Summary: "I Ain't No Joke" by Rakim, a song that defied logic and summarized what it meant to be a emcee, an anthem for upcoming generations and the beginning of one man’s fate. Mass Guiliano, born and raised in Philadelphia, remembers hearing Rakim’s lyrics and knowing that he was ready to begin his journey as a great lyricist.
Munajj Askia Shareef Smith which is the acronym for Mass took the name Guiliano from a movie named "The Sicilian", where a man named Salvatore Guiliano rises up against his foes to become a savior for his family and for his people, and that's exactly what Mass intends to do.
Growing up, his mother was the biggest influence. It was her hard work and her personal perseverance through adversities. Being raised in a single parent household, Mass did not enjoy a luxurious life, but his mother always reminded him to always make the best out of every situation and everything they were fortunate to have. It was that wisdom that has kept Mass humble and always to persevere.
Success and his true passion for music is what drive him in this industry. Being born in the 80’s and raised on 90’s hip hop, an era that defies comparison in his opinion; he is about to breathe new life into hip hop, through lyrics and originality, illustrated in lyrics such as “They don’t love to hate me, matter fact they hate they love, ain’t no sense in lying cause denial is very ugly”.
Mass believes in never settling for mediocre music and believes his fans shouldn’t either. He (believes) that as an artist you have an obligation to earn the support of your fans. He encourages people to listen to music and form their own opinions as to what is hot and what is not, be a leader, not a follower, and set your standards high.
He attended high school with the likes of Reck Ro, Miz M.A.F, and Hommicide. In fact, he and Miz played on the same championship Pop Warner football team, The Oak Lane Wildcats in the mid 90's. This led to the birth of StreetSpittas Entertainment.
Still today Mass is a member of Street Spittas Entertainment and affiliated with the U.K.- Liberty Bell Records. In addition to Mass, the Street Spittas family is comprised of Miz M.A.F, Hommicide, Al Gutta, and Reck Ro. Together they are about to reach new magnitudes with their music.
Mass has appeared on Miz M.A.F’s, “The Comeback”, and “The Drama Lounge” and has been featured with appearances at “My Mic Monday’s” at Liquid Charm in Philadelphia, “Industry’s Tuesdays” at Club Samba, and Xandu Night Club in Philadelphia.
His current project is "Tha Masterpiece"/Streetspittas Ent. This is a collection of urban classics and hits that speak to people in all walks of life. Mass will continue to flood the streets with mixtapes and collaborations that are sure to impart hip hop today. You can find more information about Mass Guiliano and Street Spittas Ent. At www.myspace.com/215mass.
