stylist and lyricist in his own right.Taylor also formed a two-man group with long time friend Mr. Prezident called Heart Foundation and released King of Hearts in 2007. The duo’s swagger and energy impressed G-Unit affiliate Mazaradi Fox so much that he made the Heart Foundation members of the G-Unit/Dumout family.Having earned the respect of well-known established artists and fans worldwide, the timing was now perfect for Fes to release his first retail solo album. In 2009, he signed a deal with indie label Chambermusik Records/Koch for the release of Flight 10304 (T-2 Fly). His official debut, co-signed by Wu-Tang legend Inspectah Deck, featured the Rebel INS himself, Shyheim, Mr. Prezident, Lot A Nerv, T-Bird, and many more, while production was handled by Falling Down, Flip, Blastah Beatz, G-Clef da Mad Komposa, and others.Flight 10304 received positive reviews from fans and critics and motivated Fes to keep releasing new music. In 2010, he was featured on Tek of Smif-N-Wessun solo debut 24kt Smoke and on Inspectah Deck’s third solo album Manifesto.
He also collaborated with other high profiles artists such as Sheek Louch, Agallah the Don, Kevin Lyttle, Cappadonna, Philly’s Most Wanted, Heather Hunter, etc.In the following years the Staten Island MC dropped an impressive number of projects like The Breaking Point, Pay Me In Respect, After the Storm and The Buzz Killer EP.
Fes Taylor also recently started Black Out City Films, a multimedia company that specializes in shooting music videos. Not only does he direct and edit his own videos but many other artitsts have required his services for different projects.
With over 25 titles available on iTunes Fes Taylor could retire from rap having accomplished what many MC wish they could do, but he’s still perfecting his craft every day and putting the final touches on a new retail album titled Insanity/Genius that will once again set the bar up for the competition.
This week on "Live From The Booth" with DJ MelloMikeHype we bring you The Artist Spot Light On Staten Island Own Fes Taylor.
Fes Taylor has achieved what many artists only dream of: respect from all the generations of hip hop.A native of New York City, Fes Taylor was born in Harlem and raised in Staten Island. This very talented MC realized early in his childhood that he had a passion for one thing: music. Before long his passion for music would prompt him to start perfecting his craft, soon this local prodigy could be found ripping apart talent shows and battling MC’s everywhere he could to gain his respect as a rapper. Impressed with his deep lyrical content and hardcore edge, Blackfist Records made him one of the original Shaolin Soldiers. Soon after, the MC then known as Profes made his debut on King Just’s 1994 album entitled Mystics of the God. The album sold over 300,000 copies and was an astonishing success.
This afforded Profes the opportunity to rise to another level. He began touring and did shows at Freaknic in Atlanta, Jack the Rapper in Florida and the very first Hot 97’s Summer Jam held in New Jersey. Although he had much success with Blackfist Records, it was short lived. The label would eventually fall apart, leaving Profes to sign with Pinnacle Records, an independent label. It was while with Pinnacle that Profes released his first solo single Party On/Decision. The single sold over 10,000 copies worldwide. However, it wasn’t long before the young MC found himself once again on his own.
With unstoppable will and determination that was not to be reckoned with, Fes Taylor founded Two 4 War Entertainment in early 2000. This allowed him to release independent solo albums on the streets, which in the long run sold over 20,000 copies. His on going passion would also lead him to do background vocals for an independent hip hop documentary titled Kings of the Streets. In the following years, Taylor 2 Fly kept flooding the streets and the internet with a series of underground projects ranging from mixtapes and compilations to DVD’s and albums.
His work ethic eventually caught the attention of Wu-Tang Clan’s Inspectah Deck who asked Fes to join his new Housegang Animalz crew. The group released just one classic mixtape and was then splintered and redisbursed among several other Wu-affiliated groups, but Fes stayed loyal to Deck, becoming the lyrical master’s own personal protégé, as well as a great stylist and lyricist in his own right.Taylor also formed a two-man group with long time friend Mr. Prezident called Heart Foundation and released King of Hearts in 2007. The duo’s swagger and energy impressed G-Unit affiliate Mazaradi Fox so much that he made the Heart Foundation members of the G-Unit/Dumout family.Having earned the respect of well-known established artists and fans worldwide, the timing was now perfect for Fes to release his first retail solo album. In 2009, he signed a deal with indie label Chambermusik Records/Koch for the release of Flight 10304 (T-2 Fly). His official debut, co-signed by Wu-Tang legend Inspectah Deck, featured the Rebel INS himself, Shyheim, Mr. Prezident, Lot A Nerv, T-Bird, and many more, while production was handled by Falling Down, Flip, Blastah Beatz, G-Clef da Mad Komposa, and others.Flight 10304 received positive reviews from fans and critics and motivated Fes to keep releasing new music. In 2010, he was featured on Tek of Smif-N-Wessun solo debut 24kt Smoke and on Inspectah Deck’s third solo album Manifesto.
He also collaborated with other high profiles artists such as Sheek Louch, Agallah the Don, Kevin Lyttle, Cappadonna, Philly’s Most Wanted, Heather Hunter, etc.In the following years the Staten Island MC dropped an impressive number of projects like The Breaking Point, Pay Me In Respect, After the Storm and The Buzz Killer EP.
Fes Taylor also recently started Black Out City Films, a multimedia company that specializes in shooting music videos. Not only does he direct and edit his own videos but many other artitsts have required his services for different projects.
With over 25 titles available on iTunes Fes Taylor could retire from rap having accomplished what many MC wish they could do, but he’s still perfecting his craft every day and putting the final touches on a new retail album titled Insanity/Genius that will once again set the bar up for the competition.
