Known creatively as SMN Tyrique, this East Stroudsburg, PA native is a rising artist in the Lehigh Valley community looking to impact Hip Hop in a general sense. Recording and performing for the past 7 years, SMN Tyrique just released his new highly anticipated single “Filthyy” , which has been gaining traction rapidly. His natural talent is unmistakable and his stage presence promising as evident by his recent showing at the Ali Baba Lounge, an Allentown venue in Pennsylvania. There SMN Opened for Popular Brooklyn rapper Pop Smoke. "I rap about what I want to achieve in life as well as some of the things that are going on." Truth in words. A student of legendary creators, SMN Tyrique got his start as a result of a love for the music and culture that prompted him to want to contribute. His music full of positivity and empowering messages. His greatest goals are to become an entrepreneur and provide for his loved ones. "Music spoke to me in a way regular conversation never could. The way that I can express myself is therapeutic considering I was never good at articulation or public speaking. Music has opened up those doors for me. At this point I can’t see myself doing anything other than music."