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SYD

SYD
Country:United States
Website:http://www.myspace.com/sydlafamilia
Releases:[The Hunger's Back] [Pressure : The Mixtape : Hosted by DJ Lopez] [Pressure] [Brainstormin' (EP)]
Info:SYD, pronounced as the letters "s-y-d", was raised in a christian home with strong values. Nonetheless, life was far from perfect. Born with a heart defect, SYD constantly battled his condition until the age of 16. In spite of his physical and spiritual needs, he ran from God rather than embracing him.

Surgery
SYD recounts: "After my last open-heart surgery while I was sitting in the hospital bed, I realized I couldnt keep running anymore. It was by his grace that I was even alive." From that moment onward, SYD turned his life over to Christs will.

Rooted
Nonetheless, SYD's musical origins were not always rooted in Christ. He first began dabbling with his gift while in middle school before becoming a christian. He and his brother formed a group called Dokside (pronounced Darkside) and recorded vocals over their favorite beats on an old tape recorder.

Hate
As time passed, his talent and interest in music grew. He joined a group called Holokost, using his skills for the very opposite purpose for which they were intended. A former gang member, SYD's lyrical content expressed his inner hate, anger, and despair. The group disbanded and SYD found himself under the tutelage of a local DJ both musically and spiritually.

La Familia
Soon after, he was introduced to fellow La Familia artist Carlito P. The two MCs created the group Caribbean Outreach and began performing in small local venues. Finally, the group, now renamed S.O.W. (Seeds of Worship) added male vocalist Ryan Horton. The group disbanded in 2005 though all three members are current solo artists under La Familia Muzik.

Listening
Combining the reggae influences of his island background with the hip-hop sound he learned by listening to artists such as Nas and Jay-Z, SYD offers the best of both worlds.

Power
Even more importantly within his music, SYD offers the hope of Christ's redemptive power: "God is fulfilling his purpose in my life everyday whether through my music or just through my daily walk. My life is evidence of Gods mercy. Now, I'm taking the gift I've received and bringing it to those that I love, those that I've had to leave behind, and even to those that will only meet me behind a microphone."

Touring
He has shared the stage with artists such as KJ-52, Cross Movement, Da’ T.R.U.T.H., Group 1 Crew, Lecrae, Flame, Trip Lee, Paul Wright, and DecembeRadio.

Mixtapes
SYD appeared on the La Familia mixtape: "Pressure" made by DJ Lopez. The free mixtape is released in March 2007.

Albums
His debut album "Pressure" is released in 2007.

Release:The Hunger's Back
The Hunger's Back
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Media:[Digital Download]
Released:2008
Recordlabel:La Familia Muzik
Info:The album is released on November 6th, 2008.
Production by J.Pierre, Foolish, Don Tony, Verse, Carlito P.
Guest appearances by Ryan Horton, Tazman Edwards, A. Gilley, Urban D, Tony Stone, Substance, Promises & Carlito P.

1. The Hunger's Back
2. Makes Me Wanna
3. Vet
4. The New Fastness
5. Everything (You Are)
6. Game Face
7. Gone For A Minute
8. Shotz
9. Life After Death
10. Run It
11. It's Like Whoa
12. Son Of Man
13. Holy God
14. Dont't Look Down
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Release:Pressure : The Mixtape : Hosted by DJ Lopez
Pressure : The Mixtape : Hosted by DJ Lopez
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Media:[Digital Download]
Released:2007
Recordlabel:La Familia Muzik
Info:The mixtape is released on March 30th, 2007 as a free download at Trailblazinministries.com.

1. Intro - DJ Lopez
2. Express Yourself - SYD featuring J. City
3. Pressure - SYD (preview)
4. Friday Night - SYD featuring Ryan Horton (preview)
5. Can't Back Down - SYD featuring Foolish & Meta4
6. For Granted - SYD featuring Sicily
7. I Don't Care - SYD featuring 3D Remedy & Miz Rock
8. Pa'lante - SYD featuring Foolish, Carlito P., and Read
9. It Can Happen To You - SYD
10. Not Quite - SYD (preview)
11. Man Behind The Muzik - SYD (preview)
12. The Proof - SYD featuring Juan Solo
13. Friday night (full album single) - SYD featuring Ryan Horton
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Release:Pressure
Pressure
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Media:[Audio CD]
Released:2007
Recordlabel:La Familia Muzik
Info:The album is released on July 30th, 2007.
Production by J. Pierre, Don Tony, DJ Beautiful, Foolish, and Tony Stone.

1. Whatch Know About..
2. Start It Up - featuring Foolish
3. Friday Night - featuring Ryan Horton
4. Judah
5. I'ma Ride
6. Man Behind The Muzik
7. Tell Tha World
8. One Time
9. Reality Check - Pastor Al
10. Get To Know You
11. Hero
12. Not Quite - featuring B. Wright
13. Pressue
14. Spiritual Growth
15. Move! (Gimme My Space)
16. Get Down - featuring Carlito P.
17. Cry
18. Your Love - featuring Tony Stone
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Release:Brainstormin' (EP)
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Media:[Digital Download]
Released:2005
Recordlabel:Indie (Independant Release)
Info:The EP is released on November 22nd, 2005.

1. Something Different
Written by SYD and Foolish
Produced by Foolish for Prophetic Productions
Recorded by Foolish at The Playground
Mixed by Foolish at The Playground
Additional Vocals by Foolish

2. PeAce: The Vision Rock Remix
Written by SYD, Don Tony, and Foolish
Produced by Don Tony for Don Antonio Productions
Recorded by Don Tony at The War Room
Additional Recording by Foolish at The Playground
Mixed by Foolish at The Playground
Additional Vocals by Foolish
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