Mr. Craig is a very real and authentic artist and musician who is at the center of a new era in Hip Hop music. The enigma is carving out a brand new raw and honest sound that will resonate deeply with audiences across the globe. Born and raised in Queens, NY. Mr. Craig seeks to tell stories with his music and fully express himself with meaningful punchlines and a sick flow.
A jack of all trades who is also a master of all in his own right, Mr. Craig has worked in various spheres of entertainment and media from audio to video, voice-over, acting, mastering, producing, as well as A&R. His journey in music is an unusual one but one that is rooted in the story of facing trials and tribulations and making it through to help guide the next generation. It is through his music that Mr. Craig will connect with his audience.
He is heavily influenced by real hip-hop greats such as LL Cool J, 2pac, Nas, Big Daddy Kane, Biggie, Wu-Tang, Rakim, Run-Dmc, Jay-Z, and DMX. Today he is an accomplished musician who makes music that embodies his hopes and dreams. For the talented musician, music is an art form that is reflective of his experiences, and by using his gift he can fully express himself and deliver a musical experience that is both unique but also engaging, and relatable.
His music is really about everyday life and expressing himself. Today Mr. Craig is an extremely versatile musician who is able to incorporate, integrate and accentuate his music across a plethora of well-known and niche genres. His artfully crafted bars, as well as high-quality production, means that there is no doubt that Mr. Craig will have a profound effect on the industry with his multifaceted approach to music. He holds a degree in radio broadcasting as well as a degree with NYU for FILM AND TV INDUSTRY ESSENTIALS. He founded “Inspired Media Works” in 2021, a film and production company as well as the all-encompassing Strict-ly Entertainment which he merged with Image Site & Sound in 2016 to collaborate on video and film projects. Mr. Craig is also heavily involved in publishing with his publishing endeavor Mr. Shadow Music Publishing, having also inked a publishing deal with Princess Blue Music for film. Ultimately the enigmatic rapper aims to give back to the community and, would like to one day build a center for kids as well as the less unfortunate in order to provide a space for guidance.
Mr. Craig has numerous projects in his repertoire most notably the single “De-press-ion” which if the letters are scrambled can read “I Pressed on”. He also released the album “Inspired” which was to serve as his retirement album however after almost half a decade Mr. Craig has returned to change lives by opening up his world in the brand new project dubbed “This Time It’s Personal”. Mr. Craig’s music combines various elements and his ability to switch up his flow makes him a one-of-a-kind artist. His music is filled with relatable topics that are grounded in reality and maintains a very real and authentic feel that is encapsulated by an edgy and trendy modern sound. He will impact and influence many generations to come!