Byron Bank is #FLyah
Byron
Jones (born July 15), better known by stage name Byron Bank, is an
American Rapper. Bank born in the southeast Houston neighborhood,
started rapping at the age of fifteen. Due in part to being the only man
in the household, Bank witnessing his mother's struggle as a single
parent; using his mother's pain as motivation. Bank learns to play the
trumpet and drums in the high school band, however with the
encouragement of his grandmother who purchased his first ever keyboard
workstation Byron found his true love producing music. Byron knew music
was his future and felt he had something special to share with the
world.
The
rapper/producer/songwriter/ honing his skills as a songwriter creating
hooks for his beats, Bank stepped up his lyrical repertoire with full
length and completed songs. Finally having the first opportunity to
showcase his talent Byron join Hip Hop group Uppa Dek. As the "hottest
thing on the street" at the time Bank’s began to see his own reflection
and passion grew inside him to venture out on his on. Byron's
uncompromising work ethic would not allow him to rest on his more than
impressive laurels; there needed to be a 'visual' movement to showcase
his innovative style and unique persona.
2010
continued to be phenomenal for the young MC. Having released his (free
to the public) freshmen mixtape album Catch Me If You Can on January
22st via the internet, bucking the norm of waiting for a major label
deal to kick off his career, the rapper has taken his fate in to his own
hands and crafted an internet campaign that rivals many of the acts
resting high on the Billboard charts. His Internet game is just as tight
as his rap game.
Byron
Bank has opened up for Mega Superstar Chris Brown on the Scream Tour
(Woodland TX); Miami Car Show during Super Bowl XLVI weekend. He has
also opened up for Devin the Dude and Coughee Brothers to name a few. As
well as perform for over 20 major Houston’s Community Benefit events.
The stage is now set for Byron to put his new Houston flavor on the map
with the newest mixtape "The Withdrawal" is led by the cuts Scandalous
Girl, The Weekend & Love N Regrets. These are record of my life said
Byron. Bank’s is definitely rockin' to his own beat.