About
Biography
Coming from a city whose Hip-Hop identity has been for the most part over shadowed by the presence of NASCAR, the banking industry and high profile murder cases, BETTIE GRIND has been determined to take advantage of his opportunity to bring the eyes and attention of the Hip- Hop entertainment industry to a virtually untapped market, the Carolinas.
And so the journey begins; In 2004-05’ after countless wins on Power 98’s Free-Style Friday show, BETTIE GRIND really began to focus on his craft resulting in the release of his first single “POP LOCK” that set the streets on fire! While receiving rave reviews and mix show spins around the area, this fresh new sound unseen energy has now become part of the DNA bred into the re-birth of Hip-Hop in the Kack.
BETTIE GRIND has the charismatic styles of the Rap tycoon Jay-Z with the lyrical energy of Rap mogul Ludacris. With the rapidly growing success and support of his followers, BETTIE GRIND quickly ceased the opportunity to leave his foot print on the crown of his city by performing with Young Jeezy at Summer Fest in Charlotte, NC which then led to him sharing the stage with Lil Wayne, Big Boi and the Purple Ribbon All-stars to name a few and most recently Plies. BETTIE GRIND is always in the forefront of those who strive to make a name for his city in the music world. He hit home with the collaboration with Anthony Hamilton on the remix of the unforgettable ballad “Charlene”.
The hunt for continued momentum was on now on as BETTIE GRIND maliciously attacked the mix tape game, releasing raw, potent material such as the self-proclaimed “KING Q.C” and the “G’s Us Is Coming” mix tapes that combined for almost 50K units within a 24 month period. As the streets remained hungry for the preceding word, BETTIE GRIND struck a pot of gold when his management team set up a meeting with one of the hottest producers in the game right now, Drum Squad founder Drumma Boy! With hits like “Shawty” for Plies and “I Put On” for Young Jeezy the track record was proven. With that being said, the sweltering hot new single from BETTIE GRIND “DAMMIT I’M FLY” was released.
“I am co-signing this one”. You have to be an artist at a certain level to even ride on one of my tracks and he (BETTIE GRIND) smashed this one on his first creditable mainstream produced track, says Drumma Boy”. After a few test drives with some of the top DJ’s and clubs in the region the overwhelming response completed the task of breaking the glass on the window that held back an indie artist from claiming the commercial artist spotlight.
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BETTIE GRIND, HOOD SUPASTAR ENT and the Carolina movement are definitely making history and are coming to a city near you!
Artist, entertainer and businessman. BETTIE GRIND aka Young Ben Frank.
Bettie Grind Discography
Rollin LP
Shock the world Mix CD
Contact LP
King QC Mix CD
Thrilla LP
King QC Chapter 2 Mix CD
Pop Lock EP
King QC Chapter 3 Mix CD
G’s US is Coming Mix CD
Dammit I’m Fly EP
DJ Chuck T Down South Slangin VOL. 53
DJ Cease Fire AMERICAN GLADIATOR
DJ Chuck T The Leak
Ciroc Money “Hello!” Super Single
Awards and Recognition
Nominations and Awards:
2007 Charlotte Art Institute Award (CAIA)
• Won Best Video(“Lightning & Thunder)
2008 Queen City Music Award
• Won Best Song of The Year (“Dammit I’m Fly”)
• Won Best Song of The Year (“Dammit I’m Fly”)
2009 Queen City Music Award
• Won Best Solo Rap Artist
2009 Carolina Music Awards (CMA’s)
• Nominated Best Song of The Year (“Dammit I’m Fly”)
2009 Southeastern Music Entertainment Summit (SMES) ’09
• Nominated Best Song of The Year (“Dammit I’m Fly”)
• Nominated Best Solo Rap Artist
2009 King of the Street Awards
• Nominated Best Song of The Year (“Dammit I’m Fly”)
2009 Charlotte Music Awards (CMA’s)
• Won Best Song of The Year (“Dammit I’m Fly”)
• Won Best Solo Rap Artist
2009 North Carolina Underground Music Award (NCUMA’s)
• Best Song of The Year (“Dammit I’m Fly”)
• Best Solo Rap Artist
2010 Carolina Music Awards
• Nominated Best Hip Hop Male Artist
2010 SMES AWARDS
• Nominated Song Of The Year (‘I’m Floatin”)
• Nominated Song Of The Year (‘I’m Floatin”)
• Nominated Hip Hop Artist Of The Year
Articles/write ups:
• Charlotte Observer ’05
• Down Magazine ’06
• Contender Magazine ’06
• Ozone Magazine ’09
• The Metro Proponent ’09
• The Shoot Magazine ’09
• Charlotte Observer ’09
• Creative Loafing ’09
• BBE Magazine ’09
• Carolina All Day ’09
• Niche Magazine Cover ’10
• On Point Magazine Cover ’10
• Gutta Magazine ’10
2011 Press Coverage
Performances:
• Jingle Jam-Cricket Arena Charlotte,NC ) w/ Lil Wayne
• Summer fest-Bojangles arena Charlotte, NC w/ Twista
• Summer Fest- Columbia, SC w/Gucci Mane & Souljah Boy
• Over 90 Booked Shows ’09 & ’10
• Nominated Hip Hop Artist Of The Year



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