Contemporary hip hop is oversaturated with artists that share the same perspective, therefore radio stations are flooded with songs about extravagance, success and a kind of pretention; basically the illusion of a dream that the average fan may never realize. T2 defies the archetype of not only a southern rapper but even that of a rapper in general, and yet remains humble. He shares his story with many other dreamers who endure the struggle and want merely to escape the harsh realities of life in the Southwest, Houston Texas. Yet at the end of the day he is foremost a fan of music, of entertainment, and of art. So naturally, the arts is what he surrounds himself with. His moniker the GhettoHippie symbolizes his two different sides, its an oxymoron, two contrasting realities. Much to the same tune his music embodies this epic contrast, as it is intellectual but catchy, down to earth but fantastical, hungry but at peace. Thro...
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Contemporary hip hop is oversaturated with artists that share the same perspective, therefore radio stations are flooded with songs about extravagance, success and a kind of pretention; basically the illusion of a dream that the average fan may never realize. T2 defies the archetype of not only a southern rapper but even that of a rapper in general, and yet remains humble. He shares his story with many other dreamers who endure the struggle and want merely to escape the harsh realities of life in the Southwest, Houston Texas. Yet at the end of the day he is foremost a fan of music, of entertainment, and of art. So naturally, the arts is what he surrounds himself with. His moniker the GhettoHippie symbolizes his two different sides, its an oxymoron, two contrasting realities. Much to the same tune his music embodies this epic contrast, as it is intellectual but catchy, down to earth but fantastical, hungry but at peace. Through his music he projects his own variation of the American dream, more common, more realistic, more American. He is able to captivate his audience with a realistic view and a true rapport; when asked to describe his music, he called it "something you can always listen to. I have songs that fits all moods.Its different. Organic. Trust me...just press play."
T2 has performed at countless shows/events. He has successfully headlined his own shows in Houston, performed numerous times out of state, and played the role of an "opening act" for various artists such as Berner, IAMSU!, Trae, Z-ro,The Pharcyde, GunPlay, XV, Devin The Dude, Michael Watts, Slim Thug, and More. Since 2011, he has dropped an impressive catalogue which includes 3 mix tapes that have landed him in most major local publications in Houston (Houston Chronicle, Houston Press, CW39 News,etc.) as well as some well renowned music sites (hiphopweekly, youheardthatnew, etc.). T2 had a hit single featuring Z-ro called "Hustletown" which made its debut on 97.9 The Box with the legendary DJ Michael "5000" Watts in the spring of this year. "Hustletown" received very frequent spins on the air waves for quite some time after the debut, and is still receiving some sporadic FM radio plays.
With his unique sound,high energy, and relentless work ethic, the ghetto hippie is sure to reach terrific heights. The only question is...how high can he go?
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