Charismatic, Young, and Fresh just a few things to be said about up and coming rapper Pre$$ AKA Pyrex Press. Born Preston Hill (1985) in Brownsville, Pa, he was easily swept in to the street life at an early age. Hoping for a brighter future, his family moved to Reading, Pa, where Pre$$ first picked up the mic. But coming of age in the streets of Reading was far from the change his family expected. After getting expelled from school and constant trouble in the streets, his mother decided to send him back to stay with family in the south western region of the state in late 2001.
In 2002, he met up with close friend Erving Smith, vice president for Panama Records at the time whom introduced him to President of the Label Deante Drake. Later that year Pre$$ went on to sign his first recording contract with Panama Records quickly moving through the ranks as one the labels top priority artist. Under the wing of infamous Pittsburgh hustler/label CEO Deante Drake, Pre$$ set the streets as well as the booth on fire. Unfortunately the Panama situation was shortly lived due to the incarceration of the labels CEO.
While signed with Panama Records, Pre$$ released Panama All-stars, group mix tape, as well as solo tape, Full Court Pre$$. Outside of recording he also went on a southern circuit tour with rapping sensation Lil Wayne in early 2003. Other performances in his early career include opening for Akon, Cassidy, Chingy, Young Buck, Lloyd Banks, Jim Jones, Juelz Santana, Fat Joe, Franchize Boyz, Trillville, Freeway, and many others. Proving he can rock any crowd, Pre$$ shut down venues as small as local VFWs all the way to home town Mecca the Mellon Arena.
With just finishing and releasing his Cash Cow mixtape, Pre$$ is busy with his group, Take Money/Moola Gang, who is currently working independently. It may seem this young entrepreneur is pressed for time, but he is just doing what he does best. Many things set this rapper apart from the rest, his crazy beats, hot tracks, and ill collaborations, just to name a few. Dont let the swagg fool you, when it comes down to bars Pre$$ easily fits in with the top Hip-Hop artists of the game. Pick up a copy of Cash Cow or check him out on Myspace at www.myspace.com/pressmoney31.
In 2002, he met up with close friend Erving Smith, vice president for Panama Records at the time whom introduced him to President of the Label Deante Drake. Later that year Pre$$ went on to sign his first recording contract with Panama Records quickly moving through the ranks as one the labels top priority artist. Under the wing of infamous Pittsburgh hustler/label CEO Deante Drake, Pre$$ set the streets as well as the booth on fire. Unfortunately the Panama situation was shortly lived due to the incarceration of the labels CEO.
While signed with Panama Records, Pre$$ released Panama All-stars, group mix tape, as well as solo tape, Full Court Pre$$. Outside of recording he also went on a southern circuit tour with rapping sensation Lil Wayne in early 2003. Other performances in his early career include opening for Akon, Cassidy, Chingy, Young Buck, Lloyd Banks, Jim Jones, Juelz Santana, Fat Joe, Franchize Boyz, Trillville, Freeway, and many others. Proving he can rock any crowd, Pre$$ shut down venues as small as local VFWs all the way to home town Mecca the Mellon Arena.
With just finishing and releasing his Cash Cow mixtape, Pre$$ is busy with his group, Take Money/Moola Gang, who is currently working independently. It may seem this young entrepreneur is pressed for time, but he is just doing what he does best. Many things set this rapper apart from the rest, his crazy beats, hot tracks, and ill collaborations, just to name a few. Dont let the swagg fool you, when it comes down to bars Pre$$ easily fits in with the top Hip-Hop artists of the game. Pick up a copy of Cash Cow or check him out on Myspace at www.myspace.com/pressmoney31.
How did you get that name?
My real is Preston Hill ‘Press’ for short. After being involved in the streets I was blessed wit the nick name Pyrex as well as many others but Pyrex is the one that stuck with me.
What has been your biggest accomplishment?
In Feb 2009 I went to Europe with Dem Franchize Boyz and performed in Germany
What has been your most difficult challenge?
Breaking through on a mainstream level musically
What makes you different?
The authenticity of my music as well as the ability to be diverse with out it sounding forced..
What projects are you working on?
HHV1 Better know as Im Heavy Honey Vol. 1 the Mixtape.. Check out my latest mixtape Cash Cow hosted by DTP’s Own Dj Schemes Now available on DatPiff.com
Where are you from originally?
Brownsville, Pa South West wats good!
How Long have you been making music?
8yrs, 5 professionally
What artists inspire you?
Jay z, Nas, Kanye, the whole 90’s Bad boy movement legends like Al Green, Shaka Khan, Lauren Hill
How would you define your style of music?
REAL period.
What teams are you affiliated with?
Moola Gang!!!! Panama, Black Fam, Ace 1, Block Boyz
Who are some artists that you have worked with?
MoolaGang! and Tons of local acts native to South West Pa.
Who would you like to collab with?
Lauren Hill with out a doubt.. Hov, some one classic but left field maybe.. I was just thinkin of Kelly Price the other day haha
Where do you see the future of music?
I see Hip Hop’s future in being in a great space.. Artist like Drake, Rick Ross (lyrically),& Wale are all proving that music with substance has not died.
Where do you see yourself in 1 year?
Grinding… it dont stop lol
Describe yourself in one word.
Determined
Any shout outs?
Moola Gang!! Free D and D-Lane Welcome Home Erv Rip CH and Flawless.. SouthWest Pa wats good baby we in here!!
Email: [email protected]
Management Contact Info: erv smith 412-513-8958