POUNDZ
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Born and raised in Hopkinsville, KY, Carlis
Hatcher, known to many and soon to be known
to the world as Poundz, experienced some hard
times where he was a foster child until the age of
19. Knowing only of his biological mother, but
nothing of his father, Poundz came from what
some may consider a “broken home.” As a
result, at an early age, Poundz turned to the
streets for a source of income, which he
discusses in his lyrics. Rapping since the 7th
grade, Poundz notes the Notorious B.I.G. a.k.a.
Biggie Smalls, and The Nappy Roots, who are
also from Kentucky, are his biggest influences.
He states that the Biggie is his biggest influence
due to his creative swag and ability to make one
feel like they know him without ever laying eyes
on him. As for The Nappy Roots, Poundz credits
their ability to overcome the odds surrounding
their unsure release date, and still being able to
achieve platinum status making their critics
respect them and their style as the reason he is
influenced by them; not to mention, Poundz
knows some of them on a personal level. With
his distinct sound and emotional type of flow,
Poundz will be the next artist to put Kentucky on
the map and carry the state to a status that has
yet to be achieved. Over the years, Poundz has
performed in an array of events throughout
Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. Most notably,
Poundz performed at the Inn Towne Café where
he was approached by an A&R Executive from
RCA Records, which led to him opening up for
the Ying Yang Twins at the Ritz Night Club in
Cincinnati, OH. Poundz’s debut album entitled
“Heavy Weight” will be released on Ear Hustle
Music Group in 2008. Under the management of
Lav. Life Entertainment, and working with Kenny
“The Wiz” Washington, amongst other artists
and producers, Poundz is gearing up to take the
world by storm. Believing it is a blessing just to
be here after all that he has been through;
Poundz states, “Failure is my biggest fear as
well as my biggest motivation!”
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Bank Roll
Lyrics By: Poundz and Z-Man
Produced By: The  Wizzrd
featuring: Z-Man of Thugs N' Hillbillyz
Dolla Day
Lyrics By: Poundz, and Decompozed
featuring: Dekompozed
Produced By: The Wizzrd
Front To Back
Lyrics By: Poundz
Produced By: The  Wizzrd
Self Made Man
Lyrics By: Poundz
Produced By: The Wizzrd
Wood Grain Gripper
Lyrics By: Poundz
Produced By: The Wizzrd
Intro
lyrics By: Poundz
Produced By:: Steven King
Additional Production By: The Wizzrd