Asheboro, NC native, Ty Bru has been professionally active in the independent music scene for over a decade and a half, performing all over the world with tours in Europe and then being a mainstay in Shanghai, China for 5 years before recently finding a home back in North Carolina as a living legend. A 2005 graduate of Appalachian State University, Bru reached new heights by attaining a total of 5 degrees including International Business, Communication, Marketing, Journalism and Management and always used that education to guide him through maneuvering in the art and entertainment world. In 2007 his debut solo album, "On The Brink" was released through Mightier Than The Sword Records, caught the ears of OkayPlayer and made a tremendous impact worldwide by boasting the honor of being chosen by a distinguished panel of judges as the runner up for hip hop/rap album of the year at the 7th annual Independent Music Awards (IMAs) and later in 2016 his collaborative album with a label mate, ending up taking top honors for Hip Hop Album Of The Year at the 15th annual Independent Music Award Ceremonies at the Lincoln Center, NYC beating out hip hop pioneer, Masta Ace. Bru's sixth solo album, THE HOLLYWOOD DIARIES is out now! Featuring songs produced by JBryant, Czientist, Otrocity & More! With songs featuring Cam'Ron & Tash of the Alkaholiks.