Shortyo
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Richard Hentosh better known by his stage name, Shortyo, is an American hip hop
artist and businessman. He is the CEO
of Affiliated Records. He co-owns Cornerboy Clothing with fellow Philly MC Cyssero. He is one of the only artists from Philadelphia that has major distribution with Koch Entertainment
.
neighborhood Shortyo was abandoned by his father when he was young and was raised by his mother and grandmother. Later moving to Eddystone, Pennsylvania
Shortyo attended Eddystone Elementary School where he got a nack for music from his 3rd grade teacher. Shortyo attended Ridley High School in Folsom, where he started to craft his skills on the mic. Shortyo performed at a few clubs and performed at his High School After Prom party.
Music started early from Shortyo, around the age of 9, with the help of a friend whose dad was a piano player, he began freestyling and writing rhymes to the beats his friends dad was creating on the keyboard.
In his neighborhood, Hentosh was known as "Shorty Ounce", a nickname that eventually developed into his stage name, "Shortyo". The nickname was giving to him in high school by a friend who used to sit around class with Rich and listen to him freestyle.
and Daz
.
and that he was going to drop his new album King Of The Kounty
On Affiliated/E1. Shortyo released the 1st single off the album titled Stripper featuring multi platinum artist Yung Berg
. Later on his official website shortyo announced the album would be released October 13, 2009 and features artists like Lil Wayne
, Nate Dogg
, Too Short, and more.
, will be released in early 2012. Shortyo also reveled the 1st single off the album will be titles "Getting Money" And Feature multi platinum artist Snoop Dogg
and fellow Affiliated Entertainment Group R&B Singer Shoshyn. Later on his official Facebook shortyo announced the album would feature artists like DMX, Bow Wow
, Fabolous
, Justin Bieber
and more.
.
Hip hop
Hip hop is a form of musical expression and artistic culture that originated in African-American and Latino communities during the 1970s in New York City, specifically the Bronx. DJ Afrika Bambaataa outlined the four pillars of hip hop culture: MCing, DJing, breaking and graffiti writing...
artist and businessman. He is the CEO
Chief executive officer
A chief executive officer , managing director , Executive Director for non-profit organizations, or chief executive is the highest-ranking corporate officer or administrator in charge of total management of an organization...
of Affiliated Records. He co-owns Cornerboy Clothing with fellow Philly MC Cyssero. He is one of the only artists from Philadelphia that has major distribution with Koch Entertainment
Koch Entertainment
Koch Entertainment was a music, film and television distribution company. It was purchased by E1 Entertainment in 2005 and now operates under the name E1 Entertainment.-History:The company began in 1975 as Koch International...
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Early years
Originally from the Highland Gardens section 8 housing in the Chester, PennsylvaniaChester, Pennsylvania
Chester is a city in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States, with a population of 33,972 at the 2010 census. Chester is situated on the Delaware River, between the cities of Philadelphia and Wilmington, Delaware.- History :...
neighborhood Shortyo was abandoned by his father when he was young and was raised by his mother and grandmother. Later moving to Eddystone, Pennsylvania
Eddystone, Pennsylvania
Eddystone is a borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,442 at the 2000 census.-Early history:The area at the mouth of Ridley Creek was first called "Tequirassy" by Native Americans. The land was owned by Olof Persson Stille, one of the early settlers from New...
Shortyo attended Eddystone Elementary School where he got a nack for music from his 3rd grade teacher. Shortyo attended Ridley High School in Folsom, where he started to craft his skills on the mic. Shortyo performed at a few clubs and performed at his High School After Prom party.
Music started early from Shortyo, around the age of 9, with the help of a friend whose dad was a piano player, he began freestyling and writing rhymes to the beats his friends dad was creating on the keyboard.
In his neighborhood, Hentosh was known as "Shorty Ounce", a nickname that eventually developed into his stage name, "Shortyo". The nickname was giving to him in high school by a friend who used to sit around class with Rich and listen to him freestyle.
Living My Life
From the beginning of his professional recording career, when no major label gave him a record deal, Shortyo created Affiliated Records as his own independent label. After striking a deal with 101 Distribution to distribute his material, Shortyo released his 2001 debut album Living My Life with features from acclaimed rappers such as KuruptKurupt
Ricardo Emmanuel Brown , better known by his stage name Kurupt, also known as Kurupt Tha Kingpin, Kurupt Young Gotti or Young Gotstra is an American rapper and former Executive Vice President of Death Row Records...
and Daz
Daz
Daz may refer to:*Daz Dillinger, an American record producer and rapper.*Daz Sampson, a British dance music producer and vocalist.*Daz , a laundry detergent sold in the United Kingdom....
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Death Notice and Bad Deal
In 2005, Shortyo recorded a follow up album to Living My Life titled Death Notice. The album was scheduled to be released on 101 Distribution but after a year or so of not getting paid Shortyo decided to terminate the deal with 101 Distribution. Later in that year Shortyo put the album out for free online and all digital outlets and decided to take a break from being the artist and focus on bringing new artists out and developing them.King Of The Kounty
Shortyo announced on May 21, 2009 that his Company Affiliated Records had inked a deal with the major distribution company E1 Entertainment also known as Koch EntertainmentKoch Entertainment
Koch Entertainment was a music, film and television distribution company. It was purchased by E1 Entertainment in 2005 and now operates under the name E1 Entertainment.-History:The company began in 1975 as Koch International...
and that he was going to drop his new album King Of The Kounty
King of the Kounty
King of the Kounty is an album by rap artist Shortyo released on October 13, 2009, on Affiliated Entertainment Group / Koch Entertainment.-Recording:Most of the album's recording took place in Shortyos recording studio located in Lehighton Pennsylvania...
