You've heard him on 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. In 2001, Iz, recorded his first solo CD titled ""Angelik Skripturez"". The CD was an attempt to get labels to show interest. After no responses and several turn downs from major labels, Iz, decided to press up Angelik Skriptures and sell it to the streets. Indeed he sold it to the streets. He sold over 1,500 copies of Angelik Skriptures single handed. He even was able to invest into his very own professional recording studio after recouping the money he had spent recording ""Angelik Scriptures"" in various expensive studios. Over the last 5 years, Iz has experience nothing but Blessings and success from God. He currently has a total of 4 recordings under his belt (Angelik Skriptures, Inspiramental, Geek Slang, and H2O.) 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

Alternative Music feat. Knine This song is about politics and the reality of commericial airplay.

Hip Hop/Rap

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