Reginald W. Cayless Jr., stage name “Reggie Rare”, is known for his lyrics, “no time to talk” mentality and for being a trendsetter. Reggie Rare was born in Riverside, CA and raised in Palmdale, CA where he has been on a mission to become the legend he knows he is for the future generations to come. Reggie Rare began creating music in 2016 and has begun to explore engineering and production in Hemet, CA at Top Flight Supply Studio. The first song Reggie Rare produced is called “Blueprint” featuring @A-F-R-O, which was also his first time working with an accomplished artist. From then on, Reggie Rare started to work with established artists, such as @Emilio Rojas, @Smoke DZA, @JAG, @Joey Fatts and @Chucky Strangers. Outside of making his own music and producing for others, Reggie Rare organizes events for independent artists throughout the year in addition to his own tours and pop ups. Reggie Rare also operates his own studio for artists to record to make sure local youth have a haven to escape to outside of the streets.
Hailing from the historic neighborhood in New York City named Harlem, Young Truth began making a name for himself performing in well known venues all over the city like Santos Party House, Webster Hall, DROM and the legendary Apollo Theater. Putting the pieces together along the way, his brand today stands in a very favorable position as many of the Big Apple's tastemakers have caught wind of his potential. Appearing on a selection of dope projects highlighting standout independent artist has only helped with the push of his solo efforts Tunnel Vision (2013), Unwritten (2015), Groundwork (2016) and his latest release You Are God which have received critical acclaim. In 2017 Young Truth appeared on Sway In The Morning for Friday Fire Cypher which created a bigger buzz. Born William “Bill” McMillan on September 20, 1987, The Harlem native found a passion to create music as a form of escape from the hard realities outside of his window. Young Truth gravitated to the expressive nature with which some of his favorite MCs delivered. Studying The Notorious B.I.G, Jay-Z, Nas and The Wu-Tang Clan to name a few; it was only a matter of time Young Truth would be known as a super lyricist and songwriter. Intrigued by not only their style but their control of the mic, the upstart took to penning his own rhymes while a senior in High School. To expand his reach Young Truth paired with Smoke DZA on “Tenfold” to show the world that he can deliver on a high performing level. Most known for golden era Hip-Hop sounds, the New York lyricist teamed up with former Roc-A-Fella signee Rell on “Vintage Love” which has more of an R&B feel.
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