Artist description Masta Bates is the lead MC of the Rapnexx crew. Rapnexx is a hardcore crew from the dirty south. Masta Bates is famous for his booming Chuck D like delivery and his uncanny sense of flow.

Music Style Hardcore Hip Hop/Gangsta/Geetar/Rock n' Soul

Musical Influences N.W.A.,Hendrix,Public Enemy,John Coltrane

Similar Artists Eminem,Snoop Dogg, Jay-Z, Limp Bizkit, Dr. Dre, Jimi Hendrix, Edward Van Halen

Artist History Best known as the leader of the Rapnexx crew, Ma$taBaTe$ (aka MC B) is a multi talented musical machine. BaTe$ has wicked flow, production skillz, and also kicks a mean "geetar". His collaboration with the incredible producer J Quest is now legendary in the underground tape scene. The slammin cut "Chillin'Hillvillain" features MC B himself kickin' mad flow with help from Sweet T of the Rapnexx Crew and also features BaTe$ searing guitar work. BaTe$ is a master showman and has backed up national acts as a touring musician but his solo efforts here prove to be his best work to date.

Group Members Masta Bates.....with cameos from Sweet T, Coppa Head, Pit Bull Pete, and J Quest.

Instruments A loud fuckin' mouth, a sick mind,and an old mangled geetar.

Albums The Bates Motell

Press Reviews "Masta Bates is a sick f@#$, I'd never leave him alone with my women or anyone else's for that matter"--Sweet T "Rapnexx Crew" "MC B is by far the most talented, twisted, sick individual I have ever met. If you ever work with him it's intense, very intense." J Quest Producer "Rapnexx Crew" "That son of a beeotch still owes me 200 dollars man...wack son of a bitch" Coppa Head "Rapnexx crew"

Additional Info Stay tuned for tracks and the latest Bates info.

Location Nashville, Tn - USA

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