For decades Ohio has been famous for it's tremendous contribution to R&B and Funk music. Countless hits have incorporated samples from many of these great Midwest artist. Now we can officially add Hip Hop to this states musical legacy. Within the past 10 years ,Akil has paid many dues performing at talent shows, Dayton Fly City and Black cultural Festivals,MC battles (in which he smashes the competion with his quick wit), conventions, night clubs and anywhere else there was a mic or someone would listen. Akil has been an integral part of establishing the Hip Hop scene here in Dayton. In the beginning working with Deville and the Pitchfork Posse, Moe Beats and Prime with Industry Recordings and 4 Life Records to present day with the development of the House Ov Cyphfr , LOC's only Caps and Clothing and Middle East Records. He is truly the reigning KING in the tri-state area! This multi-talented businessman, writer, producer, actor ,and MC is not to be slept on! Akil is Ohio's premier M.C., an unbelievable talent! Akil's melodic and charismatic voice has been compared to KRS 1,Chubb Rock, and Ludacris; and is matched only by his intelligent word play and versatility. Akil has worked hard to develop all his GOD given gifts; and that work has manifest itself in his many successes. He has shared the stage with many local and national artist to include, Destiny's Child, Twista, Avant, Jagged Edge, Pit-bull, Brave Hearts, and of course the incomparable H.O.C. just to name a few. This fall Akil had a substantial role in a made for cable movie tentatively titled "Project Charlie" of which he is also on the score. He's written songs for R&B and Rock artist and even developed some House music tracks in Chicago with the Organic Groove Continuum. Since 1995 he has graced the pages of many publications to include the Source! Still being a hungry MC,Akil continues to press forward to that platinum legacy and living legend status he so richly deserves . With his first full length solo album loaded and cocked to be released March 8, 2005 the world better get ready because Akil is truly 'The Heart Of It All'!

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