Music Nation is a Music Video Competition for Independent Artists

MUSIC NATION COMPETITION 1 - FINALIST!!! Verbal Science, aka VS, credits a diverse group of hip-hop legends for the inspiration that led him to begin rapping: Tupac Shakur, Notorious B.I.G, Busta Rhymes, Big L, The Lost Boyz, A Tribe Called Quest, Naughty by Nature, Canibus, Chino XL, Talib Kweli, Jay-Z, Nas, and Eminem, just to name a few. His debut album, In Da Lab, delivers 14 lyrically sound, heart-pounding tracks that represent a new generation of hip-hop. Verbal Science speaks to us about his life experiences through his tasteful vocabulary, unique writing, and stylistic flare. By customizing a unique multi-syllable rhyme scheme, his messages are received and understood by audiences of all ages and backgrounds. This album represents the positive image that Verbal Science embodies. DJ Short-E, of Hot4Eva Records, produced this revolutionary album which offers a fresh alternative to todays hip-hop sound. Verbal Science has appeared twice in XXL Magazine and has performed at various nightclubs, including: Floyds, Hard Rock Casino, Skye, Headliners, Malios Lounge, Rain Lounge, and Studio Inc. Most recently he starred in his first music video "Whatchu Ridin On", featuring ChopperYoungCity with special appearances from Paul Wall, Tony Yayo, Mike Jones, T-Pain and others. Furthermore, VS has won local rap competitions sponsored by the top rated radio stations in Tampa Bay, 95.7 The Beat and Wild 98.7. Verbal Science was born in Brooklyn, and grew up in Middletown, New York. He then moved to Tampa, Florida in 2004 to produce In Da Lab with Hot4Eva Records. He has remained in the Tampa area and works as a Recreational Coordinator/Advocate for children with disabilities, while also pursuing his passion for writing and rapping at night.