Mysonne “The NY General” Biography

Mysonne, known as “the New York General” to his fans, is an independent, Bronx-based MC. He is known for his introspective style and brutally honest lyrics, laid artfully over heart pounding beats. With an undying love of hip hop, and an impressive resume of mix tapes, online tracks and videos, this experienced MC is out to prove that struggle can make you stronger. Music has helped Mysonne get through his darkest moments. He was forced to grow up fast when, at the age of 11, his father died. While his family found a loving home with his grandparents, outside was a treacherous, poverty-stricken world of drugs, gangs and violence. Mysonne kept himself out of trouble by pouring his energy into hip hop and his other love, basketball, competing in the Rucker Park Basketball leagues with future NBA stars like Allen Iverson, Stephon Marbury and Rafer “Skip To My Lou” Alston. In the 90s, Mysonne made a name for himself in the rap game, battling artists like Shyne and DMX and taking over the mix tape circuit. It seemed like Mysonne was on top of the world. He was appearing on magazine covers, killing the mix tape game, his son was born and he scored a major deal with the iconic record label, Def Jam by the late Chris Lighty. Then, Mysonne was picked up for a line-up one day, and a witness misidentified him as the culprit in an armed robbery. Prosecutors offered him a plea deal: five years in prison. But Mysonne didn't want to accept time for a crime he didn't commit. He went to trial to prove his innocence, and ended up spending seven years in prison. Mysonne has been working diligently to reestablish himself in the trenches, constantly releasing new videos, music and rocking stages nationally and internationally. He has numerous music collaborations with ground breaking artists such as Chinx Drugz, Rick Ross, Pusha T, The Game, Cory Gunz, and Hopsin, amongst others. Even though record labels have thrown contracts at him left and right, Mysonne has decided to remain independent to deliver exactly the type of music that his fans want. He started his own company, US Entertainment, to maintain creative control over the production, distribution, and promotion of his work. Mysonne shares his insight, strength and hustle through his music. He isn’t afraid to reflect and examine his thoughts and feelings, to put his life and emotions into his music. His experiences with the justice system compel him to voice the social and economic issues of the ghetto. When Mysonne isn't in the studio, he volunteers his time to mentor incarcerated youth, through the Gathering for Justice, a civil rights organization founded by Harry Belafonte.

Mysonne represents the underdog, refusing to succumb to negativity. While his life has been full of struggle, those struggles have made him the man he is today. He constantly defines his own success, breaking through the barriers society has placed on him. Mysonne is ready to prove to the world that the “General of New York” will triumph against all odds.