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Drownin 3:090:00/3:09
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PG Forever 3:310:00/3:31
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Son of God 3:070:00/3:07
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Genocide 3:270:00/3:27
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In today's world of rap music, we are consumed with everything under the sun. With a spectrum that goes from white to black without any regard of an in between, we often forget what it feels like to have an artist with something to say. In comes V.O.V, formerly known as Greed Musik, who is an artist with the ability to bring calm to a raging bull and yet still posses the energy to raise the flat line in an industry that opens the doors for all types of creativity.
V.O.V is no stranger to the industry norm. Born in Capital Heights, MD, V.O.V is use to being surrounded by the street life, which is very evident in his music. Yet, V.O.V delivers his life experiences in a different fashion. Maybe it's his upbringing that instilled such wide variety of character. V.O.V doesn't state that he participated in drug peddling, but he will state that he has witnessed it like it was the only way to live. On the other hand, he won't hesitate to mention his time in Catholic School, and that he has a family that consist of Muslims, Baptist, Jehovah Witness, and Christians. "I read a lot, I studied people and I wrote down everything that I saw, heard, and felt" V.O.V mentions. With so much going on, we often wonder how one doesn't explode. Not V.O.V. His music resembles a shot of the smoothest Cognac that provokes thought. Challenging the boundaries of Hip Hop, V.O.V exemplifies "Humility with an edge".
"Music is what kept me sane. It's what put me to sleep and what woke me up" as mention by V.O.V.
Influenced by the legends of this art, such as: Tupac Shakur, Scarface, Biggie Smalls, KRS 1, Rakim, Redman, and MC Eiht, V.O.V encompasses his childhood heroes and delivers it in his own way. With his debut mixtape "My 365 Grind", V.O.V managed to create a local buzz that helped accomplish his goal of getting prospective fans to ask who and where can I get more. In comes the wits. Understanding that this business is fueled by not only talent but by also understanding how the business works, V.O.V then showed the local-lites what independent means. From acting as a producer, graphic designer, manager, booking agent, owner of an independent label, and artist, V.O.V is a true testament of what it means to wear many hats in this industry. V.O.V states, "I want to be able to say that I didn't have to rely on anyone. Not only that, but when the next artist from my area sees what I had to do, it will be more believable when someone says anything is attainable".
Showcasing his business mind and independent attitude, V.O.V delivered his sophomore mixtape titled "American Greed" on December 16, 2014. V.O.V took advantage of his platform and touched on real life events. From police brutality to relationships as an adult. V.O.V displayed what he believes is missing in this industry, which is honesty. Easily heard in every song, you hear the pain that stems from mistakes and the joy that comes from accomplishment. V.O.V states, "I want people to not only respect me because of my lyrical abilities, but I also want people to love me for being honest and humble". As Carl Rushing, a reputable DMV engineer and owner of Gem Star Pro Studios, states "In an era of dumb-down lyrics and recycled beat ideas, its refreshing when an artist comes along with uncompromising depth and originality. V.O.V continues to challenge ears and minds over a blend of classic beats", we must say that we are blessed to have a true honest artist.
V.O.V has not let off the gas either. By releasing singles to help build his empire, he has gained the respect from legends, such as Ghostface Killer of Wu-Tang Clan and Young Noble of the Outlawz to mention a few. His latest release "Son Of God" was received with open arms. He is now set to drop his latest single "New Age Socrates" this year, and from the looks of things, it will only add to his value.
As once said "you have to get up get out and get something", so look for V.O.V to not only get whats deserved, but we should find space in our crowded ears and make room for an artist who brings us back to what hip hop really means.