I'm Gonna Die A Poet

Biography
The Prototype is a diverse Puerto Rican-American Hip Hop artist and CEO of Die-Hard Ent. Born and raised in the South Bronx, is the youngest of five brothers. His passion for music and art was evident early on; he began writing poetry and short stories about political and social views about violence, drug abuse, and broken families. After being inspired by such Hip Hop greats as Notorious B.I.G., Busta Rhymes and OutKast fused those elements of spoken word and story telling into compelling rap songs. Having found his niche, he was ready to take his then recreation to the next level.

In 2007, He released a street album detailing the harsh realities of inner city public schools called ‘High School Drop Out’ mixtape.  Unlike Kanye West’s ‘College Drop’ this was dark and introspective coming of age tale between academic life and “Street” life. The Prototype explains “Coming from where I came from. Dropping out of high School was real to me than dropping out of college. Because most of us… including my self didn’t think that far.”

After the mixtape spread in underground circuit he began to receive street cred and accolades from local Deejays, music producers and club promoters through out the city. This earned him the attention from Grammy nominated and Universal Rap artist Remy Ma. They soon collaborated on the buzz worthy “Spit Fire pt.2”. Remy Ma was so impressed with Prototype’s prodigious talents she vouched for him by saying “He’s the originator, the beginning of the newness!”

The Prototype used this opportunity to begin a professional recording career. However after being snubbed by several A&R’s and record labels. He decided to go the independent route with his music, and formed his own indie rap label and production company Die-Hard Ent. along with business partners Jason “Dj Boogie Monster” Young and Charles “Sleep” Duffy.

On September 2009, The Prototype announced a joint venture deal between his imprint Die-Hard Ent. and Amalgam Digital (a Boston based digital distribution/media platform that focuses on independent urban music throughout the world)  “Cd’s are dead, and digital is the way of doing business. Being with Amalgam will bring my sound to a bigger audience. They have a great platform in which my work can progress and grow; I look forward to rock’n with them”

In Dec 2009, The Prototype released the sequel to ‘The High School Drop Out’ mixtape titled ‘High School Drop-out: 2nd Semester’ on Amalgam Digital. And he currently collaborated with American Soprano singer Darynn Zimmer on a tribute song for United States service men and women called ‘Come Home’ (Hoorah) to be released in 2010.
The Prototype continues to set the bar for himself and the development of his brand

Instrumentation
The Prototype rhyming prowess is emphasized on flow, vocal delivery and his ability to use multisyllabic rhyme schemes. His approach to song writing and recording varies between topics and the dynamics of the instrumental compositions (beats).

Discography
Discography & Credits
• The Prototype (formerly Prolifik) release his 1st studio album
‘Killa Karaoke Mixtape’ on iTunes  in Dec 2005
• Executive producer for the Dj Boogie Monster ‘Beat Tape’ series on iTunes
• Model for Ruff Riders ‘Dirty Denim’ brand 2006-2008
• Licensed songs and instrumentals from “Killa Karaoke Mixtape” and ‘Beat Tape’ series to Original Media LLC for ‘Skate Maps’ Zoo York Pro-Skating reality show. (FCN/Fuel TV)
• Changed stage name to The Prototype from Prolifik, then released 1st official underground mixtape ‘High School Drop-Out’ in 2007
• Spokes model for ‘Notorious’ (Notorious B.I.G) brand 2008
• Collaborated with international R&B/Pop sensation Blero on the song titled “Wify”
• Interviewed and featured on Dj Bedtyme’s  “Hate Money Radio” (1dotfmjamz) May 2009
• Sept 2009 Inked Distribution deal and re-release of ‘High School Drop-Out’ on Amalgam Digital
• Dec 2009 released ‘High School Drop-out: 2nd Semester’ hosted by Remy Ma, Dj Boogie Monster and Super Star Jay on Amalgam Digital

01 – THE PROTOTYPE A-RoD freestyle02 – THE PROTOTYPE Audio documentary feat Darynn Zi03 – THE PROTOTYPE Bx Bully feat Stone04 – THE PROTOTYPE Drug Push feat Moziliam05 – THE PROTOTYPE Flashing lights freestyle06 – THE PROTOTYPE G E D freestyle07 – THE PROTOTYPE Grind 101 feat Don P 308 – THE PROTOTYPE Hood Life freestyle12 – THE PROTOTYPE Spit Fire pt2 feat Remy Ma free