Fresh off the success of a nation wide ‘Something to Prove’ tour with fellow hip-hop and rap artists Afu Ra, Inspecta Deck and Planet Asia, Northern Cali’s newest break out rap MC, Turbin, is set to release his highly anticipated debut LP, ‘Born with Nothing Die with Nothing’, on 65 Maxx Entertainment/PocketsLinted Entertainment; 12/13/05.

On ‘Born with Nothing’ Turbin, who got his name because of his signature his long hair wrapped in a turbin, teams up with an arsenal of Bay Area hip-hop acts, including Planet Asia, Encore, Rasco, and Homeliss Derilex.

The album’s production is handled entirely by The The Architect (who has worked with Planet Asia, Cali Agents, Homeliss Derilex), an up-and- coming producer who Turbin hooked up with in the late 90s while living in Oakland.

But the Fresno-born rap MC has been in the game for a minute, building a foundation of fans locally. Having crossed paths with fellow Fresno rapper Planet Asia for years, they became good friends in the 90s after they both relocated from central Cali to Oakland. It was only a matter of time until they decided to work together and Turbin became part of the group The Skhool Yard with Asia, Supreme, Kubiq, and Shake.

Turbin’s lyrical skills were quickly noticed, and later that year he joined Del the Funky Homosapien, Blackalicious and Encore for a nationwide tour. He also released the single “Wide Open” (Certified Records) and was featured on ABB Records Presents Vol. 1. In 2001, Turbin released the critically acclaimed EP, Executive Lounge (75 Ark) with Encore, Grand of Homeliss Derilix, and Holakaust.

Finally, Turbin is featured on numerous upcoming releases, including Planet Asia’s upcoming LP, The Medicine, Homeliss Derilex 12” (feat Cali Agents) and the new Pumpkin Head Mixtape.

‘Born with Nothing Die with Nothing’ drops December 13, 2005.

‘Born with Nothing Die with Nothing’

Track List for LP

1. INTRO

2. MY AGENDA

3. DO-U

4. CHURCH /SKIT

5. BOX-U-OUT (FT PLANET ASIA, ENCORE)

6. B.W.N.D.W.N.

7. RUN IT /SKIT

8. REAL THING (FT SAM SEVEN)

9. SUCY SUCY (FT RASCO)

10. REASONS (BEHIND THE WALL) (FT BIG WIG)

11. YOU DON’T CONVIENCE ME

12. RIDE PT2 (FT SHAKE, DA MAYOR)

13. HATERS

14. IT’S A WRAP (FT GRAND VISITOR, HOLAKAUST)

15. PROOF

16. CAKE UP

17. DO-U (REMIX)