Couture Ink Honors BK Hip Hop - New Single 'Ghost Town'

New York, NY. (Top40 Charts/ Marmah Records) - The pressures of the music industry tend to take their toll on new artists by forcing up-and-comers to comply with fast-paced marketing schemes. Where true lyricists were once valued by rap industry pioneers, much of the creative soul in today's Hip Hop has been bypassed for quick hits and easy money. Brooklyn native Couture Ink is keeping a watchful eye for any career-ending shortcuts as he prepares his debut album, Russian Roulette, which will be ready for release in Spring 2008. His new single "Ghost Town" is just the first step in bringing the depth of his experiences to life through lyrics.

Although Couture Ink's tragic beginnings in the Brownsville area of Brooklyn would shock the system of almost any young person, he has been able to translate his personal angst into highly relatable music. From experiencing the violent deaths of two siblings, watching his family fall apart at the seams and engaging in various illegal activities to survive, Couture Ink's struggles are the foundation of his heartfelt songs.

"I think each song I write is made for a reflection of my community, it is way beyond Hip Hop music," says Couture. "My neighborhood particularly doesn't really have anything positive. A little less than 40% of the New York City jail population is from Brownsville. I think I make music for those particular people - and for my sister who used to love Hip Hop, which is the reason I'm here anyway."

As CEO of New York-based Marmah Records, "Corporate" Ken Darpoh saw something in Couture Ink that compelled him to personally invest in the movement. "I saw potential in the words Couture used when expressing himself on tracks, and his personality is amazing," says Ken. "He dazzles everyone. I always call him my alter ego, because he can do and say the things I can't. After we worked together, I knew Couture Ink would be the first artist released on Marmah Records. He is a reflection of Marmah Records - a true artist able to express their art through the polish of a strong machine."

While the single "Ghost Town" is being distributed to DJ's across the country by the Marmah Records' team, Couture is focusing on rounding out the Russian Roulette album with his classic style. "I do feel like I'm one of those fresh new people that others can relate to," expresses Couture. "Traumatic events have led my luck to be this. I think I can personally build up one of the most creative fan bases in today's Hip Hop audience. Russian Roulette puts the icing on the cake for the preparation of my future. Fans have been waiting for this type of thing - the loophole is there."
For more information and to stream/download "Ghost Town", go to www.tygereye.net/coutureink and www.myspace.com/coutureink