Eady "The Evolution of Miami"

The Miami music scene is never destitute or in need of a new hip hop dance, cliché or music movement, however the Miami music industry is always in need of a new sound, some distinction and someone who is not afraid to step outside the box, and spit hardcore lyrics that represent not only the streets of Florida, but the ongoing struggle of the world. This distinction is found in rap newcomer EADY.

There are two types of hard core rappers among mankind, you have your mainstream rapper, who appears to be rigid and tough at all times ….never smiles always spitting heavy rhymes about his struggle as a child or how many innocent individuals that he or she may have killed or done bodily harm to, this 24 hour "Thug" is usually a phony, that lives in Beverly Hills attended private school, and believes that spotlighting hardship and poverty is a marketing strategy for his music career. On the other hand you have your boyish, rapper that was a statistic of a not so pleasant neighborhood, and grew up against all possible odds, but finds a resource to tap into their musical talent and shares their inner most secrets through music and introduces there story of how you can take a bad situation and turn it into a good situation. This spark of hope is none other than Southern rapper EADY. EADY has come to breath "fresh air" into the current rap game.

"As a rapper from the ghetto, I don't want to highlight my struggles and upbringings…like other rappers instead I want to rap about working towards the future and showing communities around the world that if you work hard at something, good things will come to you" I am the voice of hood, I am here to inspire."

Growing up on the streets of Miami, and visiting the lavish strip of South Beach are indeed two different scenarios. South Beach is laced with fine dining establishments, faddish boutiques, and renowned nightclubs where V.I.P is the general admission. The nationally regarded tourist's attraction has no idea what or rather who inhabits one of its high trafficked suites.

At a first glance EADY's quite unsuspecting. But daily, he slips past the delectable dishes of fine-diners, past the flashing lights of the glitzy clubs and chic boutiques and into his "workshop", his "think tank", the studio. Here, he takes the cliché', "Where the magic happens", to another level. He, Derrick Eady, known to his fans as EADY, sits before his 32 inch composer's screen, fingers gliding across the keyboard, head bobbing, eyes closed, lips moving furnishing words that rhyme. He doesn't just rap. He is indeed an artist.

When asked to describe an early memory that connects to his musicianship, EADY smiles, tilts his head slightly giving full view of the coarse, thick dreads that flow from his head and says, "Beating on tables". It sounds simple enough, but for EADY, it was just that…simple. Writing was simple, synonymous to breathing. Making beats was instinctive, analogous to rhyming wherever there was a microphone. He beat on tables until they transformed.

Today, the tables are now beat machines and he is undeniably on his way to greater realities. The vehicle: Hits like "God will be my guide", which generated an insurmountable buzz in the Miami area. Local radio stations and venues supplied the public with the growing demand for EADY's sound.

Inspiration followed as he produced subsequent tracks, more music, and more lyrics. The production of this album, SKNOB LIFE, has got music venues holding their breaths, waiting on its release so its listeners can breathe.

"Nationwide is where I'm going", states EADY, "No ear will be new to the prophecy known as my music."

SKNOB LIFE, which stands for 'Solemnly Kneeling near Our Beloved Lord Innocently for Eternity' ripped through the sound waves of Miami with absolutely no apologies. Surely, a voice so distinct, so motivated could not have gone undiscovered for long.

In 2007, Big Bank Music Productions, a Miami-based record label with an appeal that precedes its name, picked up Eady. "The decision to bring EADY on board was not a difficult one at all," said Giraldo "Latte" Nelson, C0- CEO of Big Bank along with brother "Kane". "I mean, I've heard a lot of 'good music' and I've seen a lot of talent, but all I heard from this cat was that one track that one day and I was ready to put some money behind him".

Latte is not alone. That track he heard was Dope Pusher. Dope Pusher's tangible appeal has breached Miami's sound boxes branding it as one of the most anticipated singles to come. He has graced the performance platforms of places like Club Rolexx, The Polo, Take One, and a number of community venues. And yes, his fresh flavor is going outside the 305 zip code as listeners and fans across Orlando, Fort Pierce, and Atlanta are too waiting to be graced. EADY acknowledges many for his growing success. He said that although his sister has and remains an inspiration, he credits all the musical legends that came before him. "I respect all art. In fact, they all fall under one category if you ask me…poetry. It's all pure poetry in different forms." When he's able to pull himself away from his "poetry", he rides motorcycles, dirt bikes, and four-wheelers and enjoys some quiet time to relax giving him an opportunity to focus and realign with what he calls "my humbled self".