Artist Bio AOB VEET James (AOB VEET) Solomon Jr. • Where are you from? West Tampa • Where were you born? Tampa, Florida • What is your Birthday? January 11, 1987 • Why did you start rapping & why you continue? I always played around with it as a youth, started to take it serious when my friends dad died. I love doing it and the feedback that I got back from it motivates me more. • Did you have another career before music? Basketball career • Who do you look up to in the music industry & why? Busta Rhymes, Michael Jackson, and James Brown just to names a few. Because all of these artists they inspire me to be me and because they make the music that they love. Also 50 cent & Master P because their very knowledgeable of the business of the music industry. • What influence you and your music? Personal & Real life situations, can’t forget MONEY lol! • Have you ever met your music idol? No, I haven’t had the chance to meet any of my music idols. • When did you start music? In the year of 2009 • When did you know you wanted to do music for a career? My show after recording my first official mixtape • Who helped you out in the beginning stages of your career? My family, My AOB Team & A couple of local supporters • Have you ever released an album or single? No, I’m currently working on releasing my first official single in 2013. • Have you ever featured on another artist album? / Who & when was it released? Yes, I’ve features on my friend, A-M-P’s Field Vision album on a song titled Gangland in 2013. • How do you book shows? Networking & Booking Companies • Who do you sound like? My style comes from the artist that influences me. 50 cent, Busta Rhymes, etc.. • Who buys your music? I have a diverse fan base • What’s special about your music that makes you different? I don’t follow trends or fades, i just do music feel good about • Why should people care about your music? Because music is about emotions and I write songs for all feelings. • What type of music do you like to perform? High energy songs • Do you write your own music? Yes write and sometimes produce my own music • What other roles do you play in the industry besides music? I also direct and shoot music videos • What do you do with your free time? Write direct movies & play basketball • What community programs are you involved in? None at the time but I talk with the youth about life after school and to stay focused on their goals • What are you trying to do in the industry? Have a successful career and have control of my creative • What do you want be known for or as? The first person from my city which is Tampa, Fl and to have longevity in the music industry without juke music……. • What is your favorite quote? Anything is possible – Kevin Garnett • What quote or sentence would best describe you? All out is my life style - AOB VEET • What kind of music do you listen to? All Genres of music • What are your top 5 favorite songs? 1. 50 cent – God gave me style 2. James Brown – Big Payback 3. Jay-Z – Already Home 4. Busta Rhymes – Put your hands where my eyes can see 5. Michael Jackson – Working Day & Night • What are your thoughts of the current music industry? I feel the industry is only looking for artist with one song or one hit there are not really looking for all around artist. • What do think would help the industry survive? By signing artist that are not trying to follow trends of other artists. • When do you promote yourself? Every day I wear my own clothes with my logo on them Social media & my street team. You can contact me or follow threw these links EMAIL - @AOB2202@GMAIL.COM FACEBOOK.COM/AOBVEET TWITTER - @AOBVEET INSTAGRAM - @AOBVEET