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This is not your average rapper. In fact, with his refreshing lyrical skills, honest delivery and compelling life story, rising hip-hop artist Hannibal is anything but. Already grabbing the attention of a cynical music industry and a legion of hip-hop fans who have been starving for good some hip-hop music. Hannibal first burst on the scene in 2004, when he won Billboard's prestigious new artist showcase. Since then he has graced the stage of the World famous Apollo as well performed with the likes of Lil Scrappy, Brian McKnight , Pitbull, Guy and Bone Crusher to name a few. Hannibal is currently working on his first solo album "ISSUES" Hannibal's story begins in South Jamaica Queens where he grew up with his entire family. His happy childhood came to screeching halt when at the tender age of seven, his family's home was burned down by his drug addicted father and Hannibal was sent to live with his grandmother. After that painful event, young Hannibal continued to experience tragedy, losing countless close friends and family members to street violence. It was during these trying years, that the young man was introduced to hip-hop. One night while breaking curfew at a park jam, Hannibal directly witnessed the relationship between the mc and the beat and from that point on knew he had found his future in hip-hop. The budding MC began to immerse himself into his music as a means to escape his everyday struggles as well as an outlet to express himself. However, another situation soon forced him to put the mic down and place his fledgling career on hold. While many rappers proclaim to be soldiers, Hannibal actually enlisted into the United States army 6 years ago and was called to serve a tour of duty. His unit currently remains on alert and at anytime Hannibal could be called to fight in the war in Iraq. In the meantime, the rapper returned home and back to his true love-hip-hop. These experiences are just a few of many that have shaped Hannibal into the man, and the artist, that he is today. Hannibal has uses these experiences as the fuel to fire his music. "My music is a reflection of the good and bad times that I have been through from my childhood to manhood", says Hannibal earnestly. "My music is truly me. I hold nothing back because that is what I feel music should be". These elements of truth, joy, pain and struggle put in a story telling form have created a sound that is second to none as evidenced by songs like and . Hannibal is ready to take what's rightfully his with clever rhyme schemes, catchy hooks and a flow that catches you from the first word. Are you prepared for history in the making?

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