If you get the chance to chop it up with TiRon, you’d be wise to give him his due diligence.

His background with, knowledge of, and ear for Hip-Hop gives him tough seating in a diverse Los Angeles scene. He moves seamlessly from underground neck-snapper spots to flyer-laden shows, paying many respects and accruing many a handshake. A supreme hustle.

A Renaissance man, this emcee has lived an a-thousand-and-one-Arabian-nights of a life. Born outside of Chicago and coming up in Los Angeles, TiRon wrote the first chapter of his story with a mixtape that’s been out for a minute, but went vastly overlooked.

Handshakes and Pounds, ladies and gentlemen.

TiRon spits conversationally while waxing on serious subjects and humorous ones with a familial bent. Listening to his music is like kicking it with your people at a backyard BBQ, a Corona in hand and that funky record on the speakers (check: “P.I.C.K.Y.” “Shine On” and “Never Happy.”)

Some of you have it; all of you need it; and he’s giving it to you because he knows a virtual dap on the Internet might be the only way to pay you respect. If you like this soulful, true-indeed, life-anthem album, return the favor and keep checking for his projects that will be sure to sideline any doubters.

TiRon – Handshakes & Pounds Mixtape

www.myspace.com/tiron