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Andy Mineo is one of the most popular and richest Rapper who was born on April 17, 1988 in Syracuse, New York State, United States. Christian rapper, producer, minister, and actor who had success both as a solo artist and as a member of the group 116 Clique.
He opened for Jadakiss early in his career.
Mineo was raised in a single-parent home in Syracuse, New York. In the summer before entering the 8th grade, Mineo went to a Summer camp at which his sister worked as a counselor and was exposed to the Gospel and his life had changed. However, after his conversion, Mineo went into high school with no Christian support, and he soon drifted away from his faith. While in high school, Mineo acquired recording equipment and started selling studio time out of his home. He had formed a friendship with Chris “Oxburg” Leonard, and the pair recorded a song together in 2001.
After graduating from The City College of New York (CCNY), Mineo, along with Leonard, joined a rap group called Fat Camp, which subsequently won a song contest for WJPZ-FM and signed to Syracuse University’s Marshall Street Records. The group opened up for major acts such as Jadakiss, The Roots and Common, as well as members of the underground scene, such as Immortal Technique and Dead Prez, when said artists performed at the University. In 2006, the group recorded and released a studio album entitled The Food.
He was raised in a single parent home and his sister worked as a counselor at a Christian camp he attended as a child. He married Cristina Delgado in September 2014.
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Following the closure of his studio, Mineo went on tour with T.R.U.C.E. He released his first mixtape, Sin is Wack. Mineo explained in an interview that he came up with the concept of the “Sin is Wack” title through his work with T.R.U.C.E. Following this release, Mineo sang on the Lecrae song “Background” from Rehab in 2010 and “Reverse” from Blacklight by Tedashii in 2011. Mineo explained to Rapzilla “Background” was his first attempt at singing, and following the success of that song he received subsequent requests. The Christian Manifesto claimed that Mineo’s hook for “Background” made Rehab one of the best Christian albums to date, and stated that Mineo became one of the most sought after artists, particularly for singing hooks. When asked about his recognition as a singer instead of an emcee, Mineo stated that “I enjoy making melodies”, and said he wasn’t too concerned about rapping when he supplied hooks for songs and was content with the opportunity to serve in any capacity. Mineo contributed to “Put On” from Captured by Flame and “The Reunion Cypha” on Stop the Funeral by The Ambassador. He released the single “In My City” in 2011 as part of the God in My City Movement prayer walk that Mineo was involved in. The song was reported by Rapzilla to become an “anthem for a lot of people.”
