Lagato Shine Biography “Stepping Up with Maturity and Enthusiasm” When asked to describe himself, Lagato Shine uses these words, “New but not a New Jack”. That phrase depicts not only his neophyte hunger and enthusiasm, but it denotes his reentry into the rap landscape equipped with the wisdom of a journeyman. After years of working with groups and other artists, it was late 2010 that set the stage for Lagato’s emergence as a solo emcee. A freestyle he recorded while in studio over Jay Z's "Threats" track was overheard by a MTV employee in attendance. A month later that recording was aired and showcased as The Sucker Freestyle of the Week. A few months later Lagato secured a distribution deal for his newly founded label Last Run Entertainment through The Orchard (who distributes the likes of TVT Records, Wu Music Group, and Babygrande Records). Within six months from that initial freestyle, Lagato Shine was opening for Cory Gunz in a Manhattan event sponsored by Red Bull. That same month (May 2011) MTV chose to feature another Lagato Shine creation “Your Wrong” in their June 2011 MTV-U Freshmen Video of the Week Contest. Throughout the two week contest, Lagato’s music reached another plateau as MTV introduced his music to a wider national audience of varying musical tastes. The following month, Lagato Shine progressed to another milestone by opening the SOURCE Magazine’s album release concert for Trae tha Truth. Joining the likes ofJadakiss, Styles P, French Montana, and Fred the Godson; Lagato held his own and provided fans and insiders with another glimpse of this “legend in the making”. How did fans and insiders respond? They asked Lagato Shine back as a featured artist at one of NYC’s finest music venues, the Sounds of Brazil. Sill in the same month Lagato took his music and his notoriety up yet another notch with his follow up video “I Don’t Need A Doctor”. That video featuring the vocals of renowned artist Dana Boule, has been picked up by MTV2, MTVU, MTV Jams, and MTV Online. Fans and insiders will resonate with this all too real view of urban life painted by the vocals and drama of Lagato Shine. While all of the aforementioned might test the core of the freshman, Lagato looks forward to the work and success ahead. This is after all, where the “journeyman shines and the neophyte fades”. I Got Next is Lagato Shine's solo album debut. Sol Ace (Biography) "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 album debut.