Album Notes

What Is the Looneybin?
The Looneybin is a birthplace. The Looneybin is a diverse collective of creative passion. The Looneybin is an enigma. The Looneybin is a child of nature's fury, a sudden storm originating in the South to encompass the globe with hypnotic beats and electrifying lyrics. The Looneybin is a musical melting pot of country soul.

The Looneybin is out there...and we're coming.


Who Is Polaris InI?
Born in Gastonia, NC, Polaris InI is the epitome of a southern lyricist. On the level of other versatile emcees like Talib Kweli and Nas, Polaris portrays the realities of his existence through articulate, thought provoking lyrics that manage to meld the life of the artist w/ the life of the listener.

Polaris was introduced to Hip-Hop culture at a very young age. His ability to freestyle effortlessly set him apart from his peers giving him the opportunity to perform locally. At age 15, Polaris, then Lord Adagio, made his first professional recording, "The Phunkadelic Mizfit."

After graduating from high school, Polaris enrolled at The University of North Carolina at Charlotte. While at UNCC, Polaris, then known by his attribute Universal, performed with notable stars and battled all comers while amassing a solid fan base and numerous flawless victories.

In 1998, Polaris graduated from UNCC with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and a rekindled love for music. The battle tested emcee began to hone his warrior-like, freestyle technique into songs overflowing with intelligence, humor, fact and fiction. In the winter of 2000, this became the foundation for Polaris' debut album "Great Expectations Vol. 1 My Pain, My Heart, My Pen..."
His amazing ability to create vivid pictures of a phenomenally wide range of subject matter is quickly spreading his name in musical circles throughout the country. With lyrics that are the equivalent of a constant news report on the human race, Polaris is poised to etch his name into the annals of Hip-Hop history.