Lagato Shine Biography

“Stepping Up with Maturity and Enthusiasm”

When asked to describe himself, Lagato Shine uses these words, “New but not a New Jack”. That phrase depicts not only his neophyte hunger and enthusiasm, but it denotes his reentry into the rap landscape equipped with the wisdom of a journeyman.

After years of working with groups and other artists, it was late 2010 that set the stage for Lagato’s emergence as a solo emcee. A freestyle he recorded while in studio over Jay Z's "Threats" track was overheard by a MTV employee in attendance. A month later that recording was aired and showcased as The Sucker Freestyle of the Week.

A few months later Lagato secured a distribution deal for his newly founded label Last Run Entertainment through The Orchard (who distributes the likes of TVT Records, Wu Music Group, and Babygrande Records).

Within six months from that initial freestyle, Lagato Shine was opening for Cory Gunz in a Manhattan event sponsored by Red Bull.

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