Konvict Muzik’s debut artist, charismatic Southern rapper Cyhi da Prynce, began his industry ascendance as a member of Stone Mountain, Georgia’s infamous rap group, Hoodlum, a short-lived Def Jam Records group. After establishing himself as a successful solo artist, he has grown to become a critical favorite, known especially for his entertaining, yet truthful musical rap lyrics.
Prynce grew up in the Decatur county neighborhood of Atlanta’s suburban Stone Mountain region. There he developed relationships with L.A. Reid, Clive Davis, Mark Pitts, Ludacris, Lil John, Jazzy Fe, Scarface and Keith Sweat, but he eventually joined Hoodlum. Big 4oes Chevy (2006), a Hoodlum Anthem, marked Cyhi Da Prynce‘s lyrical debut.
In the latter part of 2007, Cyhi Da Prynce became acquainted the Konvict Muzik collective and was officially signed with the label in January 2008, right before accepting a sub-label deal with Def Jam Records in February 2009. Cyhi first gained major buzz in 2010 when he received a cosign from Kanye West.He reports that the singer Beyonce, a friend of West and the wife of his mentor, Jay-Z, convinced Kanye to sign him to the rapper/producer’s G.O.O.D. Music label. This culminated in Cydel’s inclusion on the popular single to Kanye’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, “So Appalled,” as well as several tracks from West’s G.O.O.D. Fridays series.
The talented star is gearing up to drop his newest street anthem, entitled Go Outside from his debut album The Hardway Musical. Deemed a musical movie, this message delivering compilation is set to feature several hip hop heavyweights.
When asked about The Hardway Musical, the Prynce humbly stated in an interview This album shows the emerging transformation of Prynce into Cyhi Da Prynce. It’s like the grooming of a prince because it displays my lyrical growth and dedication to the genre of music that hoisted me into the mainstream hip-hop music industry.
This young, yet innovative MC embodies what many rappers lack; personality, significant lyrics, quality music and distinction. His alluring versatility has already created a positive buzz about his rap lyrics in the music industry, landing him mainstream recognition in various publications and hip hop websites.
