Artist description Name: Side Effect (or Side Effect88 for cats who've bitten my name!)A.K.A: Whitmore SkillzHometown: PhillyAge: Old enough to know better.Motto: Independence & Self-Sufficiency

Music Style Hip Hop

Musical Influences Chino XL, Thirstin' Howl III, Big Pun, KRS One, Rakim, Kane, Common, DJ Premier, Etc.

Similar Artists I try to feed off of everbody, east, west, south, & midwest.

Artist History The buzz in the industry is the "City of Brotherly Love". No not because of the bangin' cheesesteaks, soft pretzels, or the Greek Picnic. But with the success of the Roots, Beanie Sigel, Philly's Most Wanted, and Eve, the industry is realizing that Philly MC's are nice like that!Carving out his own niche in the underground of Philly is Side Effect, formerly of the group Two Scandalous. Since 1988, Side has been creating thought provoking lyrics while remaining true to his "Illadel" roots.Side Effect puts it best when he describes his sound."I just make good hip hop music. I remember hearing Q-Tip say why does everything have to be HOT, why can't it just be GOOD! I'm a metaphoric MC, I don't rhyme about guns, murder, & drugs because that's just not me, and there's already enough of that out there. I want to help create balance by offering something different. At the same time I want to help elevate the art form while staying true to my craft!"The musical wizardry of Side Effect will capture listeners with hard kicks, neck snappin' snares, and an array of sounds and melodies that trigger every nerve. Side Effect puts together colorful metaphoric rhymes that compliment each track just right.In an industry oversaturated with negativity and fake thugs, it's refreshing to find an artist with a conscience and raw versatility. Side Effect demonstrates this with originality combined with a look and sound that has mass marketplace appeal!

Instruments MPC 60

Albums Metaphoric Jizzum

Additional Info Lost Tapes

Location Philadelphia, PA - USA

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