“NOT EVEN DARKNESS CAN STOP MY SHINE”
~ A-1 Thee Assas'n
Every so often you run across an artist that you've never heard of before that has talents like no other person you've ever encountered in your life. Then you start thinking "why haven't I heard of this guy?" WTF?!!?" Well, that's exactly how I felt when I first discovered a rap artist named “A-1 Thee Assas'n”.

Originally from Portland, Oregon and now based in Kansas, A-1 has been immersed in music since his toddler years. For over twenty years, he's been a prominent figure in the underground hip-hop community, known for his sharp punchlines, intricate wordplay, and dynamic flow. Drawing inspiration from hip-hop icons such as Tupac, Biggie, Nas, Master P, and Eminem, as well as modern-day luminaries like Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, Tech N9ne, Twisted Insane, and Drake, A-1 Thee Assas’n is fearless in expressing his views and tackling societal and global issues through his music. As the founder and Chairman of The BHM Conglomerate LLC, and the CEO of A1BHMWORLDWIDE.com, A-1 Thee Assas’n oversees a diverse portfolio of enterprises, including J. Salt Music Group, Paper Hound Entertainment, Black Heart Music Entertainment, and an extensive Marketplace. This Marketplace features over a dozen distinctive clothing lines, such as ZSX Unlimited, WAR, King Wavvy Wear, Moms The Muscle Custom Accessories, Designs By Amy, GoReala Clothing, BHM Apparel, SIN SHADOW, Anti-Religion Apparel, among other exclusive designer labels. Beyond his titles as "The King Of Hardcore Hip-Hop", and “The Black Heart Boss”, A-1 is a pillar of his community, an entrepreneur, a father, and a mentor who guides others away from the temptations of street life, showing them how to harness their innate talents for legitimate financial success.
A-1 Thee Assas’n has released several EP's, albums, and mixtapes over the years, but the majority of his catalog is only available via artist-controlled websites like ReverbNation.com, BandCamp, or the BHM Website. However, he HAS commercially released The Simple Truth, MAFIA MADE, The A-1 Experience, and in the summer of 2023, he released the Half Angel EP, his first worldwide release after he finished serving nearly 5 years in the penitentiary. Other projects include the Point Blank Range mixtape, Audio Magic Volumes One and Two, Five-Five Bully, Secret Ingredient, ASSASSINATION DAY, and Mixtape Guru - Part One. His favorite project, however, The A-1 Experience, is a beautiful showcase of his skills and passion for the art of rap. The LP, the first installment of the audio series “Because You Need To Catch Up…”, features 18 tracks that cover a range of topics, from personal struggles to social commentary, with catchy hooks and hard-hitting beats from hit-making producers like Darccyda, Anno Domini, and Legion Beats. “Because You Need To Catch Up… Chapter One: The A-1 Experience” is available on all major streaming platforms and A-1 webpages such as Apple Music, SoundCloud, and Reverbnation.
( FOR A SIMPLE AND EASY TO USE LINK LIST, SEE A-1's LinkTree Page. FROM THERE YOU CAN ACCESS EVERY AVAILABLE MUSICAL PROJECT AND WEB PAGE OF A-1 THEE ASSAS'N EASILY !!! )

But his biggest album yet, the highly anticipated project titled "THE BAD GUY" features guest appearances by Juicy J, Rick Ross, Sean Kingston, Strange Poet, OG Eddie MF Kane, Breana Marin, Jadakiss, XiX, Dizzy Wright, and Gucci Mane!! With A-1 Thee Assas'n himself serving as the Executive Producer and even providing his production skills on one of the songs under his production moniker A1DidThaT, the album's sound is dark but fun and energetically entertaining. Also featuring some production work by Legion Beats, Dotcom, BlessDaTrack, SK Beats, Anno Domini, and Blocboy Polo, making this project a star-studded masterpiece that will definitely stand the test of time and solidifies A-1's place as The King of Hardcore Hip-Hop !!! For more information on "THE BAD GUY" music and merchandise, see the album's spotlight page. For THE BAD GUY merchandise, see THE BAD GUY SHOP.