Biography
Baby Down

Baby Down (Omari Burrell) first donned a microphone at the age of three, performing in talent shows organized by his grandmother.  Since then, he and music have been inseparable:  writing his first song at the age of twelve, freestyling at the drop of a beat, working tirelessly in the studio.
Born and raised, by a single mother, in South Central Los Angeles, Baby Down has been influenced by West Coast artists such as 2Pac, Ice Cube, and Jayo Felony, as well as the prevailing gang culture of the area.  “I let the streets be my father.”   At the age of sixteen, he lost his brother Sean, one year his junior, to street violence.  “He used to push for me more than anybody.”  The tragic death of his brother made Baby Down more determined and aggressive towards his goal of finding success in the music industry, although Baby Down does not define success simply as notoriety.  He aims to impact youths in challenging neighborhoods with a positive message, and show them they do not have to succumb to the street life.       
Baby Down attended the Hamilton High School Academy of Music, where he honed his understanding and appreciation for the art form.  An avid football fan, Baby Down also played football while in school, but his playing days were halted by a gunshot to the leg.  The injury only furthered his harsh street education.  “Everybody out in the streets is playing for keeps.  You have to make the right decisions.”  Baby Down used the experience as motivation, and continued to develop his flow. 
Baby Down has performed at several venues including the BET Freestyle Awards, B.B. King’s at Universal Citywalk, and Rosarita Beach in Mexico where he opened for E-40 and Lil Jon.  He also performed at a workshop coordinated by Leila Steinberg, 2Pac’s first manager.  Some of the artists Baby Down has worked with include Kurupt, Mobb Deep, WC, Bushwick Bill, and Alchemist.  He was also featured in the Jayo Felony video “True’d Up”. 
To date, Baby Down has sold 10,000 CDs, and his hunger for success grows.  “Pray for better days.”  Those four words, tattooed on his right arm, act as a memorial to his brother, and an inspiration for success—as he defines it.