Biography
From the inception of the Hip-Hop culture, the Bronx has been the breeding ground for musical legends and notables like Kool Keith, the story telling Slick Rick, KRS One “the teacher”, and the late BIG Pun to name a few. Today the Bronx still boasts some of the industry’s most promising rising stars. With such strong musical influences, it was no surprise when at 13 years old Sinsay began entertaining his family and peers with the rhymes he constructed. Word spread quickly in and around his neighborhood about his skills. Sinsay realized he had a natural gift, and music would soon become his life. In H.S. Sinsay went on to join “Livin Dead” a large rap group that was considered the Bronx Wu-Tang Clan. The group soon disbanded, and Sinsay soon linked up with Bobby Trends. From 2000-2001 he made appearances on his Hand 2 Hand mixtape series. Unfortunate circumstances would soon arise as several members were sent to prison, propelling Sinsay into the position of a solo artist. The next few years were tumultuous and Sinsay also ended up serving prison time.
Fast forward 2004, Sinsay partnered with an old acquaintance, a recording artist signed to (Maybach Music/DefJam). Together they created Specialyst Set.
In 2008 Sinsay released his debut mixtape “Break Bread” hosted by DJ. Tear Drop. In 2009 “Industry In Da Streets” hosted by Remy Ma’s official DJ. Bedtyme357, and 2009 with "The Rebirth of Hiphop" his biggest project to date. All featuring original verses from Young Money's Corey Gunz, West Coast Mc's Mistah Fab and Jay Rock. The "Rebirth of Hip-Hop" has been featured on numerous sites including Nahright.com, Worldstarhiphop, Allhiphop.com and Hiphopdx.com.
The Underground Music Awards acknowledged Sinsay’s stamp in the game in 2009 with 4 award nods. Sinsay went on to win "Best Unsigned Male Artist" and "#1 Contender" while being nominated for "Buzz Factor" and "Best New Movement". In 2010 he was nominated for "Outstanding Artist" Sinsay went on to win numerous NYC showcases and in 2010 performed at The Harlem Theatre with D-Block President Sheek Louch.
The Transition his latest acclaim, has itself inspired The Rebirth of HipHop Concert as well as a Borough called….The Bronx.
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