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Happy 49th Birthday To “The Ghost” Styles P!

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NY crime rhyme vet David Styles, better known to the Hip Hop world as Styles P, turns 49 years young today.

The L.O.X.(Living Off Experience) co-founder along with Sheek Louch and Jadakiss began their careers with platinum honors, appearing on Puff’s No Way Out album and selling a million copies of their debut LP Money, Power and Respect. Styles has put out seven full length solo projects along with a host of mixtapes and callabos throughout his career, establishing himself as one of the top lyricists in the rap game. “The Ghost” has also made a proactive contribution in keping the hood healthy by opening all natural juice bars in NYC as well as his natural supplement and vitamin company built along with his wife Adjua Styles called Farmacy For Life.

From everyone here at The Source, we send a “Super Gangster And A Gentleman” salute to Styles on his born day and we hope that he enjoys today and many more!

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Jadakiss To Host Birthday Bash For Styles P At NYC’s Irving Plaza

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Get ready for a night of pure hip-hop magic as iconic rapper Styles P takes the stage to celebrate his 49th birthday at Irving Plaza on November 27, 2023, hosted by none other than the legendary Jadakiss. This highly anticipated event promises to be an unforgettable experience for fans of the legendary rapper, and it coincides with the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop music, adding an extra layer of significance to the celebration.

The concert will feature opening sets by Smoke Dza and Steel Sessions, featuring the incredible talents of Oswin Benjamin, Iman Nunez, and Katt Rockell. Adding to the excitement, Willie J Peso and Messiah will serve as support acts, ensuring the crowd stays hyped all night long.  

Styles P, known for his remarkable contributions to the world of hip-hop, has a surprise in store for his fans. He will perform with a live band with special guest Brady Watt of Bass Bars. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to witness the fusion of live instrumentation and Styles P’s iconic rhymes.What sets this celebration apart is the exclusive collaboration announcements by Styles P. The first collaboration, “The Ghost,” is with Doja Pak, Mechanics Farm, and Strain Gang, promising a unique blend of artistry and style. A complete line of flowers, hashholes, and rosin will be available at select retailers, providing fans with a tangible piece of this momentous occasion.

“I wanted to make my 49th birthday unforgettable for my fans, so we’ve got some special surprises in store. It’s going to be a night of hip-hop, celebration, and great music,” Styles P shared.

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Styles P Announces ‘Respect My Legacy’ Farewell Tour

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Styles P, the veteran New York rapper and one-third of the legendary Rap trio The LOX, is preparing to retire from his solo rap career

After a prolific career that includes 15 solo albums and six collaborative projects, Styles P, the veteran New York rapper and one-third of the legendary Rap trio The LOX, is preparing to retire from his solo rap career. His latest album, “Penultimate: A Calm Wolf Is Still A Wolf,” released on January 27, 2023, has marked a high note in his journey.

Before bidding farewell to his solo rap career, Styles P is hitting the road for the ‘Respect My Legacy’ Tour, announced on October 20, 2023. The U.S. tour will span eleven cities through February, commencing at Irving Plaza in New York City on November 27, just a day before the emcee’s 49th birthday. The tour will feature support from Harlem’s own Smoke DZA and a headlining performance by Styles P alongside a live band. Brady Watt’s Bass & Bars ensemble will accompany Styles for the special birthday celebration show in New York, and Ramakhandra will join the emcee for the remaining tour dates.

The tour news comes on the heels of Styles P’s sold-out ‘Respect My Legacy’ concert in Toronto on October 12, marking his first-ever solo show in the Canadian city. As Styles P prepares to say goodbye to his solo career, the ‘Respect My Legacy’ Tour promises to be a memorable and emotional journey for both the artist and his fans.

You can see the tour dates below.

