JAY-2 - Watts, California
James Benson was born September 1, 1986 in Watts, California. He spent his childhood and teenage years growing up in the Nickerson Gardens housing projects being one of eight children in a single parent household. Jay-2 was influenced by his older brother Benjamin Benson to start rapping. Jay-2 has an extraordinary charisma and catchy lyrics that are blended with street wordplay that makes his music instantly likable.Jay-2 is featured on the mix tape So Aktiv With It Vol. 1 and So Aktiv Entertainment’s compilation The Game’s Aktivated. Jay-2 is featured on the soundtrack to the book The Confused Mind Of A Drug Dealer. Jay-2 is working hard on his first solo project and is also overseeing the development of So Aktiv Entertainment’s new artist, Krystyle.Jay-2’s rap career has been one of many hardships and struggles. He began rapping in Nickerson Gardens as a teen and formed a group with a then unknown Jay Rock and a mutual friend. They quickly gained recognition in the Nickerson Gardens projects and eventually branched out but their success was short lived. Due to differences between Jay Rock and the other member, the group split up. Jay-2 then was contacted by his cousin and asked if he wanted to be apart of a group called Unexpected. Through shows, demos, and mix tapes, Jay-2 created a named for himself and everything looked good but then it came to a halt. The group fell apart. Shortly after this, Jay Rock signed a deal with Warner Brothers and this made Jay-2 wonder if music was meant for him. Jay-2 received a phone call from a friend asking him did he want to replace a member in his group So Aktiv. Jay-2 said yes and he was on his way to San Bernardino to meet Trickey and E Mo Tha Thrilla. Though he started off as a replacement, Jay-2’s talent quickly let it be known that he was no replacement. With Jay-2 in the group, So Aktiv finished a studio album. Everything was going good, Jay-2 had finally found the structure, guidance and support he needed to further his rap career. On the eve of releasing their mix tape, one of the group members left. Jay-2 had been in this situation many times. It would have been easy to give up now. He decided to stay with fellow rapper E Mo Tha Thrilla and producers Streets & Trickey and pursue a solo career.Jay-2 is constantly developing, understanding more about the music instead of just rapping. Jay-2 is working on his solo project with the intention of getting a joint venture with a major label. Jay-2 lets it be known that he is not going to quit until he is worldwide on his song Voice Of The City, “I been through the storm, and almost let go, but kept holding on because my city said no.”
E Mo Tha Thrilla - Alexandria, Louisiana
Eric Moser Jr. was born on October 20, 1984 in Compton, California. Eric spent his impressionable years growing up in Alexandria, Louisiana, and as a result, E Mo Tha Thrilla was born. Having roots in both Compton, California and Alexandria, Louisiana, E Mo Tha Thrilla delivers his rap with a southern swagger that has a west coast feel.So Aktiv With It Volume 1 is currently being circulated and E Mo has several tracks on this mixtape. E Mo is in the studio working on several projects including So Aktiv Wit It Volume 2 and So Aktiv Entertainment’s compilation, The Game’s Aktivated. E Mo was recently asked to oversee the entire soundtrack for Keenan Handy’s new book, The Confused Mind Of A Drug Dealer.E Mo’s rap career began in the projects of Alexandria, Louisiana. Eric used his music as an escape from his day to day hardships and frustration. Instead of glorifying the world of drugs and crime that he was a part of, he created music that was uplifting and motivating. E Mo quickly gained notoriety in Louisiana for his uncanny ability to freestyle for minutes. The media, fans, family, and a host of music producers said that E Mo is naturally talented and stardom is a block away if he keeps up the hard work. E Mo’s street life eventually caught up with him and he had to make a choice , stay here with his friends and family and this life of crime or go to California and pursue his love for music.E Mo came back to his birthplace of Compton. He began networking with rappers, producers, and anyone who he felt could help him, but quickly got nowhere. E Mo was told that his cousin Trickey, whom he hadn’t seen in years, was into music too. E Mo paid Trickey a visit and they connected quickly. They formed the group So Aktiv, along with two other rappers, and success was almost instant. So Aktiv was negotiating with Capitol records, but the deal fell apart. E Mo then introduced a new producer, who only had three tracks at the time, named P. Street to Trickey, in hopes of enhancing the music. It worked out for the best. Besides his rapping ability, E Mo also has an eye for talent. The group eventually disbanded with two artist leaving but E Mo realized he had help build something special and wasn’t about to throw it away.For two years now, the passion of each member has challenged their potential, promoted growth, and produced a sound that compliments their talents both individually and collectively. This is due largely to E Mo’s maturity, guidance, and leadership. Like E Mo says in Hustler’s Anthem, “Everybody want know what you cooking up, I’m cooking up another masterpiece, that’s what’s up.”
Krystyle - Los Angeles
Krystal Scott was born November 14th, 1985 in Torrance, Ca. She was raised in Los Angeles and has also lived in Palmdale. She was raised in a solid household with four brothers and one sister. Krystyle’s good upbringing taught her the how to be independent and responsible. Krystyle used these skills while raising her daughter, finishing school, and perfecting her craft as a rapper.Krystyle played a major part on So Aktiv Entertainment Presents: The Games Aktivated. She was relatively new to So Aktiv Entertainment but her two solo songs and her scene stealing verse on “Make These Haters Mad” made her a quick fan favorite and showed she could compete with the big boys. Krystyle is currently working on new singles and doing shows to further promote So Aktiv.Krystyle has been rapping since she was 16 years old. Krystyle’s aunt Tammy, aka Karizma, was the one who taught Krystyle how to rap. Karizma was the one who has had the biggest influence on Krystyle’s career. Krystyle started off in a rap group with Karizma and Ko Ko. Krystyle later met Jay-2 and he and E Mo Tha Thrilla started to develop her before bringing her along to So Aktiv Entertainment.
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