Bio

Diversely inspired by hip-hop, new wave, rock and alternative, Baron blends his powerful vocals and songwriting talents to create a phenomenal mix on his sophomore album "Celebrity". "Celebrity" a celebration of life album is meant to be a musical experiment to rediscover one's own celebrity. Baron released his freshman poetry album "Troubled Man" in '04.

 

At a young age, Baron who was raised by his grandmother, channeled his outlandish imagination into music and a love for writing. In 2003 Baron moved from the urban mecca of Newark, NJ to the bright lights of New York City to pursue his passion for the arts, and break into the entertainment industry. His unique looks, creative mindset and unwavering determination resulted in Baron uncanny ability to win over audiences of diverse backgrounds across the world.

 

Sensing a changing of the tides in music, Baron decided to utilize his entrepreneurship to forge ahead without a major record label and create his own. With the immerse benefit of keeping complete creative control and remaining true to art, Baron continues to deliver provocative music that keeps his fans wanting to know what will he do next.

 

Albums:

 

Celebrity (2008)

Troubled Man (2004)

 

Selected Performances:

 

Love Ball at the Nokia Theater (NYC)

Out Loud & Proud at NJPAC (NJ)

Outoberfest (MI)

OutHipHop.com Anniversary Showcase (CA)

Latex Ball; Roseland Ballroom (NYC) 

West Virginia Pride (WV)

Atlanta Pride (GA)

Harvard's Black Arts Festival (MA)

Nuyorican Poets Cafe (NYC)

 

Press/Interview:

 

The Last Baron of New York - Advocate.com

Bleu Magazine - Summer 09 Issue

Swerve Magazine - Summer 09 Issue

Maurice Runea Show - Baron (Part 1 & 2) 

Hotmess Radio 91.9 KCSB

Outing the Music Industry

Da DooDirty Show

 

Accomplishments:

 

'04 Winner "Golden Pineapple" Fresh Fruit Festival

'08 Winner Velocity Magazine Awards; Best Alternative Artist

'09 Nominated Velocity Magazine Award Best Music Video Category 

'09 Nominated OutMusic Award; Best Hip-Hop Song

'09 Winner Reader's Choice Poll; (Outhiphop.com)
     Best Album, Best Music Video, Best Song Feel Like Fashion

'10 OutMusic Awards Winner for "Why You Hate Me" colab with Infinite

'11 Winner in Creativity, Nations United Awards in Toronto

 

 

Song Placements in Film:

 

Finding Me Dir. by Roger Omeous - 

(Feel Like Fashion, Birds)

Blueprint Dir. by Kirk Shannon Butts -

(Birds, To The Moon)

Drama Queenz (Season 2) Dir. by Dane Joseph -

Theme Song (Celebrity)

After Party Babies Dir. by Enrique Cru - 

(Throw it On Me)

Christopher Street (Season 2) Dir. by Dwight Allen O'Neil -

(Feel Like Fashion)

 

 Featured Artist: 

 

"Make Me Cry", King Jabbar - Ghetto Sheek

"Secret Love", Jesse O - Love and Go Crazy

"Star Warz", William Scott - STAR/LIGHT

"Goodnight", Granthm - Life As I Know It

"Why You Hate Me", Infinite - Harlem's Daughter 

"Make My Exit", Brentyzce 

"Show Me Your L0ve", Millie Forte