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Our Producers are globally acclaimed producer L.E.S; 10 times Platinum with "Welcome to Miami" Will Smith, Nas' Executive producer and has produced for the likes of J-Lo and 50 Cent, LES brings his distinctive bounce to the Hydro Project. Clinton Sparks has produced for Notorious B.I.G, Jay Z, Busta Rhymes, Diddy, Fabolous, D-Block & Mobb Deep to name but a few. Mr Shabz had a hit with Haters at the age of 19 and has now formulated one of UKs strongest production teams Music Kidz with K1. These hit makers are joined by Krazygroove Productions who have produced hits for the likes of Twista, Elephant Man and DMX.

Features from everyones favorite thugged out rapper NORE (Def Jam USA) give this album even more appeal, as well as Rocafella's Memphis Bleek, and Rock City - the latest addition to Akon's Konvict Music. Along with Fatal from the legendary 2PAC's Outlawz group and Quan who many claim stole the show on Nas' last album with the US and UK hit "Just a moment". Virgin Records latest signing, the sexy Australian r 'n' b starlette Che'nelle, puts in an incredible collaboration. The UK's finest neo-soul vocalist Fyza, the hit-making genious Kevin Leo, also the current face of Puma - Nana (from Architects fame), and rising U.S & U.K stars such as Young Nov, Daytona 5 Bill, Chanj & Safronya - all combine to make this a much anticipated album.

Hydro is more than just a talented songwriter, rapper or mc. He is one of the business minds behind the UDE movement – which started in the Bronx, New York in the 90’s, and has now expanded across the world to the UK and Europe. Hydro holds an executive position at Underdogg Entertainment as well as being the main artist for the label. Currently based in his birthplace of Glasgow – he combines his experiences whilst growing up in both the NYC and Glasgow, “..both place’s are special to me, I grew up from a boy to a man in my years in the Bronx, Brooklyn and Harlem, I was born in Glasgow, went to school there and made a return in my twenties….both cities are different, yet similar in many ways…”

Dro’s previous mainstream single ‘All Yall remix (feat. N.O.R.E) remained at the number 1 chart position in the HMV Download Chart, in late 2006, for 3 consequetive weeks. Outselling artist such as Beyonce, The Game, P.Diddy, Justin Timberlake, Akon, Nelly Furtado, U2, etc. The single is taken from the hugely anticipated new Hydro album “Crucial” which will be on worldwide release in Spring 2007. With 3 more singles dropping in 2007, Hydro was given Tim Westwoods (Europes no.1 urban dj) stamp of approval in a recent interview on the world famous Saturday night BBC Radio 1 rap show, and comes highly recommended by his peers in the big leagues of the hip-hop game;

“Hydro got that heat, a dope mix of US & UK sensibilities..” DEVO SPRINGSTEEN HARRIS - grammy award winning producer of ‘Diamonds,’(Kanye West )

“Hydro brings a smooth flavour, with a perfect mix of true hip-hop” NIKKI MARSHALL – Big Boi (Outcast) and T.I, US PR Rep.

With constant radio airplay, his tracks are on heavy rotation on BBC Radio1, Kiss FM, Choice FM, XFM, Capitol Radio, Galaxy FM, BBC 1XTRA, 2XS, BBC Asian Network, plus a variety of regional radio stations around the globe – from Europe to the US to Japan.

Being no stranger to media attention, he has licensed music to television channels such as Sky Sports and MTV, and appears in almost every major national newspaper in the UK, along with genre specific magazines such as HHC and RWD because of his phenomenal buzz and tremendous work ethic.

Stand out moments from Hydro’s live track record include, performing at London Wembley Arena on 2 occasions, in front of sell out crowds each time. Headlining the Autotrader / Fast & Modified annual car show two years running – blowing away attendances of 10,000 plus people in the Royal Highland Centre. Performing at the Carling Academy and Brick Lane, along with rocking countless smaller stages, building his now electric reputation at local venues in the Bronx, Manhatten and Glasgow over the years.

Hydro said “I like the stadium events, but I love the grimey venues…I feel that’s where the audience understand the music firsthand and are truthful…I performed at venues most rappers would be scared to go…it keeps me sharp and ruthless…” Hydro is scheduled to tour the world with fellow UDE artists in 2009.

Hydro has been writing performing and creating new music, through a variety of projects for 12 years now. Starting in his early teens, the self-taught diverse musician has lived a life full of turbulence – from the death of his father due to alcoholism when he was 9 years old, growing up amongst drug addicts and criminals, losing close friends to gun violence and dealing with domestic abuse. Hydro states, "..some scars never go away but my music has guided me through it all, i really value life, its a precious thing."

Hydro’s honesty in translating complex human emotions through his songs, creates an instant bond with listeners. His consistency, creativity, content and concepts is what keeps fans gripped – and keeps his sound fresh and original, catering to a wide and diverse fan base. The multi-talented rap star’s music is of a standard that can only be described as timeless.