Sacario

Infobox Musical artist


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Name = Sacario
Background = solo_singer
Birth_name = J. Austin
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Born = birth date and age|1981|01|16
Genre = Hip hop, hardcore hip hop, East Coast hip hop, gangsta rap, pop rap
Occupation = Musician
Songwriter

J. Austin (born January 16, 1981), better by his stage name Sacario (pronounced sac-a-rio), is a Latin-American recording artist, writer anmd producer.

In 2002, Sacario wrote and was featured in the massive International hit record "If I Could Go" for recording artist and boss, Angie Martinez. The record spent 24 Consecutive weeks on Billboard Top 40 Mainstream Charts. Martinez's album "Animal House" would peak at #6 on Billboard Top R&B Hip-Hop Charts and is currently Certified Gold By The RIAA for sales over 500,000 copies. Sacario was listed as the album's Executive Producer.

Biography

Early years

He is half Panamanian (Colon, Panama) & half Native American (Cherokee Indian). [www.mixedfolks.com/singers5.htm] Originally from Fredrick Douglass Houses located in Harlem, New York City, Sacario migrated to the notorious Washington Heights section of Upper Manhattan also known as “Little Dominican Republic” at the age of 12.

Sacario attended Norman Thomas H.S where he rapped and performed for the first time ever in the schools annual talent showcase. He adopted the stage name “Jay Murder” after fellow Harlem rapper and inspiration “Mase Murder”, but was allegedly kicked out of school by Gang Intelligence. However, regardless of his less-than-stellar start, Sacario proved to be extremely smart, excelling tremendously in Both Reading and Writing. He would go on to earn his G.E.D.

Music

Before achieving mainstream success, Sacario independently released a street album titled “Invincible”. It was on this album that his now classic record “Live Big” (car keys) was originally featured. Invincible also attracted the attention of Hot 97 radio personality Angie Martinez and ultimately led to Sacario signing a multi-million dollar recording contract with Elektra Entertainment/Animal House.

"Animal House" (2002)

Shortly after writing the single "If I Could Go," Sacario was additionally hired to write Martinez's second single entitled "Take You Home" featuring R&B songstress Kelis. Even though Sacario was signed to Elektra Ent as an artist he went on to write for Angie Martinez on her album "Animal House", which boasted appearances by hip-hop superstar Missy Elliott, rapper Noriega and singer Lil' Mo as well as production by Scott Storch, Rick Rock and Cool & Dre.

The album debuted #11 on the Billboard 2020 selling just fewer than 100,000 copies in its first week. The album peaked #6 on the charts. "Animal House" would eventually be certified Gold by the RIAA for sales of over 500,000 copies.

Label drama

Despite a massive buzz early in his career Sacario has yet to release a much anticipated album. In 2005 Sacario was granted a full release from Elektra after the label folded its Urban Department. Since then, Sacario has successfully launched his own music and film production company, "Quiet INK Productions" and in 2008 has two films in production as well as a new music single "Do It to Me" heating up the clubs globally.

Controversy

Jay-Z

Almost immediately, the young recording artist Sacario drew comparisons rapper, Jay-Z. Sacario’s eerie almost identical vocal tone resemblance to the Hip-Hop icon led many to believe that Sacario was in fact, Jay-Z. Nevertheless, after careful consideration, Brooklyn Native, Producer and Jay-Z discoverer Clark Kent would be quoted as saying "They compare Sacario to Jay-Z simply because Sacario is that good."

In December 2007 Jay-Z partner and Owner of 40/40 Club and Baseline Studios, Juan Perez expressed major interest in bringing Sacario to Rocafella Records. A deal he says will be completed in 2008.

Personal life

Sacario has one son (5 yrs old) by a former long-term girlfriend. He has also been speculated by many to being romantically involved with Angie Martinez, actress Lauren London, singer Claudette Ortiz and French model Noemie Lenoir.

He currently resides in New York.

External links

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* [http://www.bmi.com/news/entry/233297 http://www.bmi.com/news/entry/233297]
* [http://www.hiphopgame.com/index2.php3?page=sacario http://www.hiphopgame.com/index2.php3?page=sacario]

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