Solan1 (pronounced soul-on-1) personifies what it is to be an artist in the 21st century. Involved in all aspects of the music industry from a young age, he has a clear understanding of what it takes to be successful in this competitive environment. Relying on both his uniquely infectious songs and his undying passion and persistence to his craft, Solan1 is set to make his mark on the music world. Solan1’s rap sheet speaks for itself. He has performed and toured with many of the most influential artists in the commercial and underground hip hop world including Mobb Deep, Wu Tang Clan, Naughty By Nature, Atmosphere, Living Legends, Company Flow, Aesop Rock, Deltron3030, Souls of Mischief and many many more. The experience he has gained in his hundreds of performances has proven to be invaluable and has helped create the wide fan base he now has. Proving his worth as a headlining act, Solan1 headlined a 2 week tour of Japan last summer, where he performed at 12 venues in 7 cities. CD distribution and sales of past projects Solan1 has been involved in now add up to around 10,000 copies, and his heavy internet promotion has garnished sales all around the world including South Africa, Belgium, England, France, and Japan to name a few. Select songs from Solan1’s catalog have received generous airplay from various radio stations and been featured on numerous compilations. Many types of people have appreciated Solan1’s music and lyrical ability; his talent shines through any one genre. His unique sound and crossover appeal has garnished him respect from fans of all styles of music. Solan1’s writing ability has also been appreciated outside of the music realm. He is a published poet including numerous poems published by www.poetry.com. The attention he received from the poetry community led to his nomination for Poet of the Year 2005 by the National Poets Society. All in all, Solan1 has nowhere to go but up. Every year proves to be another giant step in the right direction and he plans on this year being no different. With an independent debut CD on the horizon and a busy tour schedule, Solan1 hopes 2006 will be the year he takes his biggest steps. Considering what this young 22 year old has accomplished on his own in a few short years, it is easy to see that his future holds endless potential and possibility. For more info contact: Dave Vendley (949) 525-8069