Prince Of Steel

Grammy Nominee and Self proclaimed, Prince Of Steel.  David Baruch Hinds, better known as “Baruch,” was born April 14th 1983, in Birmingham, UK. He is the eldest son of reggae legend David Hinds, the lead singer/rhythm guitarist, of Steel Pulse. Beloved and Blessed right from birth, David meaning ” Beloved” was given the middle name Baruch, which means “Blessed”. Baruch in biblical times was the Secretary of theProphet Jeremiah. “Given that and who his father is, destined him to be a writer/lyricist who has manifested over time into rhyming on the mic and recording his own music”.

 Being exposed to the music scene at an early age, His childhood opportunities had him on summer concert tours with his dad throughout the US. During this period Baruch was in the company of many high profile musicians such as, Buju Banton, Greggory Issacs, Shaggy, the Marley Sons, Inner Circle, Third World, The Wailers…. just to name a few.  Although his quest for being a rapper started much sooner, Baruch utilized his “off time” period to be more involved in creative writing and producing beats.  Acts like: Wu Tang, B.I.G,Naughty By Nature, NWA, Keith Murray “Method Man, Rza, Red Man, Snoop, Ice Cube Raekwon, The Ghetto Youths, Common, Busta Rhymes, Lil Wayne…etc” were very much a part of his early influences. Where many have been known to have a phobia for crowds and centre stage, Baruch never had that problem. But that could have had a lot to do with his “second period” of stay in the UK where he entered and won many “On The Spot” competitions and Battles.  Of Caribbean heritage, Baruch possesses the same charismatic attributes that you see in the likes of major HipHop/Urban artists such as Busta Rhymes, Heavy D, Notorious B.I.G., Craig Mack, Rihanna, Doug E Fresh, LL Cool J, KRS1 who all have Caribbean roots.

The exposure of all the variety of musicians has been key to my development as an artist. I mean I really have seen and know what it takes to make it and how to stay relevant in the music biz. I just want to make timeless music that people can relate to and feel.