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Hometown	Atlanta, GA
Genres	Urban, Hip_Hop
Band Members	High Defynition
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Upcoming Shows	None

Contact Information:	Manager Curtis Vaughn highdefynition.management@gmail.com 1-336-391-2562
# Years Experience Performing Live:	3
Market Draw:	Richmond: 76-100; Atlanta: 31-50
Venue History:	Red Light Cafe - Atlanta, GA Henrico High School - Richmond, VA Cloud IX - Atlanta, GA
Performing Rights Society:	BMI
Discography:	Overachiever-Mixtape EP—2012

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Rapper; born Dominique Alton Robinson also known as High Defynition on June 20, 1990, in Richmond, Virginia to Sharlene Robinson at the Medical College of Virginia. Dominique grew up in Fairfield Court with his mother, until he reached the age of five when he started staying with his aunt and uncle. “Every weekend I would stay at my aunt and uncles house, and I liked it because it was a different vibe there; it wasn’t like the neighborhood I was growing up in. It was different.

When High Defynition was 10 years old, he ended up living in a homeless shelter; but not long after that his aunt and uncle, Lucy and Roger took custody and raised him because of the predicament he was in. The young High Defynition spent the next six years in Henrico County until moving in with his cousin Tomisha and three kids. On January 28, 2008, High Defynition joined the Virginia Army National Guard and a year later in June graduated from Henrico High School. “After I graduated high school and returned from military training in October of ’09 I decided to move to the city of Atlanta; I decided to move to Atlanta to help me further my music career and that has been one of the best decisions of my life, but yet the toughest.” the rapper recalled. As of today High Defynition has earned two Army Achievement Medals, one Georgia Commendation Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal

As a kid, High Defynition loved to profess to his favorite songs on the couch and the shower, but he never imagined rapping could be a possible career. In 2006 he and fellow rapper and friend Chaz decided to come together and create the group Drop Squad Clique (DSC). In 2009 DSC performed at the Henrico High School Talent Show in Richmond. Being the last act to perform, they were ecstatic to close the showcase out and end the night with a huge success. In August of 2010, the duo performed at the Red Light Café in Atlanta, Georgia; marking the beginning of an amazing journey. He is currently working on his first album; to yet be titled and completing his obligations in the Georgia Army National Guard. Also on July 7,2012, High Defynition was nominated against fellow artist 2Chainz, Future, and other Atlanta artist under the category for “Hottest Male Rap/Hip Artist” for the Atlanta’s Hottest Entertainment Awards.

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High Defynition – Watch Me Feat. Imfamous by Check out the new song from High Defynition – Watc
Tell us about where you are from and how you got to this position today. I was born in Richmond VA, and I moved to Atlanta GA when I was 19 years old. The reason for my move to Atlanta was because I felt that I wasn’t getting enough exposure. Growing up with my mother in Fairfield Court I use to listen to a lot of genres of music and run to the stereo just to turn the music up and run back over to the couch and start rocking to the song that was playing. The first time I started rapping was when I was 16 years old. At that same time period I decided to form a group with a high school buddy called Drop Squad Clique. I have currently had one of my singles “Look At Me Now” released on 89.3 FM in Atlanta on December 8th 2010. What are you currently working on and what can we expect to see? Currently I am working on my solo album entitled Position of Power, which currently have two singles available for download on itunes. Those tracks are Watch Me Feat. Imfamous and Drop It Low Feat. Young Dbo (R.I.P). Everyone can expect to see appearances on the album from Da Public’s Eye and other independent artist. Tell us about one of the hardest challenges you had to face in the industry? I think the hardest thing that I’ve had to face is getting my voice heard, figuring out how to get shows without a manager, and getting other artist to take it serious when featuring on tracks. What was one of the biggest set backs in your career and how did you bounce back? My biggest set back was when I moved to Atlanta. I had to build new relationships and find that support like I had when I was in Va. What are some things artists need to be careful of? The main thing I think artist need to be careful of is dealing with the posers and those who say they do this and that in the industry. There are a lot of scammers out there and they really try to suck artist in. What suggestions do you have for other artists like yourself? Reach for the stars and believe in yourself, don’t let the haters bring you down. Remember the ones who are hating and blogging on your music are usually the ones that are purchasing your songs. What are the best ways to sell your products as an artist? The best ways to sell your products would be promotion, without promotion who is going to hear and than purchase your songs. What is one of your favorite ways to promote yourself and your music? My favorite way to promote myself and my music is by using the web and social sites such as Facebook and Myspace. Any last comments or statements? Oh yea, keep a eye out for my album Position of Power and new tracks “Hate Me” Featuring Da Public’s Eye and Shoo Fly (Never Loved You) Remix By Imfamous Featuring myself.

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