Bekay

Bekay, the Brooklyn native (hence the moniker) has been an active participant in hip-hop culture since he penned his first rhyme at just ten years old. It’s not hard to listen to one verse from Bekay to realize that he has skills. Bekay personifies the changing definition of hip-hop as someone very passionate about this culture and eager to let the world in on his story. Bekay's writing talent, punch-lines and unique perception have not only enabled him to become a cult personality, but have also brought credibility and power to the issues found in his music.

Truly a product of his environment, Bekay first drew inspiration from his Brooklyn-bred childhood. As Bekay started to mature, he began to write rhymes as therapy to help him escape from his troubled home life. Being a white, Jewish kid from Nostrand Avenue chasing down the dream to become a rap star is not an easy task. In fact, his journey is one that has endured opposition through nearly every turn. Ultimately, Bekay made the decision that he would not only endure such opposition, but that he would defiantly rise above any resistance to his pursuit through battle rapping. It’s the very culmination of these early experiences combined with his inner rage and defiance that molded him into a ruthless competitor in New York’s battle rap scene. Before long, Bekay’s skills were embraced and he found solace in feeling accepted by the same culture that once rejected him. After realizing that his career would thrive more prosperously by recording songs then through battling, Bekay turned his verses into songs and started working with various producers. Before long, Bekay was offered his first record deal through T.S.O.B. Records.

During Bekay’s short-lived affiliation with T.S.O.B, Bekay was introduced to the late Ol' Dirty Bastard. Instantly, a friendship developed that eventually led to a collaboration of the anthemic “Where Brooklyn At?” which was one of the last songs that ODB recorded prior to his untimely passing.

Bekay wasn’t on his own for long. Through the buzz that he created in the underground, Bekay was offered a deal through the burgeoning New York City based indie label, Coalmine Records. Under his new deal, Bekay has added more hits to his list including collaborations with Saigon and Inspectah Deck on the underground smash 12” titled “The Raw.” The buzz of this record reinforced the growing strength of Bekay’s name in the indie radio community. DJs worldwide were excited by Bekay’s vinyl debut and began to realize his future potential.

By 2007, the renowned Rawkus Records began an artist driven revolution comprised of the 50 next important hip-hop artists. Bekay was selected among all applicants to be among this elite crew and subsequently released his acclaimed Rawkus 50 album, "The Horror Flick" LP. This project further catapulted Bekay’s reputation in the hip-hop community as one of the more dynamic battle rappers that can produce a conceptually balanced album featuring unparalleled production.