NY State was born in Brooklyn, N.Y as Rashamell Smith. He resides in Brownsville Brooklyn and is also known as Ra to most people. He is of both Indian and African American decent. He grew up in a household of eight which consist of five other siblings and two parents. While schooling and growing up in his environment Rap/Hip-Hop was never of any interest, but he had some sense of inquiry about it.
In his early teenage years of growing up he listened to a variety of music and artist like Run DMC, Heavy D, Michael Jackson, Big Daddy Kane, Mariah Carey, and Luther Vandross. Later on as he got older he still enjoyed the likes of the earlier artist but the sounds of the new generation artist seemed to grasp more attention from his ear. He then started listening to the likes of Nas, Big L, Biggie Smalls, Jay-Z, and Tupac which were all artist from the city which he lived.
He found Rap/Hip-Hop to be something of interest that he wanted to pursue. From 19 years of age he set out to begin his journey in music. He later teamed up with a local artist from his area and created a joint CD called Banged n Bruised which definitely caught the ear of local artist and corners. To date he has created three projects and is currently stepping up his craft and evolving as an artist. He is currently working with local grinding artist who’s music catches his ear in a way that satisfies his taste for music.
He’s one of the rare upcoming artist that has a knack to be hands on with everything he’s involved in. He’s business minded and his business insight towards this music industry is growing rapidly. He’s motivated by his cockiness, and his severity to win. With his savvy attitude, sometimes raunchy lyrics, and charismatic flow he definitely puts the stamp on reviving the city for its taste in music. He inflicts himself to be the top artist to emerge from Brownsville Brooklyn and put his area back were it once was.
Contacts:
NYSTATE.NY@GMAIL.COM
WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/RAH.RA1
WWW.TWITTER.COM/NYSTATEMMG1
WWW.MYSPACE.COM/NYSTATEHOODY
http://www.youtube.com/NySTATEMMG1
For bookings please contact:
Aaron McQueen
C.E.O/Founder
Elite Artist Management
