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“My name is Kasinova The Don and I was born in the city of Newark, New Jersey. Being raised by a single mother of six in a one bedroom apartment was the beginning of a life long struggle. Poverty was a well known member of my family. The only relief to my young spirit was my dear grandmother and her faith which told me that things would not always be like this and that one day, my life would change for the better forever.

I discovered my love for music at the age of 9, when I stumbled across “Makaveli The Don 7 Day Theory.” This was a life changing moment for me. At that time, I lost my grandmother and “Pac” was the only thing that kept me sane and optimistic. Through all the ups and downs, “Hip Hop” became a way of life for me. I fell in love with the likes of Bone Thugs N Harmony, Naughty by Nature and DMX. No matter how crafty and creative i became with my lyrics I was always haunted with the stigma of sounding just like “Pac.”

Regardless of how hard I tried not to sound like “Pac” whenever I stepped in the booth, once I was home and compared it, it was almost spooky. After watching the acclaimed documentary “Thug Angel” by QD3, I went through a transformation. I realized that this thug life which I was apparantly living to the fullest was only a training ground for something much greater. “Pac” once said, “I may not be the one to change the world, but I guarantee I will be the one to spark the mind of the one who does change it.” It was these words which forced me to grow and accept my destiny, that I was here to change the world. After serving jail time at the age of 18, my gift was well crafted and ready to be heard. I released “Heart Of A Hustla” in 2009, and the rest is history.

Being compared to “Pac” is a compliment. It is also frowned upon by certain degrees of Hip Hop, which gave birth to the concept of “biting” or copying someone else’s style. I refuse to respond to ignorance or be judged by fear. I cannot deny a gift granted to me by forces greater than myself (God).

I am not here to replace “Pac”. I am here to complete his mission. Join me on this journey towards a change in Hip Hop, where ignorance no longer exists. Follow me…….THIS IS MY STORY."