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Matchstik

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rhymes, produces his own beats, but he created the Matchstik brand solely himself. Allen David Forrest jr, (Born February 4, 1981) better know as Matchstik was born in Fort Camble, Kentucky and raised in Dothan, Alabama. At age nine, Matchstik’s parents separated and a few months later his father attempted suicide. Matchstik’s father, who was formerly a soldier in the United States Army Reserves, abandoned Matchstik’s family, leaving his mother to raise him and his siblings on her own. Without a father figure in his life, Matchstik found a home in the streets. It wasn’t long before Matchstik himself began selling drugs. Then, after his third arrest at age 16, Matchstik realized he had to turn his life around. Determined not to be a victim of his circumstances Matchstik left the street life behind, dropped out of high school and passed his G.E.D. He also went on to attend college, and sequentially joined the Navy at age 20. During his journey across the country, Matchstik had a new fatal car crash where his best friend tried to kill himself and Matchstik by grabbing the steering wheel and hitting a tractor trailer while traveling at over speeds of 90 miles and hour. After completing four years of service in the Navy and receiving an honorable discharge and several medals including, a good conduct award, he decided to leave the Navy and follow his musical aspirations on the West Coast. Matchstik's remarkable song writing abilities earn him 4 out of 5 stars on DjBooth dot net for his infectiously catchy single. “Surina’ Song ft Foreword” which he wrote and recorded him self in his studio apartment while living in Los Angeles, CA which caught the ear of London's number one award winning Dj Masterstepz who was nominated best club and radio Dj in 2008 (Mobo Awards) broke the record in London during his famous radio show "Masterstepz" on Choice Fm London's number one radio station. Matchstik was also featured on Rapmusic.com which is the largest Hip Hop forum on the web, Myxer dot com, a leading ring-tone website with over 16 million users, His songs "It's Ok" and "I'm So Fly ft Jaz" was featured on two episodes of the Fox Reality show "Amazing Adventures Of A Nobody" and ultimately, he was featured on Canada’s number one celebrity blog isthishappening dot com. Matchstik has opened up for established artists such as Joe Buddins and Sean Paul (the Reggae Artist) in Winnipeg, Canada! He is the featured Rapper on the R&B sensation Charlie Kris’s hit single “Hey Girl ft. Matchstik” Matchstik is a real survivor despite all the triumphs he has endured over his short life Allen Forrest professionally known as Matchstik is destined to be one of Hip Hop's next biggest stars.

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Jul 03, 06:14 AM

What fantastic music....10 out of 10...............
Jun 08, 01:52 PM

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Jan 09 2009, 09:54 AM

i love this man, this song just makes u think it kind of reminds me of all falls down by kanye .

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Ten Years Later!
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Da Boss.
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Bubble Bootie
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U Feel Me
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It'z Ok ft. Jaz
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I'm Getting Mine. ft Travis Phillips.
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Good Girl ft Charlie Kris
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I'm So Fly. ft Jas
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Never Give up! ft LaMarc
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Hey girl ft Matchstik
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Give Back.
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City Life.
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Drop it 2 da flo.
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Made It 2 The Top ft Foreword
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Surina's Song ft Foreword
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Never Can Say Goodbye (Mj Tribute)
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Ride Out Ft. Whitney
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