As Carolinas finest, Article, is a fresh breath of real hip-hop and street music out of the south. As a member of Illogical, a group formed by his older brothers, he was exposed to the game at an early age. As a result, a more mature mindset and a raw outlook on life developed. Articles style of rhyme can be defined as concept rap with witty wordplay. Some of his influences are Nas, Bun B, Jay-Z, Lil Wayne, and Common. A long time ago I had to realize that this rap sh*t is eighty percent business and twenty percent talent. So the people who influence me now are those who make smart career moves and good business decisions. The name Article is derived from the Genuine Article, meaning the real thing. Exactly what the south has been missing for so long. The city of Charlotte, NC has given birth to different species of mc. Articles motivation is to bring street concepts to the beat in a way unseen from a region undiscovered. I was born with it in my heart and Im living to leave my mark-Article