Bio
There is no I in Team, but in this case there is an I-Hop! Meet C.B.Y.A!
– I-Hop, L-Mo and Cadallac. C.B.Y.A! Are undoubtedly the industry’s
most dynamic rap act, blessed with the power of versatility but still a
steady unit.
The trio formed their brand in 2004 where with unrivalled determination
they made it their sole priority to bring great music to the underground
scene, consistently reinventing their presence through sound, craft and
style.
They began to create a steady buzz on the streets as word spread of a rap
group who could actually entertain a cross generational audience, in 2006
they began to receive major support for their leading summer anthem “Gon
Jig”. 107.9FM headed the radio takeover and the track was subsequently
spun by top industry DJ’s including King Arthur, DJ Hershey and DJ
Southern Bred.
The radio hype led the guys on a minor promotional tour, which imprinted
their relevance across the southern regions of the United States. Their fan
base began to spread and they were quickly invited to perform amongst the
best at the BET Spring Bling Series, their notoriety as a rap group made
great news for their newly found success and despite many pullbacks they
made no effort at stopping.
They began to deepen into the industry making guest appearances in major
music videos including; DJ Unk’s “Walk It Out”, One Chance “Look At
Her” and BHI “Poole Palace”. C.B.Y.A! Were destined to soon be on the
set of their own music video.
In 2008 C.B.Y.A! Were introduced to Jareiq Kabara, CEO at Da Vision
Entertainment. Amazed by the boys and their undivided focus he instantly
signed them to his label. Shortly afterwards the guys showcased for Nina
Easton CEO of 404 Music and former owner of the Sony CBS bought Itchiiban
Records, again elevated by their talents, they were immediately offered
their first major recording deal through the Da Vision Ent/404 Music Joint
Venture.
In 2008, C.B.Y.A! Will be releasing “Wasted” their first single off the
eagerly anticipated album “Cool But Young and Arrogant”, this is just
the beginning of a new age of rap music. This is C.B.Y.A! – Cool But
Young and Arrogant!
