Magix King, born and raised on the Southside of Chicago, has been practicing the art of hip-hop since first hearing a cipher in the park. Growing up he was surrounded by distractions but the love for music always kept his mind focused. “It started as just a way to get things off my mind, then I learned about the power of communication. I love the way it feels to hear a song and find comfort, feeling like somebody knows whats up”. Being family oriented connecting with someone, having the desire to comfort and entertain came naturally. “I remember how he was all about the people even since the beginning, open mics, shows or whatever it was he wouldn’t put the set together until we got there because he had to feel what the crowd needed to hear-nomme”.
While growing, practicing and perfecting his art Magix understood that along with having a great music library, timing is everything. “My uncle used to tell me your music has to be able to stand for itself. Right now I have a strong movement behind me, Royal Lifestyle, and I am beginning to execute the plan, I feel like I am right on time”. March 9, 2012 Magix released his first solo mixtape entitled “Dream Catcher”. Throughout this collection of music he touches on many emotions from mirror conversations, love, pain etc. It takes you on a understand travel, understanding that this artist has talent and the means to make a difference in the industry if not the world. He is currently working on “the Workout Session” a mixtape that shows Magix’s growth. The desire to grow does not seem to be stopping anytime soon. Lyrically, production wise and even his mentality seems to be on a higher scale. “We came to take over like it or not/ the grinding don’t stop/ until I’m retiring my pops/ and my moms on a yacht/ and then I’m working on the city that I’m from/ where us kings hung/ spitting ill verses since we was young-Magix King”.
Magix has performed overseas in Luxembourg, Europe as a result from “Dream Catcher”. He has performed numerous times making sure to leave a memorable impact on the crowd. For Magix King right now that’s what he is really focused on, the music and the people. “Hip-Hop is in a state of transition where people are beginning to miss the feelings that they once felt when listening…” that’s why he felt timing was everything, “…it’s my time now, the plan is in affect”. 2017 is going to be a big year for Magix King and the Royal Lifestyle movement.
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