2 Krayze and his Life

2 Krayze is 14 years old and is an exceedingly polite "A" student. He is a poet, actor, musician, producer, prolific writer, dancer and an outstanding basketball and baseball player. 2 Krayze is a student of music and for years has written his own lyrics; creates/mixes his own beats, choreographs his performances and works with real “Old-School Musicians”. 2 Krayze’s parents bought him an acoustic guitar when he was 2. At 5, he got his first professional set of drums. 2 Krayze has been in and out of studios his whole life, and when he was old enough to write, he started penning his own songs. Now, 2 Krayze has his own private “state of the art” recording studio with massive speakers, keyboards and computer screens.

Many boys aspire to be successful, but 2 Krayze has a few advantages. He has friends in high places, including Joe Maloof, owner, of the Sacramento Kings and Palms Casino/Hotel and G. William Hunter, Executive Director of the NBA’s Player’s Association. His parents are music industry veterans. His mom, Renee G., is a former Warner Brothers and CBS Records executive and his dad, George, guided, tutored and managed clients such as Kenneth (Babyface) Edmonds, Bobby Brown, Loose Ends, L.A. Reid, Charlie Wilson, The Gap Band, and others.

2 Krayze is an artist with positive messages and an up-and-coming actor. He is a mesmerizing entertainer with an electrifying high-energy style performance, complete with a mixture of rhythmic beats, street-dancing and smooth choreography. 2 Krayze writes lyrics about having fun and how kids should “Stay in School” and abstain from sex, drugs and alcohol. 2 Krayze cleverly communicates these messages with pulsating hip-hop musical tracks. Some of his songs are about integrity, respecting yourself and others and loving your mother and father. His CD includes Adult Contemporary (AC) artists such as Michael Cooper from “Confunction” and some members from the “Gap Band”.
2 Krayze has started an innovative and affirmative movement with his “Old-School Savvy” and “Modern-Day-Pop-Appeal” resulting in a musical and lyrical phenomenon that gives him a unique “Niche” in the entertainment industry. 2 Krayze is pioneering the direction in hip-hop to show the World that education fused with superior music, positive role-models and innovative artistic expression is the ‘Cool’ way to be ‘Hip’ and ‘Stay in School’.

2 Krayze was a national and local representative for the NBA’s “Reading to Achieve” program. He performs and speaks at events for the Kings and the WNBA Monarchs. He has been on the news, KTLA Kid’s Day, interviewed by KCRA TV, The Sacramento Bee and several magazines. Everyone is saying, “2 Krayze, ‘The Chocolate Thunder’ and ‘The Fresh Prince of Newcastle’ is going to be a ‘Superstar’ and the next Will Smith.”

2 Krayze says, "I want to be a mega entertainer, actor, attorney and businessman. I am a leader and I set high standards because I am proud to be a positive ‘Role-Model’. I just think an education and a degree should be a major priority for the youth. I see myself as a ‘Superstar’ and I intend to be ‘The Next Big Thing!’” 2 Krayze’s musical idols are James Brown, Michael Jackson, Prince, Morris Day, The Gap Band, Marvin Gaye, Run DMC and DMX. 2 Krayze’s role-model is Will "Fresh Prince" Smith, the wildly successful bubble-gum rapper, businessman and actor.

"I just love performing," says 2 Krayze, who typically wears a suit, hat and sequined gloves onstage. “When I'm performing, I'm focused and thinking about how I'm going to get that crowd yelling and screaming. I'm trying to appeal to everyone, not necessarily just the youth. I hope I do have an impact on kids, to encourage them to go to school and college. But I want to speak to adults too. I'm talking about people ages 1 to 100."

Congresswoman Maxine Waters invited 2 Krayze to the CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS FOUNDATION’S 33rdand 36thAnnual Legislative Conference in Washington, DC. 2 Krayze was a featured guest and sat on the panel of the “Young, Gifted & Black Forum” with Reverend Jesse Jackson. 2 Krayze also performed and spoke to the audience about the importance of education and the impact of hip-hop on the youth. Congresswoman Waters is a big fan and admires him for the lyrical content of his songs, his phenomenal music and affirmative messages to the youth.

Sacramento Kings owner, Joe Maloof, is one of 2 Krayze’s biggest fans. "2 Krayze is going to be big. I just know it! Everyone who sees him loves him” says Joe Maloof. Mr. Maloof personally arranged for 2 Krayze to perform at the Arco Arena during half- time for several NBA games and playoffs.

Mr. Joe Maloof and Mr. G. William Hunter, Executive Director of the NBA Players Association asked 2 Krayze to participate in various artistic events associated with the NBA All-Star game. "This is just a great opportunity for 2 Krayze to demonstrate his talents and to rap his way to Law School. 2 Krayze is mannerly and polite. He is multi-talented, and his message is wholesome and refreshing. Maybe people are ready for that. Today, the NBA - Tomorrow, the World.” says Mr. G. William Hunter.

2 Krayze performed at the “House of Blues” with Bobby Brown. 2 Krayze was “Special Guest” with Charlie & Ronnie Wilson of the Gap Band on several concert dates. 2 Krayze was the featured artist on the “Stay in School All Star Tour” with Lil Romeo. 2 Krayze has started his national 2007 “Stay in School” tour targeting Middle Schools throughout the United States. He also performs at various homeless shelters, churches, Life Sports Camps, and for inner-city disadvantaged kids.

2 Krayze performed at the NBA All Star Weekend at the following activities:
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