Album Notes

You don't build a reputation on what you are going to do. To Stupendous, one of Oregon's premiere rap artists, these are defining words to live by. After making up his mind to get into rap during high-school, he has since gone on to start up his own label and release two full length albums completely independently. Known for his free-wheeling wordplay (and the ability to make your head bounce like a sumo on a trampoline), Stupendous provides a commanding new sound to represent the Northwest.

Originally from Albany, Oregon, Stupendous' rap endeavors were taken to another level when he moved to Eugene, OR in 2002 to attend college at the University of Oregon. After recording and mixing his first album (almost entirely in his dorm room), the debut album "Underestimated" was released in 2003 under his self-established label Golden Mic Entertainment. While a small buzz was created and his name began to receive a bit more recognition, the album was relatively unsuccessful – selling only a few hundred copies. But what was gained out of releasing the first album was the experience and knowledge of how the underground hip-hop market works.

Fast-forward two years ahead. Stupendous is doing shows all throughout Eugene and Salem. While busy with a full class schedule and a part-time job, Stupendous was also at work spreading his name, his music, and recording the highest quality tracks possible for his new album. Finally, in June 2006, the new album "Missing" was released. Missing has taken those listening on a ride that shows the evolution of an artist, the discovery of personal style, and the formulation of a longtime vision.

Stupendous has been featured on several different albums from artists such as Bullet, The Kid Espi, Lil Fats, and Fresh, as well as the Streetz.org original compilation, and the Tracktown Compilation. What he is going to do in the future isn't nearly as important as what he is doing now.