Bio: Too Deep, who is originally from Buffalo, New York, didn't live an easy life. With the economy breaking down and single parent homes on the rise, Too Deep found himself needing to be the man of the house. In 1989, his mom was diagnosed with ovarian cancer which quickly taught him that life could get even harder. With his mom unable to work he found himself trying to "fend" for his family. Food was scarce, close were hand me downs, and money was obsolete. In 1990, Too Deep became a freshman at Emerson Vocational High School and made some very bad decisions. Too Deep started a gang called K.O.A (Knock Out Artist), which began his so called "reign of terror." Becoming a major player in the street game, Too Deep often found himself in deep water. With music and football being his passion, he somehow managed to complete his high school education with a 3.0 G.P.A. and even captured multiple school records for football.
In late 1994, his mom grew more ill and his bad decisions continued to get worse. When looking back, he realizes that he was a bad role model for his brother. During this time period, he met his wife where they fell in love at first sight. After having their first son in 1995, they started to invest more time into Too Deep's music. He purchased the necessary equipment that he needed to officially start off his career and began writing, singing, and rapping out of his home studio. With his reputation he managed to acquire some of the rawest talent in Buffalo. In 1998, Too Deep had his second son but he still continued to life a ruff life.
In 2001, Too Deep's mother passed away while making him lose his way, feel stuck, and trapped. Even with the help of his wife and two children, Too Deep was past the point of help at that point. One night, while sitting in his studio gazing out the window, Too Deep wrote “Staren at the Moon” which served as a tribute to his mom. On a rampage of continuous self destruction, he found himself praying for help. Not long after, Too Deep found out that he had an opportunity to get out of Buffalo and pursue a change.
Too Deep took his family and his newly formed label to the Tri-Cities area in Washington. He worked as a civil engineering technician and had his third son. Too Deep continued to make music and collaborated with a local label called SGTM (Sounds Good To Me). Too Deep was the first to perform at one of the hottest clubs in the area called The Coco Loco. With Too Deeps collaboration with SGTM, he recorded over 300 songs. Needing to expand his talent, label, and pursue work, he had to send his family back to Buffalo while he relocated permanently to Seattle. After the move, Too Deep released his first solo album titled “Want Some Get Some”. At this point, he began recruiting more artist and acquiring necessary equipment for his label. Too Deep continued to perform at various night clubs throughout the West Coast just to be heard as much as possible. As his hunger for music continued to uncontrollably grow, he decided to move his family to Spokane, WA. It was there that he established his first real studio and released his second album titled, “Life’s Real Stay Real”. Too Deep began to produce, promote, and manage himself as well as his other artists that have showed dedication to his label. Too Deep and his artists released their first collaboration album called “Fallen Rain“.
Even with using any and every resource he could find, Too Deep fell short of his goal in Spokane causing him to relocate his family again to Andrews, TX. Too Deep currently resides in Texas, where after only three months, he promoted his first Bloody Rain Production at the Tejano Low Rider Car Show in Odessa, TX. Too Deep continues to plan his success for 2008 for his continuing fan base.
Some Previously Played Venues: Black Yankees - Buffalo, NY Jacobies - Buffalo, NY Foxies - Seattle, WA Coco Loco - Tri-Cities, WA Red Lion - Wheenachee, WA Ricks - Dallas, WA Coliseum - Oddesa, TX
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Testimonials: "Love their music! Nice to hear music that my son can listen to. Without all the swearing! Hope to see them again Soon." -Kevin Drabek
"My names Amanda Stone and I'm writing you about Bloody Rain records with Too Deep. First of all I just wanted to say how awesome he is, he made me feel so comfortably with in minutes if me being there. We made a bunch of songs so quick I couldn't believe he was that talented he is I was really amazed on what he could do. Another I couldn't believe of some of he's ideas he came up with it just came so natural Like I never seen before, and I really thank him for giving everyone the opportunity to show him what they can do and taking the time and patience. He is amazing producer and deserves the best!" -Amanda Stone
"My name is Branden Jacoby im on some of the Bloody Rain Tracks. I really enjoy making music with Deep aka Mr. Barber. Hes taught me a lot about making music and the process. I think he's done a great job as a producer artist and of all aspects that come along with the job. Also I enjoy all the music he has made. I cant wait for future opportunities to record with him and fellow Bloody Rain members." -Branden Jacoby