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We became familiar with this Los Angeles-based Hip-Hop artist via a well-shot short film clip on You Tube titled "I Want You" (Jonesin). Front loaded with a classic Marvin Gaye "I Want You" sample, Icon creates similar magic with a second short film, "Boss In The Buildin'". Icon (Next Line Music) embodies the essence of so many talents from early Tribe Called Quest, and perhaps Common to today's hit-makers like Drake and Kanye West. Icon treated us to a sampler of forthcoming music that once heard, is certain to generate excitement among fans seeking "real Hip-Hop"! His take on the 'Fresh Coast' is about bringing a fresh perspective back to West Coast Hip-Hop." - Amalgamation

As you all know by now Joffer, Bam, and I were in ATL this weekend for the A3C music festival. While down there we met a lot of cool people one of them being an artist that goes by the name Icon. We met when I had on my blue Washington Nationals fitted on with the W and the Dc, basically putting on for my city, and him having on the Nationals fitted for the W representing the Fresh Coast (West Coast). As we joked about the fitted for a little bit, we exchanged information and it was history from there. I visited his Band Camp Page and I must say that his music is dope. Icon’s East Coast and West Coast inspiration can be heard in his music,Welcome To The Fresh Coast Volume 1 and 2. He is currently working on a new project and continuing his grind to be the next ICON in this hip hop game. So be on the look out for Iconic music from people who keep you two steps ahead of the rest. Follow the arrow to hear more and download mixtapes. - Hip $ociety News

We caught up with Fresh Coast Icon a little bit earlier and he has a special shout out to all of his fans..

I also had a chance to catch a little bit of his set – and he was fucking dope. You know when you can spit over nothing and make the entire crowd start nodding with no beat that you are destined for great things.

Stay tuned for the full interview and check out the clip below – stay tuned for much more from this cat. - LP33

Vital Statistics
Name: ICON
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Album: Welcome 2 Fresh Coast Vol. 2: Let's Do This (Mixtape)
Musical Influences: Jay-Z, Common, T.I., Andre 3000, Biggie, Pac
Interesting Fact: ICON is Persian (Iranian)

Respecting the legends that came before him, ICON has begun his road to be regarded as the next one.

Iconic in every sense of the word, it’s no wonder that even Wikipedia rushed to print his name. With swag like some, lyrical play like none and a smile that entices all, it’s quite clear why ICON answered his calling to hip hop.

Born in a tumultuous post-revolution Iran, ICON (born Ila Parvaz), stepped into the world at the height of another mass movement taking place in the U.S. Hip Hop was pressing into the music scene at the hands of Russell Simmons and other legendary figures. When “Walk this Way” hit the Billboard charts in 1986, it was more than a welcoming introduction for ICON, whose family made the U.S. their home that same year.

While the East Coast was bumping, the N.W.A. was making major noise in the West Coast. Landing in Orange County, California ICON took notice at the major influences of American culture and felt the strong presence of Hip Hop. It was at age 13 that ICON entered the ring for his first freestyle battle. Awakened by N.W.A., but inspired by the evolving East Coast culture, ICON rests his influence on the likes of those rappers who could creatively deliver a message while containing their emotions ingeniously in their bars.

Almost a decade after he went in for his first taste, ICON is now more than an ingredient in this melting pot some call hip hop. He is the product, uniquely branded and individually wrapped. He represents the legacy and the continuation. a new era has begun. Welcome to Fresh Coast.
- DIGIWAXX

I just got caught up on Icon after catching him opening for SAS and Zion I at the Roxy a couple weeks back. Dude definitely has his own flavor and can rock a crowd. For more you can download his WELCOME 2 FRESH COAST VOL.2 MIXTAPE now. - Hip Hop Official

Icon presents another short film to one of his tracks...this one is called "Boss In The Buildin'" and looks like a day in the life with him in Las Vegas. I know one thing, Icon in both of these short films has been rocking some packed venues as well as some very upscale venues. Emcees may want to take notes. For now though just peep the video. - Eazee Street

UP NEXT….Icon….@freshcoasticon

Love these visuals…I think he needs to link with @weshootpeople tho ;p - Head Casers

There are many combination's that can formulate to create good and memorable song. Original production, proper use of a sample, a dope live performance or creative use of video are a couple of the variables that can equate to something fresh. Icon's, "I Want You (Jonesin')" are the results of some proper music math, something new and fresh with some nice visuals. Presented in short film format by David Odio off of Icon's Welcome 2 Fresh Coast Vol. 2 Mixtape. - LivElevated

Los Angeles based hip hop artist Icon is doing the work and putting in the time on his rap game by playing the coveted Roxy in West Hollywood this coming Tuesday, July 13th. Icon will be in good company at this show, Oakland, California's Zion I and L.A. mainstays Strong Arm Steady are the headliners. Be sure not to miss this one. - Hooked On That