BXL (Brothers Experiencing Life) Biography

BXL (Brothers Experiencing Life) Biography

BXL represents Rap music as it should be: timeless, sensational and honest. This phenomenal Bronx based trio is here to replenish what’s been missing from Rap music. Hip-Hop can be heard everywhere, from music videos, to commercials, to children's parties. The music loving public still has a need to hear relatable stories told through music. Hip-Hop was never meant to be only a trend, but a way of life.
Leading the way of the new wave in Hip Hop is a group from the Bronx called BXL which stands for: Brother's eXperiencing Life. Formed in the Bronx where Hip-Hop originated, BXL consists of Osnan Melendez AKA Buddy Mylez, Joseph Galarza AKA Joe Dirt, and Anthony Robinson AKA Severe Persy Jones. BXL maintains they’ve always been fans of hip-hop having been inspired by Jay-Z, KRS-1, Notorious BIG, Tupac and the late Bronx rapper Big Pun to name a few. It was only natural that rapping together would eventually unite them in pursuing a serious music career. All three members have contributed their talents to the music industry in one way or another.

As the youngest of the three, Severe Persy Jones is the foundation of the music that BXL has built together. At the age of fourteen, Severe was already composing tunes on a keyboard. At the 2007 Underground Awards, he was nominated for "Best Producer of the Year. In addition, he has produced for major league artists (Jadakiss and Uncle Murda). Severe is on his way to the top. With a "hard hitting" production style and smooth lyricism, he aspires to go as far as the music game can take him.

Osnan "Buddy Mylez" Melendez is the lyrical poet of the crew. From New York, to London, to Germany, to Bermuda and back. Mylez has built an international fan-base that has earned him respect as an MC across the globe. His talents have been recognized with four prestigious awards; ThaUnderground.net's L.A. Virgil Artist of the Year of 2006, Best Rap Artist, and 2007 Best Freestyle, as well as repeating L.A. Virgil Artist of the Year for the second year in a row.

While other artists write about "Street Life", Joseph "Joe Dirt" Galarza writes about his own experiences. No fraud or imitators here. Joe has a natural knack for moving crowds. He also has the ability to combine stage presence with mesmerizing skills on the mic. Joe performed at the 2007 Underground Awards with Severe and Buddy Mylez as well. Joe Dirt recently captured awards for Best Artist Of The Year 2008 and Best Song of The Year 2008 on ThaUnderground.net.

BXL came together in winter 05’ impressing their neighborhood friends and local DJ’s with their impeccable lyricism. As they continued to write and produce music, they chose to sample the infamous New York Rapper Milk-Dee’s voice on “Pockets Full of Paper” in which after much radio buzz Milk-Dee contacted BXL to say he loved the record and wanted to work with them immediately which led into the creation of “Run New York” in which Milk-Dee is featured.

BXL’s first performance as a group was in 07’ at the well-known Bronx venue, TAHBU (formerly SOFA Lounge). Their debut performance included “Pockets Full of Paper” and “Entourage” where they performed for hundreds of people from all over the city. BXL’s notoriety has attracted the attention of many top NYC DJ’s in which “Pockets Full of Paper” was first played by the notorious DJ Clue on Power 105.1. The first single to hit radio airwaves was titled “Wasted” also played on Power 105.1. This single like all the others were met with stellar reviews.

BXL is a multi-talented crew, with each member possessing the ambition and dedication needed to bring forth a new era in Hip-Hop. They are destined to do more than bring this genre back to its original greatness. BXL is determined to elevate Hip-Hop to the highest form of musical artistry.