Flash (known professionally as Flash Is Hip Hop) is an independent East Coast rap artist, lyricist, and veteran of the New York underground hip-hop scene.
He is best known for his gritty, Golden Era boom-bap aesthetic, complex lyricism, and deep-rooted connections to legendary rap factions.
Background & Industry Roots
Early Career & Group: Flash originally made a name for himself as one-half of the underground rap duo Cipher Complete. The duo gained prominent exposure in the late 1990s, notably appearing on the highly influential Lyricist Lounge, Vol. 1 compilation album released in 1998.
Label Affiliations:
Over his career, he has been signed to or affiliated with powerhouse hip-hop stables including Ruff Ryders and SRC Records.
The Culture Pushaz Collective:
Flash is the co-founder of the Culture Pushaz Collective alongside legendary Brooklyn emcee Tek (from the duo Smif-N-Wessun). The collective serves as an independent movement to preserve and push traditional New York street rap and lyricism.