Up And Coming Artist

Atlanta initially came to prominence in hip hop during the 90s with such groups as Kriss Kross, Another Bad Creation and TLC. In the mid 90s you seen the likes of Outkast, Kilo Ali and Goodie Mob. The more recently well known rappers of Atlanta include Ludacris, Lil Jon, T.I., Young Jeezy, Gucci Mane, D4L and Ying Yang Twins. All of which have made a name for themselves outside Georgia borders.

Atlanta rappers today are dubbed "bubble gum rappers" and are not usually known for lyrical content, only club hits, but what separates Zip Kennedy? The man has charisma, lyrics and style. So I took the time to introduce you all to this young up and coming rapper/singer/songwriter. Whatever you see him as you cant help but see his bright future.

-Name/ Facebook name/ twitter name

Zip Kennedy, @Zip_Kennedy

-D.O.B.

6/20/1992 (shoutout to all Geminis!)

-Profession/title

Rapper Singer Songwriter College Student

-Brief Biography

I'm from Decatur Georgia, schooled and raised in Stone Mountain area. currently a student at GA state. Besides music, eating( JUST ABOUT ANYTHING), kickin it with friends,watchin' retro toons, imma sneaker head and i love the arts.Networking, meeting cool ppl, and partying after a long work period is a MUST..

-when did you find out this was what you loved( your profession)? Who introduced it to you?

I've always had a love for music. Mom and Dad introduced Contemporary,Jazz, etc. and I was born into the Hip Hop era. I did band and other music related things as early as elementary school. Wasn't sure i could ever make it a profession...but hey that's my current pursuit!

-where do you wanna be in the next few years?

A college graduate and a professional hip hop/rnb artist, songwriter....hopefully dabbling into other arenas of business and entertainment.

-who inspires you?

Family, friends, everyone who supports what i do, not just in music but in life. Also any successful people who've either overcome adversity to get to where they are...or have down right worked their way to the top.

-what would you say to inspire someone who is trying to do what you do?

Make sure you do it because you love it. Nowadays everyone "does music" so you have to be at a certain peace with being somewhat of a statistic, and categorized. Another thing is everyone will have their opinion about what you do and how you do it. You have to be comfortable with your self and love every angle of your music, and the music business. If you'd do music for the rest of your life if you never blew up, got rich/famous or got the proper recognition...cool, chase the dream and no matter what happens you WIN. but if not....maybe hobby seeking is a good idea. Lol

-what would you say would be the perfect song?

Wow. maaan that's such a broad question. As a music lover first and foremost, TOO many come to mind. It would probably have to be a song with ALL of music greats. The closest thing i can think in comparison would be that "We Are The World" some of my favorite songwriters like Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Lionel Richie. Plus it has a positive meaning behind it. How can you go wrong?

-who would you like to work for?

ultimately myself.... but for now I'm in the process of negotiating/scouting the best major label joint venture for myself, and my indy label. Flystyle Music Group. Yeeeeah, that would be IDEAL!

-Any work in progress? or work already out for everyone to check out?

Most Definitely. Hear songs, watch vids and much more on my Youtube. (youtube.com/zipkennedytv) Make sure you keep updated with my major moves by following me on twitter. I follow back http://twitter.com/#!/Zip_Kennedy Look me up n facebook everywhere. Maaaan I'm everywhere!! Just FIND ME! Mixtape "SKY REPUBLIC" will be on indy.livemixtapes.com early summer.