ARTIST NAME: LONGSHOT

Longshot is not only 23 year old Chad Helsup's moniker, but also a description of his chances of gaining national attention.

The Chicago native has travelled abroad to attain noteriety ever since he started rapping in 1997. In December of 1999, he self published a poetry book, " Scream Of the Butterfly ," to show his long range of verbal skills.

By February of 2002, he was ready to transfer his poetic skill to music by releasing a 12" single " Happiness Is Hard 2 Find ".

 
   
 

Not missing a beat to it's underground success, he followed up with his second single "Pretty Brown Skin / Open Mouths Fed" on October the same year.

This time his work ethic, plus peer respect, was evident as he acquired a guest appearance by underground legend J. U. I. C. E.  The 12" supported his full length CD release "Open Mouth Fed "It gained the attention of Chicago producers the Molemen, who have since been working on Longshot's first national release.

Both parties have been working closely to fit the right music to the varied written topics. In the coming year, Longshot's command of words will show the he is nowhere near reaching his final number.

 
   
 

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