Wasi
Born in Kingston
Jamaica,
Wasi migrated to the states at the age of two. He resided in Philadelphia
Pa before moving to Miami Florida
in early 1996. At 5ft 7inches and of slim build he captivates his audience with
an in-depth, raspy, and powerful tone of voice. Many are left awe struck in amazement at how
something so big can come from someone so small. His passion is reflected, and
expressed in every line that leaves his mouth and graces the mic both on and off
stage. Little man, big heart would be one of the best descriptions of Wasi. His
passion for music is both unique and genuine. His method of recording and
creating music is what he refers to as "premeditated freestyles". The majority
of his music is created in his head, no pens, no paper he writes in his mind.
His past lifestyle as a hustler in combination with his long run in the
underground music circuit has earned him a great deal of respect and notoriety
in the streets of south Dade
County. Wasi possess the
ability to sincerely relate to almost any one.
He prides his self in having the ability to perform, conduct, and fit
in, just about any environment/atmosphere, and yet still being himself, honest
and true to what he knows and believes. Wasi's sincere love for music is his
inspiration for writing music of other genres. Not only does he rap remarkably
well, but he writes R&B, as well as alternative tunes that he hopes will
one day solidify his position as one of the greats in today's world of music.
Wasi posses all of the qualities needed to be a one of a kind fixture in not
only rap/hip hop, but music entertainment as a whole. As he him self would say
"toast to life getting better. And thank God for making me realer than most".
Wasi linked up with Jimmi Hart and Gold in 1997.
They met at an audition involving forty to fifty other emcees to be featured on
a song with Mother Superior. The three of them were selected to do the song and
perform in Tampa, FL as the opening act for Das EFX. At this
time Wasi, Jimmi Hart and Gold became close and Wasi was invited in as a member
of The Street Light Poets. Wasi and SLP performed at many venues in and
through out Miami
including opening for Wyclef Jean at the Bay front Park Amphitheater. The
Street Light Poets are considered pioneers in Miami's underground music movement.
In 2006, Wasi released his first and only solo project "Sincerely Yours".
Unfortunately he was incarcerated shortly after and was not able to market the
project. Despite this set back, "Sincerely Yours" is critically
acclaimed amongst the streets and others who had the opportunity to hear it.
Currently, Wasi is working on his new album. With tracks like "Put My
Song On", this became an instant hip hop classic. "Mind Rite Money Match" Is
loved by both men and women alike, and his current single, "Push up on Me"
featuring Stage aka Mcklezie from Grind Mode & Jimmi Hart has exploded on
the scene with the potential to be one of Miami's
big club hits of 2008. Wasi's diversity made it very challenging for him self
and team members to pick the first official single. Wasi is the perfect blend
of a gangster and a gentleman, but he doesn't want to be labeled as either.
"Realer than most" is the motto he stands by. The music world has yet to
experience the combinations and abilities possessed by such an artist.
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