On Affiliated/E1. Shortyo released the 1st single off the album titled Stripper featuring multi platinum artist Yung Berg
Yung Berg
Christian Ward , better known by his stage name Yung Berg, is an American rapper from Chicago. He is of African American and Puerto Rican descent. His first single was "Sexy Lady" which features R&B singer Junior. Yung Berg had been previously signed to DMX's Bloodline Records as Ice Berg. He is...
. Later on his official website shortyo announced the album would be released October 13, 2009 and features artists like Lil Wayne
Lil Wayne
Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr. , better known by his stage name Lil Wayne, is an American rapper. At the age of nine, Lil Wayne joined Cash Money Records as the youngest member of the label, and half of the duo, The B.G.'z, with B.G.. In 1997, Lil Wayne joined the group Hot Boys, which also included...
, Nate Dogg
Nate Dogg
Nathaniel Dwayne Hale , better known by his stage name Nate Dogg, was an American musician. He is noted for his membership of rap trio 213 and his solo career in which he collaborated with Dr. Dre, Warren G, Tupac and Snoop Dogg on many hit releases. Nate Dogg released three solo albums, G-Funk...
, Too Short, and more.
Father Forgive Me
On July 4, 2011 Shortyo announced on his Official Facebook page the title of his next album. Titled Father Forgive Me, shortyo's 2nd album being distributed by EOne Entertainment also known as Koch EntertainmentKoch Entertainment
Koch Entertainment was a music, film and television distribution company. It was purchased by E1 Entertainment in 2005 and now operates under the name E1 Entertainment.-History:The company began in 1975 as Koch International...
, will be released in early 2012. Shortyo also reveled the 1st single off the album will be titles "Getting Money" And Feature multi platinum artist Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg
Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. , better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Snoop is best known as a rapper in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of Dr. Dre's most notable protégés. Snoop Dogg was a Crip gang member while in high school...
and fellow Affiliated Entertainment Group R&B Singer Shoshyn. Later on his official Facebook shortyo announced the album would feature artists like DMX, Bow Wow
Bow Wow
Shad Gregory Moss , better known by his stage name Bow Wow , is an American rapper and actor. As Lil' Bow Wow, he released his first album, Beware of Dog in 2000 at age 13, which was followed by Doggy Bag 2001...
, Fabolous
Fabolous
John David Jackson , better known by his stage name Fabolous, is an American rapper of African American and Dominican descent. He grew up in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Part of his early popularity arose from his hit single "Can't Deny It" in 2001, from his debut...
, Justin Bieber
Justin Bieber
Justin Drew Bieber is a Canadian pop/R&B singer, songwriter and actor. Bieber was discovered in 2008 by Scooter Braun, who came across Bieber's videos on YouTube and later became his manager...
and more.
Ventures
Shortyo has also established himself as an entrepreneur like his fellow hip hop moguls. In interview, he stated that "my companies are an extension of me. They're close to me. It's not like running a major corporation, where there's no emotional attachment. Everything I Do its from my own self experience."Record labels
Shortyo is the founder of Affiliated Records . The label would was initially stated as an outlet to release his material when no label would sign him. In 2009 Shortyo partnered up with his cousin and started Affiliated Entertainment Group which is a 360° entertainment company. The company serves as a record label, talent/management agency, and music publishing company and maintains control over development, production, administration, branding, marketing and distribution through its deal with Koch EntertainmentKoch Entertainment
Koch Entertainment was a music, film and television distribution company. It was purchased by E1 Entertainment in 2005 and now operates under the name E1 Entertainment.-History:The company began in 1975 as Koch International...
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Studio albums
- Living My Life (2001)
- Death Notice (2005)
- King Of The KountyKing of the KountyKing of the Kounty is an album by rap artist Shortyo released on October 13, 2009, on Affiliated Entertainment Group / Koch Entertainment.-Recording:Most of the album's recording took place in Shortyos recording studio located in Lehighton Pennsylvania...
(2009) - Father Forgive Me (2012)
Guest Appearances
- Think Of Me - HaystakHaystakHaystak is an American rapper of Irish and German descent. He is a native of Lebanon, Tennessee, who was raised in a home by his grandparents....
(featuring Shortyo & Cutty Mac) - Get Ya Head Right - HaystakHaystakHaystak is an American rapper of Irish and German descent. He is a native of Lebanon, Tennessee, who was raised in a home by his grandparents....
(featuring CWB & Shortyo) - Game Over - Cyssero (featuring KuruptKuruptRicardo Emmanuel Brown , better known by his stage name Kurupt, also known as Kurupt Tha Kingpin, Kurupt Young Gotti or Young Gotstra is an American rapper and former Executive Vice President of Death Row Records...
& Shortyo) - Backstabbers - Shoshyn (featuring 2Pac & Shortyo)
- Everyday - Shoshyn (featuring Shortyo)
- I'ma Bang - TM (featuring Stat QuoStat QuoStanley Benton, better known as Stat Quo, is an American rapper. Benton worked his way to college and attended University of Florida, where he majored in economics and international business in 2000. Benton was contemplating law school, until veteran Southern rapper Scarface encouraged him to rap...
, City Boy & Shortyo)