Early life experiences in the late 80's and early 90's were back and forth Alexandria, Virgina and California, Compton style. Childhood was smack in the middle of the two strongest rival gang loyalties in the game. Blue and red colors signifying the Crips and Bloods, ruled the neighborhood around his street, Poinsettia Ave.

Music was a part of daily life. Mom sang at cabarets and other places amongst local and national stars. Her strength in life and her determination to win placed a special drive toward greatness in Rio and his younger sister that, to this day, inspires his grind for the music scene.

Having lived in the DMV (DC/MD/VA) during adolescence and currently working his music within these locations now, Blackwood has built a following of fans around the area that love his sound and thrive off the vibe of his talent.

Blackwood's rap verse can be described as a real artist take on giving voice to the reality of real. Blackwood takes societal dissonance breed from the rebellion of ghetto reality and transforms it with lyrical wordplay into beat based songs that live to be heard. With Influences Like Eminem, 2pac, Bone Thugs, Twista, Nas, Big Pun, And Other Lyricists, its no wonder he is so rich in flavor.

Blackwood brings truth and talent to the rap game. No stranger to either the work or the grind of music as a hustle hard game. His rap career comes full scale and his rap features the truths the record companies are too blind to say. Rap companies don't live here. Rap companies have never been here. Rap companies never come where Blackwood has been.

For rap keep your 99 cents or $1.29, itunes is fine but it's not real. Instead remember the name Blackwood, then download his rap like spoken gospel to music- truth to the game not to the establishment.

His raps will be raw uncut versions of reality experiences from the streets and life that is shouts beyond the loud beat of a bass. To be a part of Blackwood's work or to connect with him use Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram or become a fan of his Soundcloud. Keep constant contact and gain first hand information about upcoming projects and progressive lyrical and rhythmic expressions of his talent.

Giving lyrical voice and showcasing talent in music, Blackwood is giving life and sound to music as real reality is shown.