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On a cold, rainy night in Birmingham, Alabama a history making scenario is unfolding as KY Brigante puts the finishing touches on his debut album, "COMPETITION." Having appeared on numerous underground compilations over the years, the Virginia native is making a name for himself with his crafty flow and smooth delivery. When it comes to his flow, KY's message is very clear. "To me less is more, less has always been more. It may sound like a tired cliché, but maybe it's because I always had to live and get by with less. Having to survive with less no doubt makes you appreciate what you got more."
It's not hard to get into KY Brigante. He has been a servant at the footstool of hip-hop's doors for over a decade. Finally discouraged with the traditional way of making it in the music business (i.e. sending out demo's and waiting for calls), he decided to take his career into his own hands.
"For the longest I thought I would never get a chance to be heard, "says KY Brigante. "I lived in Atlanta sending demo's here and there, performing at this club and that club, going from studio to studio. It seemed like the only people getting on was affiliated with who was already on. But you know how that go."
Now it seems things are looking up for KY Brigante on his quest for hip-hop recognition. With his innovative live show, he's been a go to guy for artist openings over the past few years, having opened for everyone from 50 Cent to Juvenile, from Mike Jones to Fat Joe. KY was even afforded the opportunity to open for the Notorious B.I.G. in 1994 in Richmond, Va. "It was a good time, I felt like I was almost there. Just about to get put on. I had just opened for Craig Mack the night before in Roanoke, and when I had the chance to open for B.I. the next night in Richmond, you know I hopped all over it."
With his independently released debut album, COMPETITION, KY Brigante is aiming to let the world in on a secret that a small few already know. KY Brigante feels he offers rap music what it has been missing.
"The game is so superficial right now. I mean, I know its entertainment and all, but whatever happened to the throwback artists of yesterday? When did it become not so cool to express your true feelings through your music. I don't care about how many cars or houses you got, tell me what's on your mind."
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