Uly, born Urlises Rodriguez, has humble backgrounds. Born and raised in “Dyckman”, a large, relatively under privileged neighborhood in Washington Heights, New York, Uly’s tragic experiences and struggles slowly molded him into the artist he is today. Uly was inspired by artists such as Tupac, DMX, Eminem, Nas, Jay-Z, Biggie and Run DMC to challenge himself. With nothing but a pen, paper and lots of imagination, Uly began launching his craft. Combining emotion, life struggles and the realism of everyday life, Uly’s music captivates his audience because it is real; everyone can relate. His music tells a story that everyone can understand. Uly’s first hit single, “Music’s My Life”, has already created a buzz on the internet and is sure to make you a true fan; check it out for yourself, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRZXenO5QBw Uly’s unique style of rapping and his messages are sure to make you a true fan. Be on the look out, Uly’s is about to make his mark.