Bay Area, California artist, TOPKAT, transcends the boundaries of hip-hop not only with his rhyme style, but also with exceptional substance in his music. He continues Vallejo, California’s rich tradition of innovation in the genre and, has the ability to present its many flavors, including dance, party, and conscious music. And not to disappoint the purists, TOPKAT paints a rare blend of life’s soulful struggles and triumphs with his lyrics, challenges his audience with political undertones, and packages it all in a timeless hip-hop sound—destined to be a classic. In an era when some people believe the relevance of the genre has lost touch with the average person on the street, TOPKAT presents the kind of music that first turned people on to the beautiful culture of hip-hop. Unlike many of today’s young emerging artists, TOPKAT is a seasoned performer and has paid his dues. He has performed at nightclubs, universities, and other public venues across the US and internationally. Through song collaboration and performing live, he has worked with many notable artists from all ends of the spectrum. His work ethic and determination is undeniable, and his list of achievements is the result of it. Networks Entertainments CEO, Ivan Roque, explains, “TOPKAT has a rare talent of bringing the incomparable energy of his music into his live performance. From crowd participation to rhyming, TOPKAT captivates every venue he graces.” TOPKAT infectiously pleases fans with alluring raw talent, proven through precise delivery, stage presence, and lyrical content. His unreleased work can also be found on mixtapes throughout California, such as “Got Bay? Volume 1,” hosted by E-40. TOPKAT recently won over local listeners, who voted for him as the winner on 106.1 KMEL’s “Battle of the Bay” contest with DJ Backside. For die-hard video gamers, TOPKAT is a hidden play-er with an exclusive song in the # 1 rated basketball video game, 2KSports’ NBA 2K7, which is now in stores. As the summer of 2007 approaches, TOPKAT has released his first single and video for “Here to Stay” from his upcoming LP entitled, “Somethin’ in the Music.” It will be available on May 22, 2007, with major distribution by Koch Records. His official MySpace page at WWW.MYSPACE.COM/TOPKAT offers music downloads, music videos, and many other features. All musical production is done by up-and-coming Vallejo producer 6Fingers of Groundbasics. The blissful marriage of TOPKAT’s articulate delivery, com-bined with a fresh new pioneering sound, will capture the ears and hearts of many fans across the nation, both underground and mainstream. Fittingly described, TOPKAT is a revolutionary for the people, for the struggle, and ultimately, for hip-hop.