One of the only female MC’s in Seattle, SynSay has taken over the Seattle hip hop scene and been dubbed “The Top Northwest Female MC” by BigDawg Records. Full of energy, she has hit the stage with enthusiasm and every show results in a packed house with fans screaming for more. With her love of music and technique for storytelling, SynSay is emerging as a force to be reckoned with in the hip hop community. This charismatic female boss has a refreshingly new sound with a club feel to it. Born Cynthia Gloria out of Oklahoma, she began her music career only a year ago in Seattle. Alongside with the group Urban Soul, she started her journey as a solo artist in the hip hop community. At this point in her career she began opening shows for such artist like Spice 1, Too Short, and 2 Live Crew just name a few. After grinding on her own for a year she hooked up with Seattle’s hype man extraordinaire Shurlock of BigDawg Records. After a couple of sessions SynSay, the self titled album was born with the 1st track being My Number 1. The single “Jeans” is hot club track reminiscent of the durdy south college experience. With its tuba and brass driven bass lines, sitting on top a lean wit it drum track Jeans is definitely a song for the clubs.  This song is a tribute to everywoman that says “Yeah I Know I Look Good in Them Jeans”, from Baby Phat all the way down to Apple Bottom. So if you’re looking to pack the dance floor, or trying to get the party jumping. May we suggest using SynSays new single Jeans to help you out with all your party needs.
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Inspirational stories, hooks, metaphoric lyrics, and an array of different styles are the back bone of J-Mar’s sophomore album, “Be a ‘G’ About It”. J-Mar is back for the 2nd time around to gain market share and respect for the Northwest hip hop community. It’s been a long time coming and now he is here to represent northwest living the good the bad and everything that comes with it. With tenacious lyrics J-Mar defines the art of storytelling at its finest. His stories will draw listeners in and paint vivid pictures of what is being depicted as if you actually watching it with your own eyes. Be a ‘G’ About It paints a picture of the struggle that he goes through; ups and downs of life in the Northwest.
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Outrageous was born in Harvard Connecticut, on April 8th, 1980. He lived in New York until he was two then moved to Los Angeles where he stayed until he was eight. From there he was moved to Sacramento California, where he remained until sixteen years old. Sacramento was where his love for music grew. With gangs in every direction growing up, Outrageous never wanted to become involved in that type of lifestyle, although it was nearly impossible. He used music to vent, to keep busy, and off the streets. After losing the lives of several close friends and almost his own, Outrageous moved from Sacramento to San Jose California, where his music grew extremely deeper, he began recording tracks all days of the week, in studio’s all over the bay area, and the Sacramento valley, quickly gaining attention as Outrageous.
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Cheezealeo is storming onto the hip hop scene via the rainy streets of Seattle, WA. His rough and real style of rapping mixes dope rhymes with memorable bouncing hooks. Telling his stories about Seattle street life, self-proclaimed street lyricist Cheezaleo hopes to bring street credibility to Seattle hip hop. “Rapping about working and making money is cool, but it ain’t all about making money; it’s about making money and holding onto it.” For the last seven years Cheezealeo has pursued his love of rapping. He first paid his dues during block battles for bagging rights. Through a friend of a friend Cheezaleo is hooked into the music industry and has never looked back. Using his microphone as his tool, Cheezaleo crafts tall tales of Seattle street life and urban survival. His first album “Getting Paper Velli”  was fast selling locally and all around the world. Cheezaleo returned shortly after with his compilation “Thug Villians” which featured west coast legends like Yukmouth, C-Bo, Marvelous, and many more. After a hiatus from the rap game Cheezealeo returns with his third project “Prada Shoes & Scrapers”. The album features a all star line up of talent from the  bay area from the likes of Keak Da Sneak, Guce, Crooked I, San Quinn, as well as local greats like Gangsta Nutt.
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With a relentless work ethic and over a million views on Internet-based outlets like “You Tube” and “Myspace”, Logics and the Street Academy team would branch off different artists and fans all over the U.S and Canada. Experienced in T.V. show hosting, videos, and interviews with today’s hottest stars, constant performances, and over 300 songs in the Street Academy archive, Logics is the epitome of the word hustler. With his hard working nature, “Never say die” attitude, strength and perseverance,Logics will always strive for excellence.
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