About Artist
Well, my stage name is Ced 1 and I am originally from
Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
I was actually born in Valdosta, GA but I was raised most of my life in
Florida
. I started out writing rhymes when I was around 11 years old.
I began my music career as a rapper, then started gettin' into production after I learned how to play guitar. This lead me to move to southern
California
and hit the independent circuit. While there I wrote, produced and performed with a few independent artists. I produced and featured on Kevin C.'s CD entitled "Xplodin". I also produced and performed on my first CD entitled "By My Damn Self."
I later moved to
Phoenix, AZ
to attend college and hit the independent circuit there. I performed at open mics and produced my second CD entitled "Man On A Mission." After receiving my Bachelors degree in Digital Media Production, I moved from Phoenix to Portland, OR to
Seattle, WA
pursuing my new career. Then after working as a production manager for a Video Production Facility in Bellingham, WA , I moved to
Lafayette, LA
to get back into writing and while in the process, I started a TV show called "Independent Music and Media." I won rookie program of the year in 2008.
Then I moved to
Dallas, TX
to focus more on the writing and music creating. Currently I am working on a new CD that I hope to take rap music back to creativity and having a connection with people. It will be inspirational, spiritual, refreshing and displaying a deeper side to Ced 1.
One of my goals is to aquire at least 2 million dedicated fans during this next project. I also want the TV show "Independent Music and Media" to broadcast nationally, in order to give all independent artists their shot at connecting with a wider audience. I would also like to do more producing for others and a whole lot of performing live.
