"The headstone at your grave will have a birth date and a death date, your whole life will be represented in the middle of the two numbers by a Hyphen.”

Hyphen-One is a shining light of creativity. The art & music extraordinaire uses his personal life experiences to fuel expressions through drawing, painting, writing, singing, and beatboxing. “H’s” life as an adopted foster child is the basis of much of his work. He currently gives interactive performance-lectures to kids in schools, and after school programs. Hyphen has raised countless dollars for various communities and charities. The multi-talented artist has been named “Volunteer of the Year” by the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation.

As a FINE ARTIST, Hyphen-One paints commissioned pieces of all styles and mediums, year-round. In 2002 he received highest distinction at a national art show for his piece entitled 6Questions. In 2007, Hyphen-One was awarded the peoples' choice award at the Ocean City (NJ) boardwalk Art Show, which included his Sand Painting Series and the album covers to both of his solo albums. Look for Hyphen-One painting on your favorite Jersey Shore Beaches this summer!

As a MUSICIAN, Hyphen-One writes and records insightful songs of many genres. He has shared the stage and/or collaborated with members of Wu-Tang, The Outsidaz, Surface, Cann. Ox, King Django, EZ Elpee, Quincy Patrick, Kenny Muhummed, Baba Isreal, Eternia, DJ Rob Swift, and countless other talented artists. Hyphen-One is currently a member of Beat boxer Entertainment, which includes some of the greatest beat boxers in the world. His solo projects have catchy hooks, story-telling, and edgy concepts.

Hyphen-One's debut, self-entitled, solo album was released on August 1, 2006. “My Life,” the critically acclaimed (Daily Record, Star Leger) first song on this album, is the story of the first nineteen years of Hyphen-One’s life. “Take Note” and “One Night Stand” are two other songs on this album that became popular in NJ’s Underground Circuit. “The First Letter” was released exactly one year later (8-1-07). With strong local support, “Denville” quickly became the most popular song off this album. “Denville” tells the story of people who grow up in suburban American. Internationally, the graffiti themed, “S#!T House Art” became the number one song on Mic Beats Internet Radio in early 2008. “Brothers In Christ” also became well received on Holy Hip-Hop radio shows all over the world.

Hyphen-One's 8-PIECE BAND, “Hyphen-One & Daylow," is expanding their fanbase with an original sound. In 2007, the band's song "I See The World" was awarded 1st place in the "download for the cure" (Sonic bids) cd compilation-competition. The band currently has an 8-piece lineup: Drums, bass guitar, keys, trombone, sax, congas, turntables, and female vocals. Hyphen-One & Daylow’s new album, “ILL Regular,” is currently selling well on Itunes and CDBaby.com!

For more information on Hyphen-One. www.hyphenone.com For more info on his 8-piece band, go to www.daylow.net