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Hip-Hop is where William Gone found comfort, growing up in the crime infested streets of the Bronx in the 1980's. True to his rugged sentimental nature, Gone’s style of rhyme is peppered with the joy and pain of real life experience. The name Gone is throwback to his days as an inner city youth, where he experienced poverty, crime, and drug abuse in the hood. William Gone grew up in the Soundview section of the Bronx with his mother, a single parent. He witnessed the struggle through her eyes and proudly states that she is "the most inspirational person” in his life. His rhymes can be considered expressions of his appreciation of her love and sacrifice. Tough love taught Gone to always aim high and aggressively pursue his dreams. In the streets of New York City, Gone honed his craft. His music is a direct reflection of his life. His influences include Rakim, Krs-1, Jay-Z and Nas. Gone maintains an abundance of noteworthy tracks including the new hit single "Big Boy Truck", produced by Ralph Random (Dipset, Drag-On). William Gone keeps the streets hyped from numerous mix-tape collaborations including his own “Maybach Series” hosted by DJ Vlad, with exclusive drops from Swizz Beats and Desert Storm. His hits have been featured on a host of other mix-tapes with DJs Green Lantern (Hot97 FM), Rob E Rob, Black Jesus, Haze and Capcom from Black Wall Street, and international DJ Ophax. Gone also keeps the Internet buzzing with over 120 virtual MP3 profiles, and hundreds of thousands of virtual friends, and 1 million unique listens. As a member of the group Official Pham, William Gone was the first independent Hip-Hop artist to have a song featured on satellite TV's Music Choice Channel. Official Phams' solo-debut single "I need a..." (Recorded and released by Avatar Records/EMI) was also aired on the season finale of "The Bernie Mac Show". And lending to his versatility as an independent artist, Gone was featured on the Dance single "I am in heaven", for Holly James; produced by famed Dance producer David Anthony (Janet Jackson, 3LW). His inconceivable ability to enhance the flavor on the track helped the single climb to the Top 10 in Europe. Gone is currently featured on the number 1 hit single in Asia- “Hey DJ” from the self-titled debut album of International Pop sensation – Reenie. William Gone has a professional knowledge of the music industry having worked at Universal/Pallas Records, and landing a record deal with Avatar Records/EMI. Gone gained first-hand experience under the guidance of mentors Fab Five Freddy (Yo! MTV RAPS, Hip-Hop icon movie Wild Style) and Roy Cormier (Rush Management/Def Jam Records). All this is what separates William Gone from the others. A true artist is one who can captivate with his music to inspire an audience. Catch a rising star, here today…GONE. myspace.com/gonenyc myspace.com/williamgone soundclick.com/gonenyc gonenyc.imeem.com gonenyc.buzznet.com isound.com/gonenyc williamgone.musicnation.com wyplanet.com/williamgone reverbnation.com/williamgone blackplanet.com/williamgone numberone.com/gone thatshiphop.com/williamgone