"The total package...charisma...song making ability...polished...everything these execs are looking for" -- Ozone, Producer, Toxiq Entertainment--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- By matching a polished hip hop delivery, with smooth R&B accompaniment, pop, funk, and R&B are seamlessly blended creating a sound that is truly Origino. Origino's commitment to maintaining his original sound is rivaled only by his conviction to write truth-at-all-cost lyrics. These two traits in conjunction most simply define what it means to "Leave the Ground Behind."----------------------------------------------------------------- Now, with the "What Do You Get?" Remix Featuring Pual Wall, Origino is blazing a new path for himself, and for all others to follow.-------------------------------------------------------------- For more information on Origino please visit www.myspace.com/origino------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Facts you may not know about Origino...------------------------------------------------------------- +Origino is a recording artist from the Southwest Houston area who has been making professional recordings since 1998. He was musically inactive from 2001-2005. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- +Origino's first ever appearance was a feature on "Gulf Coast Hustlers," from the 57 State Comn' Thru EP. Origino was label mates with 57 State at DeaIIFade Productions from 1998-2000. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- +Origino was featured on an unreleased song called "Play 'da Game" with Kid2Face that was in consideration for the Swisha House mix tape "Somethin' to Lean To."-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- +In 1999, Origino was pursued by an affiliate of No Limit Records. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- +In 2000, Origino was invited to meet with representatives from Rap-A-Lot Records. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- +In 2006, Origino was called "The Total Package" by major record label producer. Ozone of Toxiq Entertainment. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- +In 2006 and 2007 Origino's "What Do You Get" received spins on Houston's largest hip hop radio station, 97.9 the Box. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- +In 2007 Paul Wall made an appearance on the Dirty South Remix of Origino's "What Do You Get." ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- +Origino is the writer of 98% of the lyrics for Leave the Ground Behind, writing lyrics for all other vocalists appearing on the album. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- +Origino was mentored by Markus Moore, professional writer, arranger, and vocal coach, in vocal theory, care, and development. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- +Origino is a General Partner/Co-Owner of L&O Records, LLC. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- +Origino prefers to be refered to as Ridge.