BIOGRAPHY

Self-proclaimed as “King Of The Kounty”, rapper/entrepreneur Shortyo is fast becoming known as the guy that every other guy wants to be. Besides having a charming personality, fast cars and successful businesses, he is also rising above his local sensation status with his pop-inspired hip-hop as the vehicle for his clever wordplay and music. Richard Hentosh was born in Chester, PA on January 31, to a single mother who was only 15. Though raised with strong convictions and morals Shortyo repeatedly proved himself as a “problem child”. With no father in his life and living on welfare and section 8, Shortyo turned to the streets for guidance. In the following years, Shortyo disassociated himself from the negative people in his life and began to walk a path that even he had no idea where it would lead. 

Shortyo fell in love with hiphop at an early age, listening to music from NWA, Eazy-e, and Ice-T, which was odd since Shortyo was from Pennsylvania where the only thing considered "hiphop" was Grandmaster Flash, KRS 1, and the rest of the eastcoast scene. Shortyo started his 1st rap group with 2 friends in grade school when he was only 9 or 10 years old. He was even nominated "Most Destined For Rap Stardom" by his Eighth grade teacher. Throughout high school Shortyo was writing songs and performing at local venues to satisfy his crave for music. In 2004 Shortyo entered a rap battle competition called "The Cypher" on 100.3 The Beat (Radio-One) in Philadelphia and destroyed his opponents with his originality and catchy wordplay for 10 consecutive weeks.

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Veteran Pennsylvania Rapper Shortyo Comes Out of Retirement With hot new Album “21: Saint and a Sinner” 

Shortyo established a furious reputation in the Pennsylvania rap scene as an artist with few peers and an unmatched attitude. After dropping top ten Apple Singles, seeing songs featured on television and appearing on tracks with the biggest stars in the industry, Shortyo took a 5-year hiatus. Now he’s back. 

January 10, 2021 

When most people think of Pennsylvania rap music, NY-style beats and rhyme flows come to mind. Since a child Pennsylvania born and bred rapper/entrepreneur Shortyo has been the exception to the rule. Taking in West Coast classic influences like NWA, Eazy-E, and Ice-T, to help build his own unique, complex style, the driven star has carved his own way. And it has been successful. Appearing on songs with 50 Cent, Lil Wayne, and even Justin Beiber to high praise, dropping Top 10 Apple Singles, and winning award after award. Enter 2015, and despite all his momentum, Shortyo went on hiatus to focus on other important areas of his life. Fast forward to 2021 and Shortyo is back to much anticipation, showcasing even more developed skills and bravado than ever. The rising artist is set to drop his new album “21: Saint and a Sinner”. Real rap fans won’t want to miss it. 

“I’ve had five years of creative energy building up and now here it is,” commented the very-much driven Shortyo. “I didn’t come back just to pass the time. I am here to dominate. ‘21: Saint and a Sinner’ is the first move in that direction.” 

Shortyo isn’t doing his comeback solo with some of rap and pop’s biggest names appearing. The 1st  single is called “Hurricane” featuring Xxxtentacion. The album also, remarkably, features Akon, Young Thug, Kanye West, Drake, and Post Malone, to name just a few. 

“21: Saint and a Sinner” will be available across all of the major digital platforms February 21 2021. 

For more information and the latest news from Shortyo be sure to visit https://shortyo.com. 

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