Curtiss King (Emcee/Producer)

20 10 2009

The average rapper nowadays must answer to whether his music is Underground, Mainstream, Auto-Tuneish, Southern, Gangster, Hipster, etc. Southern Cali Emcee/Producer Curtiss King nowadays represents the anti-title and instead aims for the human emotions. Songs that reach deep in his own insecurities, hopes, joys, and perspectives a young man in pursuit of a better living while at the same time appreciating the small things often overlooked.

Hailing out of Inland Empire, California, Curtiss King has pioneered a unique sound not only through his lyricism but with his production as well. Ranging from soulful sample chops to aggressive synthesizers, one can instantly identify a Curtiss King beat when the drums are introduced. Curtiss King describes the combination of heavy percussion and his aggressive heartfelt lyricism that accompanies as his “Therapy”. His warning? Enter at your own risk. This is music without limitations and where one is expected to expect the unexpected.