LaPret
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LaPret is an American Hip-Hop rapper and at the same time a songwriter. He is a founding-member of Profound Intent.
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About
Washington, D.C. native, Larry “LaPret” Pretlow II born on June 19th, is the product of Griggs International Academy of Silver Spring, Maryland; raised as a military brat his parents, are two renowned US Army Veterans. The 18 year-old Native-American calls home Wakefield, VA and has also adopted New York, NY for a secondary home.
Influenced by the greats, such as Notorious B.I.G. and Michael Jackson, the well-established Rapper-Songwriter LaPret is earning recognition as an emerging trend-setter. As a founding-member of teen music group Profound Intent, he was elected to an ASCAP Writer & Publisher Membership, shortly after the release of the groups debut single, 2006’s “Play the Field”.
Within the capacity of a businessman, LaPret launched his own independent record label, South Capitol Recordings, in January 2007. He signed not only himself, but also his group Profound Intent. Overtime the label has obtained its own right, in both the “indie” and “major” scopes of the music industry. In September 2007 the RIAA issued South Capitol, its own ISRC Pre-fixes and iTunes began rendering the label with several exclusive distribution services. CEO LaPret, was the first of the labels recording artists, to release under South Capitol Recordings, with 2007’s “Do a Dub” EP
He has been mentored by singers Kelly Price and Lyfe Jennings, He also won the 2007 ASCAP Rising Star Award for Best Male Upcoming Songwriter and was recently announced as a nominee for the 2008 ASCAP Rising Star Award for Best New Male Rising Star (Writer). LaPret has won 7 GarageBand Reviewers Picks Awards with Profound Intent for the hit-single "Work It", at one point this was credited as his best work to date.
LaPret left Profound Intent in late-2007 to follow his dreams of being a solo recording artist; after releasing the singles (Do A Dub and Make U See).
Present
Today, amid his ongoing solo success, LaPret is planning for the release of his new single “WHAT U SEE IZ WHAT U GET” produced by Rich Harrison, this summer 2008.
Awards
As a member of Profound Intent
| Year | Award | Category Won |
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| 2007 | Reviewers Picks from Garageband | Best Female Vocals in Funk for "Work It" |
| 2007 | Reviewers Picks from Garageband | Best Programming in Funk for "Work It" |
| 2007 | Reviewers Picks from Garageband | Best Lyrics in Funk for "Work It" |
| 2007 | Reviewers Picks from Garageband | Most Original in Funk for "Work It" |
| 2007 | Reviewers Picks from Garageband | Stupidest Song in Funk for "Work It" |
| 2007 | Reviewers Picks from Garageband | Best Melody in Funk for "Work It" |
| 2007 | Reviewers Picks from Garageband | Best Beat in Funk for "Work It" |
As solo artist
| Year | Award | Category Nominated |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Top Shelf Awards from On Tap Magazine | Best New Upcoming Artist (Band/Group or Duo) |
As a Songwriter
| Year | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Rising Star from ASCAP | Best Male Upcoming Songwriter (won) |
Nominations
| Year | Award | Category |
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| 2008 | Rising Star from ASCAP | Best New Male Rising Star (Writer) |
Discography
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Singles
As a member of Profound Intent
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As solo artist
| Year | Single | Label | Album |
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| 2007 | Do A Dub | South Capitol | Do A Dub |
| 2008 | Make U See | South Capitol | Make U See - Single |
News
Tours & Concerts
- PENDING
Announcements
- LaPret is the star of the online show "The Democratically Uncensored Show" exclusively on Myspace.com
Other Artists
Similar Artist
Influences
Contemporaries
Trivia
- LaPret is a founding-member of Profound Intent.
- LaPret has worked with Singer-Songwriter Will Downing.
External Links
Categories: Artist | Rap | Hip-Hop
