With the CNY summer weather or lack there of being a bit of a disappointment as of late and the two official signs of summer's end rapidly approaching - the New York State Fair and the start of the school year in September, this CHILL blogger looks to the career announcements of Syracuse's hottest artists for some fire to light up August's waning summer nights... much loved and respected Syracuse emcee, Tall Bucks is on the radar this time. Syracuse born and bred, Bucks holds no bones when it comes to acknowledging the city that made him every time he takes to the stage or the fact that he's true Hip Hop to the core, with no desire to ride the trap or pop trend wave inundating Hip Hop these days. He stands on his merits in music and in life and provides fans a true rip right off the cuff of New York Hip Hop lyricism.His love for his city is as genuine as his performances and can be evidenced by the care and craftsmanship that went into developing his single, Shot Clock, an homage to Syracusean originator of the NBA's Syracuse Nationals, Danny Biasone's contribution to basketball. The 24 second shot clock rule spearheaded by Biasone has been credited with revolutionizing the game of basketball, another of Buck's true loves. When college basketball season gets live in Syracuse, Bucks bleeds orange from his eyes and ears right along with the rest of his city.
No stranger to the music game, Bucks has been at this for over a decade and like a fine wine he's only getting better with time. His progression as an artist has been due not only to his profound talent but to his work ethic as well. He's come to the realization that putting out good music isn't the only key to success and has been heavily invested in building his brand at home and abroad and is signed to the management team of Howzdat Entertainment in New York. Perhaps one of the hardest working artists in his city, the performances never end for Bucks. When he's not appearing at some of Syracuse's more well known venues such as the Westcott Theater or Funk n Waffles, he can be found performing at choice venues along the East Coast including Manhattan's historic Village Underground, NYC's Toshi's Livingroom & Penthouse and New Jersey's The Blue Room Lounge.
What greater reward and testament to hard work can there be for a rising emcee than to open for acts who have had a strong impact upon his career? Citing Hip Hop's Mobb Deep as one of his favorite groups coming up as a kid during a recent interview with Big Slim and Tee of Syracuse radio's LIVE FROM THE BOX, Bucks had the opportunity to open for Mobb Deep's Prodigy at The Blue Room last year. He has also opened for Slick Rick and Akir when they made their appearances in Syracuse and next month will see Bucks reach yet another career milestone in the performance arena when he opens for the Dipset Reunion Tour in Rochester, NY on September 5th, a move negotiated by his manager, Miss Mo, of Howzdat Entertainment. 
Links to Tall Bucks' social media channels and music can be found below. His discography is available on DattPiff and a new studio album is in the works for an anticipated November 2015 release. The album, The American Lie, is a collaboration with long time co-creator and friend, Syracuse producer and fellow emcee, Timothy Rogers (TJ) of Timothy J Productions. The album claims only two features, Martino Storm and Elizabeth Canino both also of Syracuse, NY. I have had the opportunity to be present for some of the album's production and can confidently say that the duo will be delivering both social commentary and entertainment in one highly prolific and timeless package just in time to for the holidays. I am greedily rubbing my hands together in anticipation.
Links
Instragram/buckscity315
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