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Biz & Butcha

Biography: Trials & Tribulations

    Born in Detroit, MI, best friends Mario Henderson (Big Biznez) and Michael Harrison (Mista Butcha) both discovered hip-hop at an early age. In 1995, Mario and Michael got together with Mario's older brother and three other friends to form a rap group called the Fab Dawgz. At that time, the group did not have a producer, so they rapped to rap instruments. The Fab Dawgz eventually went on to do an underground mixtape to see who was serious and who was not serious about making rap their career. One by one, members quit for various reasons. The album served its purpose and Mario and Michael were the only two survivors.

    In 1998, Mario and Michael joined another group, G-World, but the group separated due to creative difference, leaving Mario and Michael on their own again. This break-up lead the duo to finally do a demo without any outside help. The demo eventually led to them being signed by H.E.A.T. Records LLC under the moniker Biz & Butcha. The two immediately put their heads together and came up with ideas for songs for the H.E.A.T. Project, a compilation album of the first two acts signed to H.E.A.T. Records LLC labels. The group went into the studio and worked like never before.

    Today, Biz & Butcha are constantly at work thinking of new ideas to take the rap industry by storm. The group primarily focuses on the life experiences and events that everyone can relate to. The group intends to set new standards in hip-hop and change the game forever.

        Phat Giggalo, whose birth name is Joseph Mckinney, was born in Detroit, Michigan. He states that his music is a part of his life and he has to feel what he raps about. Phat Giggalo use to call his music "Thug-a-licious," because he says it's hard enough for the "Thugs" to appreciate, but also very appealing to the women. He states that while some of his songs are true stories, based on his personal life experiences, he primarily enjoys making music for entertainment purposes that "just make the people want to dance or just bob their heads!" Phat Giggalo writes his own lyrics. The people that influenced him the most to rap are his best friend Solomon and Solomon's brother Walt. He says Walt was the person that taught him how to put his rhyme flows into sentences. Phat Giggalo says that Jesus Christ is a major part of his life, and has a major influence over his life. He states that Jesus is the reason why he continues to push toward his goals and dreams. Phat Giggalo states that he truly believes that "through Christ, all things are possible!".

    Phat Giggalo describes his goals and dreams as "simple." He states that he only wants to be given a fair shot at success, and to be provided with the same opportunities that other rappers have had. He just wants to be given an opportunity to allow the world to hear his music in order to see if the world likes the music that he makes. He says that it's cool when your family, friends, and peeps (people) in the hood hear your music and like it, but he wants the world to hear what he has to say, and wants to know how they feel about it. He compares his life to a puzzle at times, and says that he's trying to put all of the pieces together. He knows that God has a plan for him and tries to live the life of a Christian. However, Phat Giggalo admits that it's hard trying to live sin free, in what he describes as a sinful world. Giggalo states that he rededicated his life to Christ in September of 2001. He states that he attends church in his hometown of Detroit, Michigan. His hobbies include going to the movies, writing, learning to produce beats, and just spending time with his "Shining Star." He credits the "Shining Star" in his life with bringing him back in the house of the Lord. He states that he is very thankful for that, because if he had not found his way back home, he would still be lost in this world, and searching for the unknown.

    H.E.A.T. Records, which stands for "Highly Enthusiastic Aggressive Tempo," actually describes the labels outlook on the music industry as well as the pace in which the label is moving. The label is planning to release their first album entitled "The H.E.A.T. Project," on August 3, 2004. This album is a collaboration of works created by the first two groups signed to the label, Biz-N-Butcha, and Phat Giggalo. The album features a mixture of musical flavors that will appeal to multiple demographics. The different styles of the groups will satisfy all facets of Hip Hop/R&B listeners. The album includes guest appearances by Krayzie Bone (from Bone Thugs-N-Harmony), MC Breed (Breed), Cash Kola, Jay Black, and more.

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