After spending almost the first decade of his adulthood incarcerated, Walter Taylor aka Renagade has returned with more skills and a deeper understanding of himself. Born Sept 4th, 1985 in Minneapolis, MN he spent most of his childhood growing up around the twin cities area. Renagade discovered his love for rapping around the age 8-9 when his uncle had brought him and his brother to valley fair. There in a recording booth, Renagade did his first rap to a beat “I got the power” by Snap. That is when he realized his talent and seen where he wanted to be later in life. A few years later he and his family relocated to Atlanta GA where he became friends with lil Zane. This is when his passion for music grew much deeper. After only residing in ATL for two years, his family moved back to Minnesota this time settling down in Duluth. Such a small place it was Duluth seemed to help his talent shine. At the age 15, Renagade started getting in the studio more and more than hosting on the local nightly radio station 91.3 kuws with Dj Jmac. It wasn’t until a horrible tragedy in July 2003 that landed Renagade behind bars. Facing felony murder armed robbery he was sentenced 10 years in prison with 6 years’ probation. He used his imprisonment to his advantage by reading materials and writing often to expand his mind. You see he had much more “free” time then most to focus on his desire for music. After ten long years and hundreds of songs he was released back into the world early July 2013. Even though he wanted to get right back on his grind he instead took some time adapt and enjoy his freedom. Jan 31st2014 he performed one of newest songs completed upon release “dey hatin” feat. Mac Streets at the twins bar. This was just the right come back he needed! When asked what inspired him to do music his response was “his life, so that he could express himself through lyrics”. After his first performance he began opening for artists like Layzie Bone, Lil Flip, Bop Boyz and Bone Crusher. In June 2014 his hit single “I’m the Man” was released onto Uncle J ENT Welcome to the family album that went public. Renagade collaborated with The Rejects featuring in their hit song “Parker” also appearing in their video that aired on YouTube in July 2014. I asked him “what drives your ambition” He answered, “my struggle and the things I been threw in life. I just want the world to hear what I got to say and I won’t stop until my mission is complete. I will never stop writing music because I will always have something going on in life whether it’s good or bad”. So with that said stay tuned in because a minor setback is always a major come back.
I'm enjoying finding new talent and helping them get a little spotlight. Renagade gave me a interview and here's what he had to say:How did you get your name?I've always been solo my whole life and have had the renagade image since a shorty never really ran with a crowd.Who influenced your style?Really didn't have a person I tried to sound like, I grew up listening to T.I., Tupac, Easy-E & Wu-Tang, but my uncle was the one that got me into music.Did you see music being your career as a child and on into adult hood?Yeah I been doing music since I was 9, I haven't stopped since. My mind is set on "they don't have a choice but to hear me"How do you separate yourself from other artists?Everything I rap I have done or I have. I Don't do no jackin, I keep it real.Describe your music in for words.Everything they been missing.Are you looking to work with any other artists?Yeah if it comes to that, but I would like to do a song wit T.I., me and him got stuff in common.How do you feel about the current state of the game?I feel there's alot of gimmicks, I make sure to not to follow the route of alot of artists these days, but when you got money you can say and do anything wit your music.If you could, what would you change about it?Keep doing what I'm doing sooner or later they'll make room.What main stream artists currently have your attention?T.I., Kevin Gates & Bone Thugs -N- Harmony.Do you see yourself doing anything other then music, entertainment wise? Movies ext..Yeah in the process of figuring out a business plan, music is my number one, but you always gotta have options with making money.Anything big happening for you right now?Yeah, I'm currently dropping my debut album "World Wide Stikk Up" with Uncle J Ent, I just had a commercial put out for my album releasing Jan 20th, also a promotion video dropping. I got a lot of shows booked with major artist in the game now. I'll be dropping music videos the beginning of January also.What's next for you?I'm already in the process of putting beats together for my 2nd album, I was on the album Uncle J "Welcome To The Family 1" which had all kinds of major artist on it from Lil Boosie, Krayzie Bone and a lot more. I'll be dropping a single on the 2nd album that will be dropping around March.Words to live by?Never give up and you end up how you start off #workGreat interview Renagade. Looking forward to working with you more.
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Good luck Renagade, I wish you success!
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