Atlanta, Georgia via Cincinnati, Ohio
Hip Hop/Rap
Upcomcing Project: Speed Dating EP
Alvin Vincent Triggs II (born February 28, 1986), known by
stage name Princinnati, is an Ohio based national Hip Hop recording artist
(hailing from Cincinnati, Ohio) and founder of 2nd to None Music
Group (2MG). He was born to Tori and Alvin Triggs Sr. in Portsmouth, NH. As a child,
Princinnati lived on the Pease Air Force Base, where his father was stationed
and served in the United States Air Force for four years. In 1990,
Princinnati’s father relocated to the Scott Air force Base in East St. Louis,
MZ where they lived for five years. In 1995, the entertainer’s family moved to
Cincinnati, OH after his father was honorably discharged from the United States
Air Force. It was here, in Cincinnati, where Princinnati got his first glance
of the entertainment industry (growing up), watching his mother transform into
a soulful songstress and compete in local talent shows.
Upon entering high school (Winton Woods High School),
Princinnati’s love for music grew and his need for being in the spotlight
blossomed. Princinnati participated in many extracurricular activities and
after school organization: he played varsity basketball and football, performed
in several school talent shows, and was a member of the men’s choir.
As Princinnati’s confidence and aspiration of becoming an
entertainer soured, it was also during Princinnati’s high school years, which
his life had taken a drastic turn for the worst. His father had succumb to
alcoholism, struggling with depression and harsh realities, causing him to
leave his family behind to fend for themselves. Princinnati’s parents
eventually separted. Immediately following the separation, Princinnati’s mother
moved the family to Indianapolis, IN to pick up the pieces of his family. The
young rapper remained in Cincinnati to focus on his music career, but
immediately experienced another tragic event when the murder of his close
cousin Charles “Chaz” Mcray occurred in 2007. Greif stricken and alone,
Princinnati channeled the death and devastation of the recent events into his
music.
Princinnati officially began his music career in 2006 when he
recorded his first original song entitled “The Blues.” Initially, Princinnati’s
career was fuel by routine impromptu freestyle sessions throughout Cincinnati,
which eventually landed the new artist into a studio session to record his
first track. He continued pursuing his aspirations as an entertainer by hosting
parties and performing regularly at several local venues, open-mic nights, and
talent shows across town. Princinnati has gradually built up a following in the
city of Cincinnati upon releasing a series of well-received singles and
collaborations, including the hit “Fresh To Death” (February 2008), "Brown
Skin" (April 2009), and the club banger “Eatin’ Ain’t Cheatin’" (October
2009).
On July 8th, 2010, Princinnati released his first mixtape
entitled “Royalty: Volume One” and in February 2011 released the single “Pumps
and Skinnys”. Later on in 2012, Princinnati went on to record and release
single “I’m On That”, which started to receive national attention and internet
traffic. “I’m On That,” features artist Artimar Cole (Phresh Fraternity) and
music production from Tone Beats aka The Beat Bully (production credits: Rick
Ross and Meek Mill).
Since becoming a full time entertainer in 2006, Princinnati has
participated in numerous local and regional events throughout the Midwest region;
as well perform at many club venues. Princinnati has become a regularly
featured performer at Cincinnati’s annual Midwest Regional Black Family
Reunion, and has performed as opening act for several music industry heavyweight
artists such as Rick Ross and R&B singer Bobby Valentino. In 2009,
Princinnati won first place in the Russ Parr
Bus Tour in Louisville, KY after amassing over 5,000 votes. Recently in
December 2014, Princinnati won first place performance at the Coast 2 Coast Live Showcase in Atlanta,
GA, earning him a sponsored trip and performance in Miami, Fl. Recently,
Princinnati won radio station, 101.1 FM The Wiz FM’s, contest to peform at the 1st Annual Nati Summer Bash
concert after amassing enough votes for a performance audition in front of
panel judges.
In 2012, Princinnati began entrepreneurial endeavors within
the music industry and co-founded the imprint; Phresh Fraternity Inc, a music
and lifestyle brand. Princinnati wanted to better brand himself as a music
artist to the masses and create a movement of up-and-coming artists and loyal
fans with carry similar interests. Phresh Fraternity is a free-spirited
movement that embraces the development of individuality (artistically) and is
founded upon goal principles to encourage leadership. “Phresh Is A Lifestyle:
More than a name; More than a Brand” is the motto that Phresh Fraternity
follows.
Currently, Princinnati is newly relocated in Atlanta, Georgia
performing at various artist showcases and promoting the release of his latest
radio single “Throw It All”. Princinnati is also avidly working in the studio
on several music projects for his record label, 2nd to None Music
Group (2MG) and establishing the lifestyle brand Phresh Fraternity. “Welcome To
Princinnati” will be the next project to be released by Princinnati and is
scheduled for Fall 2015. Lastly, Princinnati is scheduled to perform at 101.1 Wiz FM’s 1st Annual Nati
Summer Bash on Sunday, July 12th alongside with celebrity
artists Future, Cool Amerika, Chedda da Connect, and Tink.
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Contact Info:
Chase Manhattan
Overground Management Group
overgroundmanagementgroup@gmail.com
(513) 709-9335
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