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“I don’t know what I’m gonna do but I know I’m gonna use words.”

-Charmingly Ghetto

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table of Contents . I

Preface . II

Biography . III

The Latest . IV

Discography . V & VI

Videos . VII

Press . VIII

Contact . IX

Thank you for your interest in my journey with music. I’ve been bless-ed to get to this point thus far as an artist and I have worked very hard to garner recognition for my words. I intend to craft my talents so that I can reach further around the globe, both physically and musically as I embrace my creative maturation and appreciation of sounds.

Within these pages are snapshots of my musical content, press clips and recent accolades.

This is only the beginning, as I have no intention of seeing the end...

“The most important thing to remember is this: To be ready at any moment to give up what you are for what you might become.” - W.E.B. Du Bois

BIOGRAPHY Asanartist,Iamanindividualpullingtogetherlife’sexperiencesandlyr-icallyairingthemoutonwax.I’veharnessedlife’sdualitiesandamcreatingsomethingextraordinarywithmymusic.I’mnotscaredofthelimelightatall.Themostimportantthingformeisthatwhenthelimelightarrives,it’salime-lightIcanbeproudof.

Originally from Boston, I havereachedmanycornersoftheglobe,es-peciallywith‘StudyA’Broad:TheInter-national Mixtape’ which featured pro-duction from beatmakers in over sevendifferent countries. I’ve showcased mytalents in front of audiences in Boston,Atlanta and New York - most notably,I passed through three rounds of the BrooklynBodegaShowandProvecom-petitionandearnedmyspottoopenupthe2012Brooklyn Hip-HopFestival.Toendastrong2012,Ireceivedanomina-tion for “Hip-Hop Artist of the Year” inthe25thannualBostonMusicAwards.

I’m not concerned with fly-by-nightsuccess. I’m making the kind of musicthat harkens to Hip-Hop’s history whilecontinuingtopushthemarginsforward.I’mcraftingmusicforforeverbecausemaking timelessmusic is important.You’vegot tomakemusic for the futurebecauseyouneverknowwho’sgoingtopickitupandlistentoit.

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THE LATEST

DISCOGRAPHYThe Opening Act: The Birth Of An MC

Follow me as I flow over classic beats while developing my storytelling and lyrical talents on my debut project.

Released January 2011

OverStanding

Comprised of 10 tracks, OverStanding represents a vibrant new sound heavily

influenced by classic original projects crafted in the 90’s in the South and the East Coast.

Produced by Introspective MindsReleased June 2011

Study A’broad

Collaborating with numerous producers from around the world, Study A’broad is the realization of my goal to express my art to a worldwide audience through the powerful connectivity of the internet.

Released November 2011

SuaveHaus

I teamed up with Abib Jahleel and J-Coop from Atlanta to put out the SuaveHaus EP, paying

homage to a vintage sound of Southern Hip-Hop, but also portraying a perspective some can’t seem

to grasp anymore— narrating real stories of trials and tribulations of the black plight through music,

in a raw and genuine way.

Released August 2012

Scotland Yahd

After connecting with Cypria on Study A’broad, we felt the need to continue an international collaborative effort. The EP is solely produced by co-founder of Lunatic Records, hailing from Kendal, UK. Shouts to the homie Cyp!

Produced by CypriaReleased September 2012

Kickz-n-Starez

To continue building momentum, I released a 6-track EP titled Kickz-n-Starez via The Mad

Bloggers and Heyday Footwear. This project features talented production from the US and

Europe, as well as verses from ScienZe, Lyric Jones and Maya Azucena.

Released January 17th, 2013

VIDEOS

CATCHING FEELINGSFrom Kickz-n-Starez

No LightFrom Scotland Yahd

GloryFrom Study A’broad

Current EventsFrom OverStanding

PRESSFebruary 2011

Charmingly Ghetto Interview, with Emcees and Producers to WatchLink: http://bit.ly/WfLjn6

November 2011Interview: Charmingly Ghetto, with Trap Yates for The Daily PrincetonianLink: http://bit.ly/v6jHm8

December 2011Noisy Neighbors: Charmingly Ghetto, ‘Study A’broad’, by Martin Caballero for The Boston Globe “For an up-and-coming rapper still making his name locally, opting to seek out instrumen-tals from producers outside of Boston is a bold move.”Link: http://b.globe.com/ucWz66

January 2012An Introduction to... Charmingly Ghetto, by Adil for The Cypher “InStudyA’broad,CGreturns,deliveringpotent rhymes over boom bap beats which fea-tures production from all over the world, adding strength to the aim of reaching a worldwide audi-ence.”Link: http://thecypher.co.uk/?p=6196

Artist Spotlight: Charmingly Ghetto, by Andy Bustard for Kevin NottinghamLink: http://bit.ly/W50Dm1

February 2012The Fresh Heir x Decriminals x Charmingly Ghetto Interview (Video), by Tim Larew for The Fresh HeirLink: http://bit.ly/ztDiO3

March 2012Charmingly Ghetto brings brains to his beats, by Martin Caballero for The Boston Globe “Hisauspiciousentranceontothecity’ship-hop scene... has been colored by his willingness to approach headier subject matter - from black identity,tourbanplight,tohip-hop’scurrentstate- than some of his college-based peers.”Link: http://b.globe.com/VD754M

May 2012Interview: Charmingly Ghetto, by Dan Rys for The Couch Sessions “The biggest pain in the ass with working withthisdude,”ATGsays,turningawayfromthe microphone and grimacing across the room, “isthathe’ssopassionatethathislevelsalwayspeak.”Link: http://bit.ly/IuoLOv

October 2012 Interview: Charmingly Ghetto, by Brandon Kesselly for The Daily Free PressLink: http://bit.ly/WfMaUV

December 2012NEHip-Hop Interviews Charmingly Ghetto at the BMA’s, by NE Hip-HopLink: http://youtu.be/rk4ZE1wlQBY

The First Step: A Look Back on the Day the Fu-ture Began by Tim Larew for The Fresh Heir: “IoweCharminglyGhettoahugethankyou – for his timeless art, sure. But more impor-tantly, for his inspiring ways and for the fact that through his own hard work, he changed my futureforthebetterinindescribableways.It’sbe-come the ripple effect that some people can only dream of. I consider myself blessed.”Link: http://bit.ly/WmA8JI

January 20132012: AllHipHop’s Top 50 in Underground Hip-Hop!, by AllHipHop.com “Thefirstwordthatcomestomindwhende-scribingCharminglyGhettoispoetic.Thisspitterrockin out of Boston, Mass has taken the art form back to the form of art!”Link: http://bit.ly/U6zVj5

February 2013Meet Charmingly Ghetto, The Best Rapper In Boston, by Dan Rys for Noisey Music “He has an ability to make you want to hear more, to listen harder, to understand more fullywhathe’stalkingabout,themakesyoubump his music over and over.”Link: http://bit.ly/11GWHjR

CONTACT

For all inquiries and bookings,please contact Guillermo Antonini at

GUILLERMOA@COLLABPROJEKT.COM

Photo by Robert Mayer

Shoutouts to: Artisan Fabrics for the EPK cover photo. Robert Adam Meyer for the performance photos at Brooklyn Bodega’s Show & Prove Competition. Kristian Hjorth Berge for the Charmingly Ghetto logo.

www.CharminglyGhetto.com