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Styles P and Farma Cares Host First-Ever ‘Plant Based Community Dine-In Night’ in Yonkers

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Styles P and Farma Cares Host First-Ever 'Plant Based Community Dine-In Night' in Yonkers

On Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, renowned New York rapper Styles P’s nonprofit organization, Farma Cares, joined forces with the Yonkers Family YMCA to introduce their inaugural ‘Plant-Based Community Dine-In Night.’ The event, which took place at the local YMCA’s gymnasium in Yonkers, New York, was a tremendous success, providing nutritious meals to over 200 Yonkers residents, including families, seniors, and young individuals.

Styles P, who has dedicated more than a decade of his career to promoting community health through ventures like Juices For Life and Farmacy For Life, launched Farma Cares as an extension of his commitment to bringing the benefits of fresh produce to underserved communities. This collaboration with the Yonkers Family YMCA marks the beginning of a series of monthly Plant-Based Community Dine-In Nights to serve Styles P’s hometown community.

The Yonkers event follows the recent unveiling of a mural in the South Bronx, dedicated to Styles P’s group, The LOX, highlighting the rapper’s impact on the community.

You can see images from the night below.

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Styles P Explains Why Young Rappers Continue To Sign Bad Deals

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A lot of rappers enter the rap game with minimal understanding of the business side of things. Oftentimes, this leads to complications down the line. Some of our favorite rappers of all time have been stuck in bad contracts (i.e. Lil Wayne & Kanye). There are far more resources now than ever before. Still, there are many artists who find themselves trapped in terrible contracts. According to Styles P, this is an unfortunate cycle that’s bound to repeat in the future with younger generations of artists.

During a recent interview with I Never Knew TV, Styles P explained that artists often face few other options. When asked about why he thinks young artists continue to ink these types of deals, he responded, “What are they going to do? Not sign a deal?” In his opinion, there are two avenues for a rapper to go. “It’s really simple, you’re going to sign a deal or you’re not going to sign a deal. You’re going to take your shot or not take your shot,” he explained. Though he acknowledged the number of changes in the industry, such as the value of going independent, he related the issues with signing contracts to the early days of The LOX.

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Ghost said that The LOX would’ve been “idiots” had they not signed a deal at the beginning of their career. “The time we came up, we would’ve been f*cking idiots to not sign a deal. You take the deal, you do what you gotta do and you move on. You know, you make the best of it,” he explained. He compared signing a contract with a label to landing a new job. “Everyone doesn’t start at a high level,” he explained.

Regardless, Styles P said that taking the risk can be worth it down the line. He explained that The LOX already had better money coming in from their advance compared to the annual salary of a police officer or the average citizen. “Do you not do that and just say, ‘Nah, it’s not good enough,’ and then wait for another window of opportunity to come when you may have seen 20 windows of opportunities already? Now, that bad deal’s there but you have a chance to get in front of things. You just gotta take the bad deal,” he said. 

Styles P (of The LOX) Releases New Video For “Death Before Dishonor”

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Soon after announcing his retirement in the fourth quarter of last year, Styles P released his second to last solo album Penultimate: A Calm Wolf Is Still A Wolf on January 27, 2023. Today (2/21/2023), The LOX rapper shares the official Bo-directed music video for album single “Death Before Dishonor” (featuring bass player, producer, singer, and band leader Brady Watt). 

“After I did Bass & Bars with Brady Watt, we agreed that we’d be doing more sh*t together in the future”, said Styles. “This song was that. As a 48 year old emcee, I like to step outside of my comfort zone, and I did that here. [‘Death Before Dishonor’] has a different feel not typical to Styles P, but still fits in with what I do. I didn’t even know Brady could sing or produce, but when he played me this track, I just followed my emcee intuition and started working on it right then and there.“

With guest appearances  from Bucky and Brady Watt, and production from Vinny Idol, Black Saun, Ty Feif, as well as Styles P’s son, Noah Styles, among others, Penultimate: A Calm Wolf Is Still A Wolf is P’s 15th solo project. 

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