11 Things You Should Know About Eleven

By
Manny Faces
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We met Eleven at a Media Fusion Panel organized by the Elegant Hoodness Musical Program, representing his www.rapdreamsradio.com, a social media music site on the Ning network. But Eleven also has been getting down on the mic, and behind the boards, for some time, and has very recently released his single “Talk My Shit” through Def Beat Entertainment, the MDI-distributed label headed by rap veteran Dana Dane.

We liked “Talk My Shit” so we wanted to find out a bit more. Here’s some of the “official particulars”:

After making his rounds through the mix tapes circuit as a host, producer or featured artist with the likes of Whoo Kid, Babs, Ron G, Max Heat, Nipsey Hussle, 50 Mics to name a few, Eleven is ready to release his debut album Respect b4 Fame, under the guidance of Dana Dane’s Def Beat Entertainment multi-media company.  Eleven’s debut single, “Talk My Shit”, is presently available for purchase as a digital download.  When asked how he came up with the title for his CD, Respect B4 Fame, Eleven says, “I have learned to stay grounded because I understand that once the fame is gone, all I’ll have is my respect.”

Though many try to compare him to Biggie because of his witty flow and girth, Eleven likens him self to KRS-1.  He knows the struggle the teacher faced being homeless and pursuing his dream and he will not rest until he’s reached his goal. Eleven believes his objective is in reach of being realized as he will soon go from homeless to household name.

So, we spoke to Eleven, just to get a handle on what done in the past, and what he’s working on for the future. From all he’s been through, to what he’s working on, seems like he has pretty good reasons to talk his shit.

Eleven things we learned about 11:

  1. Recently signed to MDI-distributed Def Beat Entertainment label, headed by Ken Spellman and rap veteran Dana Dane
  2. In the past, had songs on Music Choice rotation, including “Bounce Back” and “My G”
  3. Has three songs on the NBA music roster, including “I Can’t Be Your Girlfriend” and “Poppin’” added this year
  4. Appears on Dana Dane’s The Great Unknowns LP
  5. Produced song, “This Ain’t No Movie,” for actor Mark John Jeffries (Losing Isaiah, Notorious)
  6. Produced for Nefu Da Don, Queen Penn’s son, Teddy Riley’s Godson
  7. Heading up an all-female hip-hop documentary project, titled She’s Got Next [Youtube trailer]
  8. Working with Harlem MC Miss Cash
  9. Performs yearly at the Zulu Nation Anniversary
  10. Shouts out Dana Dane, Ken Spellman, Ashley Nyx, Miss Cash & Michelle Travis
  11. Working on a promo for Beat Thang Virtual music software (www.beatthang.com)

That’s hustlin’.

Swing on over to iTunes where you can check out and cop the new single “Talk My Shit” here: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/talk-my-sh-t-single/id345199268, and stay tuned to BirthplaceMag.com, we’ll keep you updated on Eleven in ’10.

UPDATE:

Eleven ft Miss Cash – Ego Crusher Freestyle [Video]