> Captain Panamera aka CAPTAIN PIKES, born Lawrence Williams III, is a twenty-something songwriter/producer, who is very much involved in Atlanta’s urban music scene. Captain Pikes was raised in a two parent home in a small town named Abbeville, Louisiana not far from Baton Rouge, LA. Growing up in Abbeville’s rural environment allowed Captain Pikes to stay humble and have his hand on the pulse of those whose only entertainment is dance. Unlike most of today’s hip hop artists who boast of an unfortunate upbringing, Captain Pikes’s story is one of strength. He has pledged to put Louisiana on his back and return it to prominence as it was during the height of Master P's and Juvenile's rap careers. Pikes has been surrounded by family and music since birth. His early performances as a rap artist were in the family’s living room at age 10. He found music to be his comfort zone during this period. His humility and recognition to stay relevant drives his enormous ambition. Captain Pikes’s music and mindset culminates a revolutionary and/or evolved sound for the listener. As an artist, Captain Pikes loves the stage, is marketable and well suited for the international market. His vast taste in various musical styles makes creating innovative music almost effortless. Captain Pikes mentions his music as diverse, “My music sounds like me. The music is danceable. It is also smooth and allows you an opportunity to chill with it as well. My music is descriptive; it helps you to visualize what I’ve been through and where I’m headed!” Encouraged by his manager, Talent Expert, Daryl 'DJ' Jackson, “To revolutionize the hip-hop game, keep it fresh, vibrant and never let anyone stop him from creating stellar compositions that elevate the game and push the envelope,” has motivated him to stay a step ahead. Constantly setting the bar high, Captain Pikes always challenges himself and those he collaborates with, including producer, Jerome "Perion" Hunter aka LumbaJack, to think outside the box. This is a definitive time for Pikes; he’s always felt he could make Superstar moves with great music. One listen to Captain Pikes and you realize his uniqueness is without question.