Real name: Joseph Genovese

Effective period / Period of releases: 1997 - 2000

Joseph Genovese, P.K.A Genovese is a native of Yonkers, NY. In High School he started writing music, uncovering a talent that would make history. In the mid nineties, Genovese became a household name in the mixtape hip-hop scene. His street anthem "Genovese's Thesis", featuring Styles P left a mark on the rap game. In 1999, Genovese became the first Italian/American hip-hop artist to sign a major record label, inking a partnership with Universal Records.