"Set backs, poor choices, and being knocked down has lead to some of my best music...it inspires me." In the face of adversity, Rapper/MC Sol Ace has consistantly managed to draw from a multitude of life situations and translate them into an intriguing musical experience. In an era dominated by lyrical heavyweights, the Hempstead, NY native developed his niche at an early age. Starting out writing rhymes and recording himself with a karaoke machine, a young Sol Ace (at the time known as Ace Hardware) uncovered an outlet through which he would channel his every ambition, inner thought and emotion. By the time he was 14, young Ace grew a reputation as a hungry hip hop artist with genuine talent and a unique style. His newly found passion was accompanied by a growing desire for greatness, and an unshakeable determination to be recognized not only locally, but historically as one of hip hop's elite. After a period of various group attempts, Hardware's distinguished lyrical abiliy, flow, and track presence stood out amongst his peers and it became obvious that his potential was without limit. It was this potential that caught the attention of Loud/Sony Recording artist Lagato Shine, who took the promising artist under his wing. "Linking up wit Shine was the defining moment for me...like that's when music became much more than just recreation. Actually, it was the birth of my career in music." Presently, Sol Ace finds himself in an ideal situation, in which his destiny lies in his own hands. As co-founder of Last Run Entertainment, his company has secured distribution through The Orchard, who also distributes the likes of TVT Records, Wu Music Group and Babygrande Records amongst others. "The sky is the limit, and at this point we're still on the runway." "The Sol Ace EP: Passion...Hunger...Sacrifice" is Sol Ace's solo debut. His latest release, a joint venture album entitled "Our Own Route" with label mate Lagato Shine was released Janaury 2015.