Mi$tro (rapper)

Mi$tro
Birth name Stephon Manuel
Born (1992-01-08) January 8, 1992
United States
Genres Hip hop
Occupation(s) Rapper
Years active 2012-present
Labels ICHOR Music
Associated acts Black Cobain

Stephon Manuel (born January 8, 1992), most popularly known as Mi$tro (Pronounced as My-Stro) and also under producer alias Mason Taylor, is an American rapper, from Caroline County, Virginia.[1] He first gained recognition after the release of a mixtape entitled The Commonwealth II[1] which was hosted by DJ Grady, DJ Iceberg and DJ Flatline.[2] He is currently managed by MIH Entertainment and president of Money Gang Militia. His latest release is titled GOLD.

Career

In 2014, Mi$tro released "The Commonwealth II" which featured hit single Bandz. XXL Magazine premiered the project with an exclusive interview, which was the start to him gaining national attention.[3] Mi$tro then began to work with Lex Luger. During the A3C Festival, in Atlanta, Georgia, Mi$tro received a cosign from Jay Electronica. Jay Electronica was spotted wearing the MGM crewneck he received from Mi$tro's business partner, J-Real. Images of him wearing the crewneck caused the crewneck to sell out instantly.[4]

In 2015, Mi$tro signed with Ichor Music Group, under distribution of Warner Music Group. On February 16, 2015, he released his self-titled EP.[5][6] After the release of the EP, Mi$tro signed with MIH Entertainment[7] for management. MIH Entertainment[7] is the home of rapper, King Lil G. In October 2015, Mi$tro was an official artist for A3C where he headlined the CreatiVeli showcase.[8][9]

In 2016, Mi$tro released a 9-track mixtape, GOLD[10] that was executive produced by Money Montage.[11] Respect Magazine wrote about Mi$tro's record "Gold Talk" in their With All Due RESPECT: 5 Tracks You're Sleeping On segment.[12] Mi$tro was a special guest on King Lil G's Lost In Smoke 2 Tour.

Discography

  • The Commonwealth (2013)
  • The Commonwealth II (2014)
  • MI$TRO [EP] (2015)
  • GOLD (Gods Only Look Down) (2016)

References

  1. 1 2 ericdiep (23 July 2014). "The Break Presents: Mi$tro". XXL Mag. Retrieved 18 March 2016.
  2. ↑ ericdiep (23 July 2014). "Mi$tro Releases New Mixtape, 'The Commonwealth II'". XXL Mag. Retrieved 18 March 2016.
  3. ↑ "Mi$tro Releases New Mixtape, 'The Commonwealth II' - XXL". Retrieved 4 April 2017.
  4. ↑ "Instagram post by Combat Jack • Oct 12, 2014 at 5:40pm UTC". Retrieved 4 April 2017.
  5. ↑ "Mi$tro by Mi$tro on Apple Music". Retrieved 4 April 2017.
  6. ↑ "Mi$tro - Mi$tro (EP) [FULL STREAM]". 19 February 2015. Retrieved 4 April 2017.
  7. 1 2 "Security Check Required". Retrieved 4 April 2017.
  8. ↑ "CreatiVeli A3C Showcase (Powered by Skee TV) – Home Grown Radio". Retrieved 4 April 2017.
  9. ↑ Talent, A3C. "A3C 2015: Get to know Mi$tro & stream his new single 'The Underdog Story'". Retrieved 4 April 2017.
  10. ↑ "MI$TRO GOLD EP (Only Gods Look Down) - Hip Hop Weekly". Retrieved 4 April 2017.
  11. ↑ "MoneyMontage.net - Follow a Geniu$". Retrieved 4 April 2017.
  12. ↑ "With All Due RESPECT.: 5 Tracks You've Been Sleeping On | RESPECT". RESPECT. 13 June 2016. Retrieved 2 February 2018.
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