Clymax is the rap moniker of Jose Arroyo, a first generation Hispanic born in Houston, TX. He was raised in the underprivileged neighborhood of Magnolia, sharing a one bedroom home with three sisters and one brother. Living in poverty, Arroyo found solace in two things: art and music. At the age of eight, his family moved to Overbrook, a neighborhood located right next to the historic SouthPark. Arroyo’s upbringing was challenging. His father was an almost absent presence in the household, so he grew up lacking guidance from a male figure. He was drawn to street activity in his early teen years, eventually being expelled from school at the age of thirteen. It wasn’t until his High School years that Arroyo was introduced to creating music. He began freestyling with friends and family, eventually forming the “Critykal Clan” and adopting his pseudo name, Clymax. Arroyo’s style was molded by his reverence for lyrical magnates like K-Rino and Papoose, combined with his affinity for street poets like Z-Ro and 2pac. His smooth delivery, detailed story telling, and superb lyricism result in a rare, unparalleled sound.