Another surprise addition to Cam'ron's new "U.N.," Charlie Clips has come a long way before this point in his career.

Following in the footsteps of former larger-sized lyricists (i.e., Heavy D., Chubb Rock, The Notorious B.I.G. and Big Pun), Charlie Clips aka FatBoy, adopted his moniker as a symbol of his plus-sized frame and larger than life raps. Confident, self-assured, and always the charismatic, Charlie charms his audience with his affable and buoyant personality, characteristics easily heard in his music.

Inspired by the melodic harmonies and rhyme patterns of Midwest groups, Bone-Thugs-N-Harmony and Crucial Conflict, Charlie decided he too wanted to create music. After successfully penning his first rhyme, he fully immersed himself in the art form of rap and began to write more at-length. Certain of his ability to compose rhymes, Charlie began participating in various rap ciphas and street battles, earning him a reputation in his Harlem neighborhood and surrounding communities as a reputable emcee and crowd favorite. Charlie's ability to wow audiences with abstract metaphors and witty-punch lines led to many fellow artists befriending him for collaborations. Word quickly spread of Charlie's ascension as one of Harlem's best rappers, prompting local cable hip-hop show, "Mad Ciphas," to summon him as a guest.

His appearance on the show as part of the rap-collective, "Most Hated," was so well received by the producer and viewers that he was brought back for encore performances, and later sought after for his services to create the theme song for one of its season's. although Charlie Clips has earned a lot of recognition as a battle rapper, his songs prove that he is also a well-versed songwriter. "On Da Run," a song that showcases Charlie's compelling storytelling ability, lyrically escorts listeners into a tale of suspense, mayhem and drama. Poised and patient, Charlie is committed to developing as a well-groomed professional and artist, preparing to establish a lasting career in the music business, as opposed to being a one-hit wonder or someone featured in a "where are they now" story. Determined to leave his mark in music, Charlie Clips intends to parlay his underground popularity into commercial success. While not yet confirmed if Charlie is on the next two mixtapes featuring Vado, he will play a significant role in Cam'ron's "The U.N." album dropping later this year which will feature Cam'ron, Vado, Charlie Clips, and Byrd Lady.

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The U.N. Album Sneak Peak: Charlie Clips - "Stop"
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