Background
SupaStishun was born in Atlanta, Georgia.
SupaStishun was born in Atlanta, Georgia.
Documentary webisode 8Ball & MJG On The Road And in the Air (2012) SupaStishun is no stranger to many DJs and fans throughout the South East Region. He is mostly known for his infamous remake of a popular song "I Want Candy" 2007. SupaStishun first gained recognition for his collaboration with David Banner, "What Tha Feezy" remix, song early 2005.
The song featured on mix CDs, websites and, independent publication across the southeast including Ozone Magazine "Patiently Waiting" February 4 Issue and Complex magazine.
By the end of the year SupaStishun landed a performance at the 1st annual Southern Economic Association, USA (Southeastern Ent Award) January 2004. Linda Hobbs, of VIBE Magazine, agrees: "I was feeling SupaStishun"s drippy southern flow.
He rides the rock production well, and isn"t afraid to be catchy like all the other southern emcees that"s killing the clubs right now." Sickamore, the famous mixtape DJ and Director of A&R at Warner Music, one of the contest judges, told people to watch out for this "very marketable Southern artist". Supa has caught the attention of millions online through BlackPlanet, the social networking site.
"I write about what I think people can relate too," says SupaStishun.
"My music is an emotional roller coaster like a good book The contest is sponsored by BlackPlanet.com, a mixed social network 16 million deep, as a result SupaStishun was featured in VIBE Magazine January 2008 issue to help increase his publicity on a national level
SupaStishun (AKA Maurice SupaStishun) began writing rap and Rhythm & Blues music at 16 years old.
He got his start recording in high school with a school mate and a low budget studio. Since then, the production of his music has made impressive strides.
"Lalipop" (I Want Candy)", produced by Atlanta producer Baybe-Lolife, displays a sophisticated arrangement, a far cry from the bass tapes of Supa"s teenage years. Growing up, Supa listened religiously to the sounds of Slick Rick and Ice Cube.
He also follows in the footsteps of major ATL rappers like T.I. and Ludacris, in addition to OutKast and Goodie Mob.
Says SupaStishun about his favorite Atlanta rappers, "They did what I did. They saw what I saw. I just related with them all the way.".