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Strap’ story is simple, born Eric Murray he was raised by his single mother in the South Bronx. One of two children he saw his mother’s struggle to try and provide a good life for him and his brother. Unlike his then peers Strap strived to stay away from the violence and life of crime which was not a very easy task growing up in the projects. He first discovered his passion for music while overhearing some fellow students freestyle on the steps of Alfred E Smith High School.”It was like a fire was instantly ignited within me”. Since that faithful day in 1998 Strap has written and produced his own material and completed his certification in Audio Engineering. His first song “FireStarter” was completed that very same year. An artist inspiration can come from any source, in Strap’s case he takes it from EVERY source! In 2001 Strap recorded his first mixtape called Strictly for the Streets wit DJ One Shot Deal. He also has been featured on Dj One Shot Deal’s Blend Ladin 1 & 2, Dj Delz D187 hood radio mixtape hosted by Rick Ross, Scurry life dvd 3 & 4, Dj Delz Lucky pick contest mixtape and his own mixtapes back at it and back at it again. Recently Strap performed at the Live Entertainment Mega Artist showcase in Atlanta Georgia as well as the Retreat lounge in Manhattan NY. He has been a frequent performing artist at the Pyramid lounge also in Manhattan NY. With the birth of his first and only son Tre’Von a new passion has arisen and reignited within his music. “My son gives me the strength I need not to fail and never quit”. Currently Strap is Working on several songs for his upcoming debut album still untitled and a few other mixtapes. With his talent and determination the sky is the limit.