“Embattled is a funny word. With a connotation leading virgin ears to believe that it’s used to describe a subject fighting in at least a two-sided battle, it’s thrown around a lot to describe musicians (often rappers) and their struggles. Using that word to describe someone engaged in conflict is fine, but it gets irritating when the embattled subject has no one to blame but themselves. Bouncing around various NYC housing projects with no parents to speak of and seeing his beloved grandmother (also serving as his sole guardian) pass when he was only 10, it would be easy for Joseph Boykin to throw in the towel and let life devour him and his potential. But he didn’t. A strong sense of resilience triumphed the easy way out, and now Boykin finds himself fielding publishing offers and networking with TV personalities and, even more surprisingly, rapping like he’s king of the world.
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Ourstage Magazine, Brooklyn New York MC ANatural features in Hip Hop Habit on Ourstage Magazine
“What is one of the mos drastic changes you’ve made about yourself in the last year?
Figuring out that the more you do for yourself the more people will want to do for you.
What would you spend you a million dollars on?
I would invest half into starting up my own businesses and bank the rest.
What was your biggest risk taken in your career?
I would have to say just being myself. Most artist rather emulate someone else. We (TME) create music we enjoy listening to, music for the masses to enjoy.
What suggestions do you have for other independent starters like yourself?
Stay Independent, stay focus,stay on your grind, be consistent and ambitious. When you bring something to the table you have more say so to negotiate rather than suttle.
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WWS Magazine Jerry Rodrigo/ Interviewd by Melissa Funk, Featured/Interview in WWS Magazine: Independent Focus
“Meet ANatural a upcoming polished Lyricist from Brooklyn New York with the drive and ambition to become a star. Home of NYC sluggers from Jay Z, NAS, Diddy to 50 Cent, Fabolous, Jadakiss the Mecca of Hip Hop continues to breed talented artist into the new music industry. Co-signed by DJ Teddy King(BET The Deal), clothing sponsored by SABIT NYC, opening shows state to state, and rubbing shoulders with A-List celebrities and he's not even famous...yet!
ANatural represents the men & women who suffers from the every day struggles of life but still manage to get back up and keep the faith pushin.
"I make music for all kinds of peolpe to relate to, mixed with real chapters of my life but yet still maintaining that lyrical content for the underground, streets & main stream"
For Features, Interviews, Drops, Bookings or any Press Related matters
Contact Christopher "Stro" Boykin
bookings@timelessmuzicmgt@gmail.com
0ffice: 718-679-9632 ext 2
http://www.timelessmuzicent.com”
“ANatural was born Joseph Boykin in Kings County Hospital in Brooklyn New York and raised in Sethlow Housing Apartments. Due to the absence of his parents, he moved out of Sethlow into Pologrounds Housing Apartments in Harlem, New York when he was 10 yrs old. After the untimely death of his grandmother Gloria Level he was taken-in by his great grandmother, Willie Mae Boykin. ANatural always had a love for music & writing. At the young age of eight, he sparked his interest to create music. Watching artist such as Wu Tang Clan, Buckshot, MOP, Smif N Wessun, DJ Logic, The Repz, Heltah Skeltah, and the entire Boot Camp Clik perform on “Brooklyn Day” captivated ANaturals attention. To gain more knowledge about the music industry as he got older, ANatural went back to school where he met Scott Man (a talented music professor who helped him record his first track). I recommend you checkout ANatural new EP Album "MUSICAL THERAPY" to findout more information on this special artist!”
““ANatural is one of the Hundred of Thousands of Artist that use Sonicbids.com for their EPK needs and to book various shows. ANatural is one of the few who know how to use it to become successful after having booked 130 Gigs threw Sonicbids.com”
May 10th-14th, 2010 New York NY- The artist known as ANatural of Timeless Muzic Entertainment has graced the main page of www.Sonicbids.com as Spotlight Artist of The Week. Working diligently to make a long last name for him self, people are starting to take notice of ANatural's movement.
ANatural is currently independent and represents his label Timeless Muzic Entertainment based out of New York, NY for more information on ANatural or to book him please visit
www.TimelessMuzicEnt.com
www.myspace.com/ANaturalGetsBusy
www.youtube.com/TheANatural
www.twitter.com/TheRealANatural
or email bookings@timelessmuzicent.com ”
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Sonicbids, ANatural Featured as Spotlight Artist of The Week on Sonicbids.com
“ANatural is unafraid to be different. He’s known for meshing the old school Hip Hop style & Rock sound with the urban new school. One would listen to his music and notice a wide array of musical genres: a spectrum from Electronic, to Rock, to Pop, to R&B, and of course Hip-Hop/Rap. ANatural is a unique, skilled talent that is in the present and will be in the future.
http://theonemic.com/anatural-therealanatural/
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Mike Martin, ANatural featured post & review on TheOneMic.com
“Ok, so The Foo is not completely versed in hip-hop and rap. Don't get him wrong - he's owned and loved a few. But, as far as keeping up with what's hot and what's not...well, Foo will rely on his musical and audio skills here and tell you all about the smooth sounds of ANatural. There's a lot of info about this rapper, his bio sheets reads from the beginning, born in Brooklyn, influenced by various artists, musical achievements by the age of 14. But, the Foo is mainly concerned with telling you about how smooth ANatrual's words can flow. Cruising through the songs he's uploaded here at LiveAudioMag, it didn't take long to find Foo's fav. There were several songs featuring this person or some other artist but, the tune that won the Foo over was "Me and You - featuring Claudia Janelle". ”
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TBT- FMC Chief Editor Andrew Garber, The Bitter Truth- FooManChoo Review
“DJ Teddy King and ANatural present to the streets the “What’s The Hype Mixtape”, 17 joints of non stop rhyming and beats, not to long on the clock which to me is plus cause lets face it, most “mixtapes” can get down right boring! Off the bat they go in, no long intros, no extended shout outs to the homies, just rhyming. ANatural is deserving of the name and title. His laid back, somewhat cocky flow is complimented by a variety of instrumentals and the continuity of the disc due to smooth transitions is an enhancer, as opposed to the usual choppy and sometimes clumsy efforts of other mixtapes. I appreciate also that Teddy King actually does some cutting up this joint as well, an aspect of Hip Hop and the Mixtape culture that is definitely missing these days. ANat exhibits his lyrical ability on “Hottest In The Hood”, “I’m A Boss” and “Move”, proving that he can be metaphorical and continues to showcases these skills well throughout the CD. ”
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Senior Editor UnkleDEX, 84 Area For the Underground: Mixtape Review
“UBO Magazine Senior editor in chief Mike Paulock quoted "ANatural catchy lyrics & unique stlye puts him in a place of his on. A real talent on the rise!" ”
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UBO Magazine, UBO Magazine Spotlight Artist
“WW review quoted " ANatural has something special going, he has a great sound & since of direction of where he wants to take his musis. He can take his career as far as he wants"”
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WW Editor Wildy Haskell, Wildys World- Spotlight Review
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When that song finished we might play a song by Organos, an artist Hammer No More The Fingers is about to play a show with.
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nice work homie we shud collab get at me
Oct 11
keep flyin bruh! good good music boooom! CIVIL KID!!!
Jan 18
keep pushin!!!
Dec 7
hey man lovin da music shit stay killin them tracks checkout my group also thanks
Nov 23
Hey what up man new year comin! '11 gonna be good we aint stoppin keep it poppin...BOOM!
Nov 21
CHEAAA REAL SMOOTH HOMIE GET IT!!!! HOLLAAA!!!!!
Nov 5