Ceo of Soular Sausage, 4 - Ize (formerly
of Ludacris’ DTP), is 0riginally from the West suburbs of
Chicago (Oak Park), Illinois. 4 Ize uses every word and every letter
as a weapon in his battle to reach success in the music industry.
His glasses are used as his 3rd eye to see his way through the world.
4 Ize took what was once an insult in his childhood years, and used
it as his moniker, to remind him of the self - confidence that he
had to develop over the years of struggling to be an individual.
4 Ize began rapping in 1991, with his group, the Loudmouth Holligans
(which was a trio that included Ludacris and another member).
They performed at local events, talent competitions, and record
company sponsored showcases. In 1999, 4 Ize relocated to Atlanta,
Georgia, in order to futher his musical career. Hip - hop fans
have already experienced a taste of 4 Ize’s lyrical abilities
on both 3x platinum albums by Def Jam South recording artist,
Ludacris. 4 Ize was a major contributor to the phenomenal album
sales of Back For The First Time (2000), and Word Of Mouf (2001).
However, there is more to this artist than those two exhibitions
of supreme lyricism that couldn’t be matched. 4 Ize has
reigned supreme with the kings of underground and is widening
those cracks in the pavement that left imprinted in millions of
people’s minds in 2000 and 2001. Leaving listeners with
the question, who was that ?
4 Ize has performed at numerous venues throughout the country
; The Wake Up, hosted by MTV’s Sway, MTV’s Direct
Effect, The Source : Unsigned Hype Battle, Mic Check Lyrical Boxing,
Rnations Rap & Soul, The Vokal / Apple Bottoms Fashion Concert
& Showcase at Morehouse College, University of Louisville
Hip Hop Summit, Atlantis Music Conference (Atlanta, GA 2003),
Emory University (Atlanta, GA).He has done radio drops for : Los
Angeles’ Power 106 and The Beat, Atlanta’s 107.9 FM
(formerly 97.5 FM), WRAS 88.5 FM, WREK 91.1 FM, and 89.3 FM. 4
Ize has made several television appearances; MTV Diary of Ludacris,
and The Underground Talent Mart. He has articles that have appeared
in Hip Hop Encounter Magazine, Smooth Magazine, CrunkMagazine,
and London’s Blag Magazine.
4 Ize is scheduled to release a solo project in 2004 entitled,
The Fantastik 4. He visualizes his lyrics as a way of bringing
life to his beliefs, and this project will be no different than
the usual lyrical prowess that he has been known to display at
all times.4 Ize continues to strive to be a independent creative
force in the hip hop industry. He believes music is an art form
that should be expressed with pride. 4 Ize takes pride in his
music, as if it were his child.Nurturing his musicso it will reflect
the true image of himself.
4 Ize’s style compares to none other. With his unlimited
lyrical ability, he refuses to put himself in a box, which he
believes creates unnecessary limitations. 4 Ize is an emcee who
speaks on all subjects; comedy, political awareness, educational
entertainment, brilliant stupidity - with a message, etc.One of
his greatest hopes is to push the envelope in an effort to bring
out the best in his music, and in himself. 4 Ize refuses to sell
his integrity for commercial success. Instead,he perfects his
craft, and waits for others to catch up.
