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Yung-Hood Been doing music for 5 years now. Started off producing for people and later branched off into writing. A100Drumz recently linked up with me so we can start a hit making commitee. A1 on the beats HD on the verse and hook you already know its a hit Shawty http://youtu.be/iiu6_NkPwUc

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RELLIK "the dirt road pimp" Not apart from but apart of Northwest Mobile Alabama, lies a land of bayous, alligators and dark woodlands. This is Saraland, Alabama where the point of no return for those not welcome is known as Black Jack, the heart of it all and cradle of one of the most original hip hop talents of our time. His swagger is confident but humble, subdued yet intense...but when it comes to his intricate lyrical flow and resounding hooks, all hip hop fans he encounters are intent on being the first to get his next work of art just to be ahead of the crowd, he is none other than….. Rellik ”The Dirt Road Pimp” * born Jerel Simon. Many major artists with whom he has performed; Ludacris, OutKast, UGK, Lil’Wayne, Plies, Rick Ross, T.I., Snoop Dogg, Cash Money Millionaires, Nelly and T-Pain just to name a few, are caught with that familiar frown of respect after his performances and acknowledge through their reaction that this artist is already among the elite in the industry. Rellik’s live performances are mesmerizing and so energetic that his audiences aspire for more, whether 70,000 or 200 in attendance! You might ask how can an artist from Saraland, Al, a virtual unknown city, accomplish so much with having released his first project entitled “First of the Last Born” and later followed it up with two mix c.d.’s entitled “M.O.B. UP Volume I and Volume II?” In order to fully understand you must take a quick listen to one of his number 1 hit singles "BABY BOO"! This song has grabbed the attention of International movers and shakers as well as notables like TJ of TJ’S DJ’S to well known Nick at Nite just to name a few. Rellik is also listed as one of the top Independent Hip Hop Artist in Alabama according to the stats on MySpace,facebook, urban indy, and a host of others. Rellik has had and continues to have a variety of hot singles that has been blazing the airwaves and ringtones such as: "BOW-BOW", GI Joe, Fly Away, Fizzikle, and Baby Boo, along with his collaboration with Rich Boy “Let’em Go.” Rellik which is Killer spelled backwards will soon be killing the charts !!! Rellik is now on the front cover of Real Talk Magazine! He has also won numerous awards for the past 3 years such as "Performer of the Year", Hardest Grinding Artist of the Year, Single of the Year, Next to Blow of the Year, and Song of the Year!

The Starks Boys Are Back!! THAT'S RIGHT! With "Big Al" Starks in the
federal penitentiary serving a life plus 45 year sentence, his sons
Lavish Lo & Pimp of ALAM.O.B. preserve the Starks' family hustler
mentality through music and lyrics.

What part of Montgomery does the Starks Boyz come from? "My Dad is
from Cleveland Court off the west side of Montgomery but he moved to
Mobile in the late 80's. My big brother Pimp (CEO ALAM.O.B.) stayed
and went to school in Mobile. I'm off Hill St. (Western Hills) west
side of Montgomery."

Lavish Lo never envisioned recording songs with Gorilla Zoe and
Compound Entertainment (Ne Yo's production company). But, that's
exactly what happened after ALAM.O.B. grabbed the attention of Grammy
Awarding winning producer Carl Mo. "I've always been a big fan of his
work since Ghostown DJs (My Boo), Pastor Troy (Vice Versa) to Outkast
(The Way You Move). I was blowed that he wanted to work with us."

Having lost his father to prison at the early age of 10, Lavish Lo
engrossed himself in his music. "A dude named Lance Romance wrote a
rap for me when I was 9. I rewrote it when I was 12, and I've been
writing every since. I write about what I see when I open my eyes, my
experiences & my passion for expressing how I feel. When my dad got
locked up it made me hate the judicial system. I mean everything, law
enforcement and especially snitches. Now I'm motivated by wanting to
be able to provide for my family and helping others legally."

What did your father get locked up for and what is one of your fondest
moments of him? "He got locked up for conspiracy to sell hundreds of
kilos in a years time and 3 counts of money laundering. That carries a
life without parole plus 45 years sentence. One of my favorite
memories is him giving me $75. He gave it to me all in dollar bills
and I could remember thinking that I was rich. I was about 7 or 8
years old and I couldn't fold the money so I just put it in my
drawers."

Growing up, who are some of the artists that you listened to? "N.W.A.,
Hot Boys, 2Pac, Ghetto Boyz, Snoop Dogg, UGK etc. When I first heard
Eazy E (Boyz In the Hood), I thought he was a clean ass gangsta with
plenty money who was running his own shit. That's when I knew I wanted
to do this. I don't have a certain style where I sound the same on
every track because different tracks make me deliver my flows
different ways. I DON'T fantasize on the mic. I give you real
experiences, real shit I've been through and know something about.
I've seen shit when I was 9 that a 40 year old aint seen."

Who are some of your favorites artists now? "Lil Wayne, Gorilla Zoe,
Nas, Jeezy, Eminem, T.I., Jamie Foxx, Rick Ross & Titi Boi (2
Chainz)."

What type of tracks bring out the best in Lavish Lo? "I like beats
that make you ball your face up and look ugly like, you hear that? I
like universal beats that people will play no matter where you're
from."

How did you hook up with Block ENT.? "Through Grammy Award winning
producer Carl Mo. He had been telling Big Block about Pimp (ALAM.O.B.
CEO) and ALAM.O.B. for a few years until they finally met. After they
met, its been on every since. S/O to Big Block/Block Ent.! Hummn"!!

What kind of collaborations should we being looking for from you and
Gorilla Zoe? "We just did a track (That's What I Do) and then we did a
remix from an album I did (It Aint A Game, It's A Job) this track
called (Break Em Down). I know the streets and the club gone love it."

ALAM.O.B. is known all over the state of Alabama and surrounding
areas. With persistent grind and marketing strategies. How did yall
come up with the name? "The founder of ALAM.O.B. is Don Polo. He came
up with the name, me and my brother Pimp (CEO) took it from there. It
was a perfect fit for our image being sons of druglord. What better
name than ALAM.O.B. (Alabama Men Of Business). I represent Alabama and
I'm building my own brand."

Who would you like to shout out before we get outta here? "First, of
course, GOD! My Family, AlaM.O.B., Block Ent., Carl Mo, Flyzone, Bao
Pham, Hot Girl Promo, BC and to many more to name."

While Alabama continues trying to attain its' own identity in the
music industry, artist and Co C.E.O. of ALAM.O.B. "Lavish Lo" furthers
the expedition to enlighten the industry on the exceptional talent
that Alabama has to offer. Be looking out for the newest artist signed
to Block Ent. late 2011 and early 2012. And remember, IT AINT A GAME,
IT'S A JOB!! MAFIO, MAFIO........MAFIOSO!!

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