Mr. Craig

Mr. Craig is an experienced recording artist, songwriter, and entrepreneur based in the "DMV" (D.C, Maryland, Virginia) area. Also recognized by his previous moniker, "Strictly Shadow", Mr. Craig is a musical visionary within the hip-hop genre, rap, and R&B genres. Drawing influence from notable artists such as Tupac and Lupe Frisco, Mr. Craig has crafted his very own unique sound and compelling style that has garnered him dedicated fans from all around the world. The artist's music exudes passion, honesty, and personality, matched with dynamic productions. The lyrics in Mr. Craig's songs shine a light on his backstory, which was fraught with many perils and bumps along the road. It is clear that his past experiences have only strengthened him and shaped him into the relatable, yet multi-faceted person that he is today.

After four years off, Mr. Craig is making a big comeback with his upcoming album titled, "This Time It's Personal", which is scheduled for release later this year. In addition to his musical endeavors, Mr. Craig also hosts his own radio show on Spin Wax Radio called "Inspired By Mr. Craig Radio Show".
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"I want to be the one to shine the light where other artist are not shining it. We all feel something in life whether we hide it or not."
- Mr. Craig -

New York City, New York Oct 18, 2018 (Issuewire.com) - Mr Craig is a multitalented music artist that has become increasingly popular over the years, serving his fans and other lovers of good music with good sounds and touching lyrics. The entrepreneur and owner of the “Inspired By. Mr Craig” clothing line recently announced that he would be dropping his new album on October 22, 2018.

The music and entertainment industry has evolved over the years with several talents from different parts of the world treating their fans to good music. Unfortunately, today’s music and some artists seem to have deviated from the true essence of music as some songs now lack any meaningful message that could positively impact the lives of listeners. This is where Mr Craig is looking to change the narrative with the launch of his new, inspirational 18-track album.

The album titled “Inspired” contains 18 amazing tracks, with each song inspired by an event that occurred at some point during the making of the album. This attribute stands the album and its content out from any other music projects that currently flood the entertainment industry.

The primary of the album is to impact people’s lives positively as Mr Craig aims to inspire others to aim for the attainment of their full potential in whatever endeavour they have chosen. The album also allows the world to see the creative side of Mr Craig after making his presence felt in the fashion world with the launch of his “Inspired By Mr Craig” clothing line.

“Inspired” is a somewhat chronicle of how Mr Craig has been able to overcome the different challenges life threw at him and become a success against all odds.

“Inspired” will be available on all digital platforms upon its release on the 22nd of October, 2018.

More information about “Inspired” and other projects from Mr Craig can be found on his website. Mr Craig is also available across several social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

About Mr Craig

Mr Craig is a talented artist and entrepreneur. He recently announced that he will be launching his new album, “Inspired,” which he hopes will be an inspiration to millions of people across the globe, as well as his clothing line – Inspired By Mr Craig. - IssueWire

Washington, DC – A Queens, NY native, Mr. Craig began his career as a poet. His affinity for words and rhythm lends itself to his unique writing style – evocative, emotional, and powerful. Previously known as “Strict-ly Shadow,” Mr. Craig reinvented himself with a new moniker. The artist and his music are influenced by classical rap legends such as Tupac and Nas. “Their music has a poetic feel to it. Their lyrics had a lot of meaning,” says the performer of his musical heroes. Mr. Craig, too, is a man with a message, using his powerful words to relate to and connect with others.

Craig entered into a joint venture deal in 2016 with Image Sight and Sound, a multimedia production company, and has worked alongside company CEO Anthony “Mr. Tuck” Richards, who directed Craig’s music video. With Richards’ help, the artist has released his latest single, “One + One.” The song is a true story, an anthem of love and loss experienced by a once broken-hearted Mr. Craig. True to his poetry background, the song evokes feelings of hurt, but mostly hope. Says Craig of the song, “If you’re lucky enough to find someone you can connect with, that’s a really special thing.” Most recently, the artist released the song’s music video, which features actress Hada Vanessa, handpicked by Mr. Craig for her immense talent.

Mr. Craig is a man of many talents that span far beyond songwriting and rap. Deeply rooted in the entertainment industry, he holds a degree in radio broadcasting, has worked in audio and video, voice-over, mastering, producing, A&R, and more. With his background in video, Craig was responsible for editing his own music video. He continues “behind-the- scenes” music work under the umbrella of Strict-ly Entertainment, a company of which he remains CEO.

With all of his experience and knowledge, the artist and creative entrepreneur is eager to pass on his knowledge to upcoming artists. His advice to others? “Learn the business,” insists Mr. Craig, “Music is not an easy industry, and a lot of young artists don’t understand the logistics – they just want to rap.”

Driven and immensely talented, Mr. Craig is an artist to watch. Stay tuned for his album, Evolutions, which is set to release Winter 2016, and his next single, “You Wouldn’t Understand.”

Learn more about Mr. Craig: http://www.mrcraigta.com - Upcoming 100