Young Rook

In a time where Hip Hop music is arguably seen as being on life support, consumers are thirsty for a new refreshing sound.
With the West Coast currently in the lime light due to the likes of The Game, Glasses Malone, and Bishop Lamont; "Young Rook" is ready to add his name to West Coast starting line-up.

Born in South Central Los Angeles , January 31, 1986, at a time when gang violence was on the rise, his mother decided to move to a safer city east just east of Los Angeles, Bellflower Ca. Growing up Young Rook always had a love for music, but that on hold to pursue his passion for basketball.
With influences ranging from Jay-Z, Fabolous, Cassidy, Jada Kiss, and Joe Budden, Young Rook put his basketball dreams on hold due to a health condition, and began to pursue writing music full time in the 10th grade.

At the age of 22, Young Rook has many musical accomplishments under his belt. Staring his own label ( Rags to Riches Ent.) in 2008 and having various Mixtapes in circulation ( 2006 Street Credibility Mixtape, 2007 "2" for "1" Mixtape) and his latest project Label Money hosted by DJ Warrior (with production from 1500 or nothing),
Young Rook is proving he has staying power in the game. Aside from having his own Mixtapes in the streets, Young Rook has been featured on various Mixtapes, and had a series of performances including: Western Hospitality 4-9, and on the 10 years and counting soundtrack.

Young Rook performed at Hollywood hot spot "Key Club", fashion shows, and at the Dancers Elite in Atlanta, Ga.

Young Rook is ready to secure his position with the West Coast Elite.
By creating a fresh buzz in the streets of California, accompained by his music in rotation on Sirus Radio, Young Rook will be a house hold name.