A product of the streets of Buffalo, New York, Christopher O'Riley A.K.A Wassaname is quickly amassing a reputation as one of the hottest young producers in the game. After a youth in which he cultivated a passion for music, it was his introduction to hip hop that helped him realize his calling in life. When I heard hip hop for the first time, recalls Wassaname, I just felt in love with it and it's been my like wifey ever since. The passion and love I've always had for music made me be an artist.

As a youngster, Wassaname's exposure to various different forms of music ignited the spark that he would eventually kindle into a creative flame. Hip hop pioneers Run DMC, LL Cool J, N.W.A, EPMD, Eric B & Rakim, Big Daddy Kane, Kool G Rap, and The Beastie Boys were in constant play in his home, along with Prince and Michael Jackson.

1998 Wassaname came across a music program and fell in love with the way to make his own sound of music. As with a lot of producers in the game it all started out as a hobby. Wassaname made beat CD's for him and his friends to rap over. One day a knock at the door changed Wassaname life. The man at the door said. You have real talent, how much you charge for tracks? I was floored, says Wassaname. I just made tracks for fun and now someone asked how much for a beat?

Possessing natural talent with regards to the composing of music, Wassaname's methods are the products of innate tendencies. The beat making process just flows naturally, relates Wassaname. Depending on the mood I may be in, I could just bang out a beat in less than an hour. When I listen to new, fresh music, it makes me get creative and come up with new ideas. But basically I can just sit in front of my equipment and get to work following my ears. I can pretty much say that my ears are trained with good quality classic material.

Music is my life, says Wassaname. The game has its ups and downs but I love the high I get from making good music, I will never stop!

CONTACT INFORMATION

E-mail: WassanameMusic@gmail.com

Aim Screen Name: Wassaname

Phone: (321) 278 - 4884