Chuck Die$el

‘Create Reality’ is more than just a catch phrase, it's a philosophy, a way of life. And it's the way Chuck Die$el chooses to live his, keeping it real in a world that so often lies. He's carved out his own path as a rap artist, making a powerful statement with his quick witted, lyrical grooves. Reawakening that part of you that thought anything was possible, he's reminding you that the choice to act is yours. If you've got ambition, with a bit of hard work the world is within your reach – by believing in the reality that you want to create, your dreams become your reality.

Having been inspired by a rap battle with his cousins, Chuck was just 10 years old when he penned his first rhymes, and was recording and producing his own tracks within a few years. With a rocky start to his life, constantly moving and surviving on food stamps, music was the bedrock of Chuck's youth. Music became his bloodstream, and there was rhythm in the beat of his heart. When his head should've been buried in his homework, he would be lost in his lyrics, and he'd rap through the hallways between class. He began to discover different worlds of music at his public library, and immersed himself in Eminem's Encore and LL Cool J's Radio. In his music you can still hear those early influences of Isaiah Rashad, Lil Wayne, Kanye West, and Ludacris.

Over the past two years, people have started taking notice of what Chuck's got to offer. His first EP Adolescent Nights, released last year, saw him collaborating with multi-platinum producers and taking his writing process to new heights. He's got plenty of new projects in the works, showcasing his impressive dynamic range that goes from hyping you up with witty, quick paced party starters, to chilling you out with smooth, rolling, thought provoking beats. Be on the lookout for his forthcoming Summer Sessions mixtape, as well as a new album, Trap Diesel, due for release later this year.