You've heard him on (www.beatmart.com) Beatmart/Warner Bros. Records" Best of Submissions" as a contestant, WMNF 88.5 FM Saturday night "Underground Railroad" with Tony Montana and D.J. Knucklez, WBVM Spirit 90.5 FM "Real Life" with the lovely Olivia,Tampa's Hype Radio with Sunny Tha Brown Fox, Toronto's very own CJAMS 91.5 FM GHETTO VIBES, and www.holycultureradio.com the largest online mixshow for Christian/Gospel Hip-hop. Who is Jacob Izrael (formerly known as Young Iz) ? That Question is becoming more and more of a dispute around the Tampa Bay area. Jacob Izrael is not a group, Jacob Izrael is not a cult. Jacob lzrael is a young trend-setting hip-hop artist/producer from the Tampa Bay area. His style is a cross between Nas (Columbia Records) and Outkast (Arista Records). Gruff, personal, story-telling type raps are what best describe this unique individual. Most of his topics usually speak on politics, economics (poverty in the projects), spiritual beliefs, and other personal experiences. "Listening to Iz is a breath of fresh air," quoted from Tony Montana of WMNF 88.5 FM Hip-hop's Underground Railroad. Iz was born as Tredale L. McCullough to Vivian A. Lewis and Leon V. McCullough both from Saint Petersburg, Florida. Let's face it, we all know how difficult it is for an artist/s to get signed now a days. labels are in search of "Ready Made" artists . Artist/s who are more self-sufficient (writers/performers/producers) and business oriented as well as talented. That is the very reason why Jacob Izrael decided to launch his own independent label. He wanted to prove to other established record companies that he was marketable. In fact he plans to release his Fourth CD titled "H2O" this Fall from his sole owned label Prayin' Child Music. Jacob Izrael's passion for music started back in the late 80's . After witnessing artists like KRS-One, Big Daddy Kane, and Biz Markie strike stardom, Iz knew deep in his heart he wanted to Emcee for a living. Every Saturday night he made it his duty to watch Yo MTV Raps. He emulated the styles of all the popular artist of that time, until he eventually developed a style of his own. His first recording was in 1993 in a small home based studio called D-Squad owned and engineered by David Andre Mott. After working with D-Squad for several years, David, lead Iz to what would be his first ever record contract with F.L.A Records owned by Holly Rob and Dr. Ray. The year was `96 when Iz signed with F.L.A Records. '96 was also the year the label had a hit record that appeared on the movie Booty Call's soundtrack " Let me see you Squirrel" by Squirrel. After two years with no progress lz left the label to pursue other goals. Even though the deal went sour, it allowed for development of music writing skills, production, and all around studio knowledge. Iz is a God fearing gentleman who truly believes in the word of God. Jacob Izrael inherited such a name from the Holy Bible. Genesis 32:28 states, " Your name will no longer be Jacob, but Israel, for you have struggled with God and men and have overcome. "Iz" represents the prefix of the word Israel. According to Hebrew language the word Israel means to Struggle with God. " My main objective is to jump start my label and to become successful as a CEO/artist, to help lead the lost back to the Most High (Jesus Christ), and basically make a honest living off what I love, MuziK," Jacob Iz I have Bad and Good Newz: The Bad News: In the beginning of time God created man and woman. (Genesis 1:27) . He placed us in a wonderful place called Eden. When he created us he gave us everything we needed. He gave us one command, but unfortunately we disobeyed that command. And the punishment for disobeying that command was death. Death = is the state of being separated from God, which is Hell. The disobiedence of that first man (Adam) was past down to you and I (Romans 3:23). That's right You and I are born into Sin, which is disobedience. The Good News: You don't have to see death if you received the Son of God or (word of God) as your Lord and Savior (Yeshua or Jesus ). Reason being is Yeshua died 2006 years ago in place of your death. That's right he took on your disobedience(sin), but only if you choose to accept his Grace. Here's how you can received that Grace Romans 10:9. That's right confess and believe. This is the Gospel which is also called the Good News. More Scriptures to Focus On as you begin your walk with Yeshua (Jesus) Hebrews 9:27 "You will die and be Judged" John 3:18 "Believe in Him" James 2:17-25 "Belief and "Faith" is not good enough without actions of fruit" Galatians 5:22 "Actions of the Spirit or Actions after Faith" Being Good or Living Good isn't good enough for God. Receive his Son, who changes a man's Mind and Heart starting from the inside out

Jesus Christ most def. As far as music, any artist with a positve message. I'm not inspired by devilish songs.