== 3strikes ==
Growing up in Yonkers N.Y., and witnessing drugs,
violence, and guns, take over their community, these three young
men managed to stay focused, by separating themselves from the
negative influence surrounding them. After relocating From Yonkers
N.Y. to CT. , to pursue their career, the three had to maintain
focus, while reaching for their goal. PrettyMillz, A.k.(Brothers)
and B.j.(Cousin) were able to combine their intelligence, and
conquer their ability to lyrically dominate. Due to consistent
determination, writing and recording, the three of them were able
to travel around America, meeting celebrities such as, Mariah
Carey, Rosie O' Donell, Robin Thicke, Kanye West, Fat Joe, D-Block,
Fabolous, Drag-on, Sporty Theivs, T. Waters(So So Def), Rell(Roc A
Fella), etc. 3strikes has managed to charm thousands of ladies
around America, due to their charming appearance, style, and
confidence. Appearing on DVD's, such as "Streetz DVD pt.2", "Hip
Hop's H**s and Hunger", Hood Visions DVD(Starring So So Def
Recording Artist T. Waters), and battling local street emcees along
the eastern coast, 3strikes has managed to gain plenty of street
credibility. After completing their debut album, titled "History In
The Making" , the group has been focused on, the release of their
highly anticipated sophomore album, titled "Young And
Focused"
B.J.
Brendan James, also known as B.J., has an
interesting past, one that’ll never be forgotten. As a teenager,
coming from one of the wealthiest families in the neighborhood,
B.J. always felt that he belonged in the streets, at certain times
of the day, not being cautious of his violent neighborhood. He
would often tell his cousins (PrettyMillz and A.k), “in order for
me to be an honest rapper, meaning, living up to what I rap about,
I must be out here”.
The streets for him were like a comfort zone,
he loved the streets, and the streets loved him just as much, which
is why he was unable to stay out of them. Once he began High
School, and finally left the negative activities alone, B.J. based
his focus on football, and music, and as an aspiring football
player, he continuously played, until he got into college. After a
severe pulled hamstring, he decided to take a break from his first
love, football, and concentrate on his career as a musician. His
change of mind is what made him who he is today.
PrettyMillz
Ishmiel kargbo, also known as, PrettyMillz has been
known publicly, due to local hit singles, along with group members,
B.J. and A.K also known as the trio 3strikes. From traveling,
constant performing, PrettyMillz has helped, charm fans, impress
CEO's, and excite major label A&R's, alongside his B.J. and
A.K. After two years of hard work, it is just about that time for
the world to witness what the industry has been missing.
A.K
As the youngest member in the teen trio group, “3strikes”,
Akim Kargbo also known as A.k., has managed to gain plenty of
success along with group members, PrettyMillz and B.J. . At the
tender age of 17, A.K has performed in over 24 states, and in 200
different towns, gaining over one hundred fans a day. Besides
recording, traveling, and school, A.K has modeled, in 2005, for the
Wilhelmina modeling agency for over two months, while living in New
York. After taking a break from modeling, he based his
concentration on music, and with his talent, and belief in his
group members, he is positive, his change of heart from the love of
modeling, to music will be one that’ll pay off.