Born Dre Vasquez, Prime is an artist who hopes to really bring the hip hop culture and art form back into the spotlight.  An avid fan of the music and active participant, Prime has battled, performed, hustled, and struggled to make a name for himself in a city where the hardest thing to do is gain support.  Starting in the cypher/street battle circuit, Prime battled any and everyone who ever approached him, developing a notoriety for his brutal approach and cockiness.  A day without a battle was a rarity and these battles helped him to mold his delivery and presence.  It also helped him become separated from the other artists in the city.  Prime was resented for his treatment of opponents and his arrogant demeanor.

Prime chose to step away from street battles and work more on his craft….but opportunities presented themselves that kept him from really developing as a songwriter.  A New York trip proved to be fateful when he was offered a spot in the 2000 HBO Blaze Battle Championships and MTVs DFX Battle in the same week.  Prime, though not coming out victorious due to questionable circumstances, got his name up, and established relationships with people who would help him grow as an artist.  Another battle, the Scribble Jam Emcee Battle, would cement his place in the underground as a ferocious battler.  It also allowed him the opportunity to perform in various places across the country with artists such as Gangstarr, Common, Pharoahe Monch, 50 Cent,Wu Tang, Boot Camp Click, Mobb Deep, Atmosphere, Kweli, Brother Ali, Jedi Mind Tricks, Cage, C Rayz Walz, Natural Elements, J- Live, and others all before he was old enough to drink.  He also developed relationships with people who would help him as he grew to be a more established songwriter.  Putting out a single with Slug from the group Atmosphere and appearing on various releases thru the New York Indie Label, Fat Beats, as well as his constant drive to stay in the spotlight kept him in peoples faces.  After going thru life struggles, Prime is now ready to release his album, to put his life on record.  Getting production from Dug Infinite, SC, Soundtrakk, Mondee, Manos …it is now his time to shine.  Keep your eyes on Chicago…there’s a new talent emerging.