edreys
Emcee from Buffalo, NY
- age: Unknown
- member since: 7 months ago
about edreys...
In a time when youth culture and inexperience are celebrated, Edreys arrives to pluck the ears of solid Hip Hop enthusiasts. Truly a rare find, this individual boasts incredible talents ranging from an award winning writer and performance emcee, to noted producer. Born and raised on the East side of Buffalo, NY, an untapped source of talent that produced the likes of Rick James, Brian McKnight, and Soullive’s Alan and Neal Evans, Edreys is c reating his own prospects and leaving great impressions when he is allowed new opportunities.
His CMJ chart topping album Raw Intellegence (2002) with longtime collaborator Trevthorne debuted at 12 and peaked in the top 5. Four of the tracks were then used on the Play station 2 game ESPN’s NFL 2k5.
Lyrics ranging from top notch MC swagger, thought provioking issues to street tales coupled with his convincing voice and delivery often draws the likeness and comparisons to Rakim, Nas and Common, yet still able to stand in his own lane respectively.
Today’s listener is looking for someone to make them believe in emcees again. Edreys’ unique approach to hip hop is his ability to capture and charm the listener. No one works harder to rock a stage than Edreys. While today’s rapper brags about effortless subject matters and demands you to pay for his indulgences, Edreys shows and proves his lyrical prowess by getting to the heart of matters, all the while making your head nod. He is the long awaited liberator of an audience held captive by repetitive, vapid, hooks and uninspired lyrics.
Career Accomplishments: 1994-1996: Recorded 3 albums with live instrumentation and musicians from band currently named Soulive (Stax Records 2007) 1995-1996: Recorded and co-produced group (The Illest) album with NYC producer Cochise 1997: Recorded album as group (Raw Intelligence) 1999: Buffalo Music Awards winner for “Best Hip Hop Artist” 2000: Semi-Finalist in “64 Emcee Battle Contest” New York 2001: Buffalo Music Awards winner for “Best Hip Hop Producer” 2001: Full Album recorded with drummer from Soulive (Alan Evans) as group MEKA 54 2002: 12” single with B side deal with Velour Records-NY and Red Ink Distr, 2002: Reebok Nationwide Radio Promotion for RBK product branding 2004: Recorded unreleased album “The Age of Edreys” 2004: Coordinated and performed in FIRST ever Hip-Hop event at the world renown Albright-Knox Art Gallery “The Art of Hip Hop” 2004: Starred in Documentary by Ivan Rodriguez. “The Art of Hip Hop: A Short” 2005: 4 tracks placed on ESPN debut video game ESPN Football 2K5 (800k sold) as a part of group Raw Intellligence 2005: Produced album for artist Extra Large “The Rose” 2006: HBO Unscripted reality show: Produced track for artist Flame (Flagrant) “Hoes in Here” 2006: Lifetime Television: Movie “Officer Down” Co-Produced and wrote song for outake: “Gang Wars” 2006: Produced lead single “Clap On It” for artist, Lady Rezult 2007: Solo Album currently in progress 2007: Coordinated and performed in heavily sought after Hip-Hop event at the world renown Albright-Knox Art Gallery “The Art of Hip Hop 2” 2007: Lions Gate Movie: “Farce of the Penguins” Produced track for artist Flame 2007: 1st Place winner – HOK Productions Slam Poetry Contest
