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Originally from Brooklyn, NY (921 Myrtle Ave...Tompkins Projects...just 2 blocks from Marcy Projects). He goes by the rap artist name of "Hostile" AKA Choclito DeCoco. Hostile has performed at a Stephon Marbury benefit in 1999, Freaknik 2000 in TX; which included performances from Nelly, Case, Swisha House, Miracle, and The Youngbloodz; opened for The Geto Boys, The Dayton Family, Jaheim, and Swisha House All-Stars...he also did a "bum-rush" of WKIIZ in Harker Heights,TX---where Hostile went to the station and freestyled for Radio On-Air Personality/ Co-Host David Jordan who in turn introduced Hostile to the head Radio On-Air Personality / Morning Show Host and eventual Production Manager Mychal Maguire who at first had Hostile come in as a special guest on-air personality which led to him doing commercial spots, and CO-hosting Talent Tuesday and Local Lyrics Saturday. All this while serving his country in a career in the military at Fort Hood, TX. Hostile's latest attempt at " the biz" was 2003 in NYC at MTV's Def Jam Vendetta Talent Search. As a considerably talented artist, with 15+yrs experience: including numerous live performances, as well as recognition and collaboration with Hip-Hop legends such as Sha-Rock (of the Funky Four + 1);In a recent interview Hostile discussed the industry and his place in the machine..."I love music and dedicate myself to my art wholeheartedly. Currently Hostile resides in Elmira, NY (Da 6th Borough). Home of 2 maximum security prisons; as well as the home and birthplace of Tommy Hilfiger, Mark Twain, Ernie Davis, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Hal Roach...talent! "Talk is cheap and action speaks louder than words!! I believe GOD put everyone here for a reason. I believe my reason and my gift...is my music".

Musical Styles

• Gangsta
• Underground Rap
• East Coast Hip-Hop
• Freestyle

Influences

• Jay-Z
• Nas
• Mobb Deep
• Eminem
• 50cent
• Notorious B.i
• .g