Lyrics Born

Lyrics Born
Lyrics Born in Australia, 2008
Background information
Also known asAsia Born, Macka Dang Dang, LB
Born
Tsutomu William Shimura

(1972-09-02) September 2, 1972
Tokyo, Japan
OriginBerkeley, California, U.S.
GenresAlternative hip hop, funk
OccupationsRapper, singer, producer
Years active1993–present
LabelsQuannum Projects, Epitaph, Decon
Websitewww.lyricsborn.com
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Tsutomu William "Tom" Shimura (born September 2, 1972), better known by his stage name Lyrics Born (formerly Asia Born), is a Japanese-American rapper, singer, and producer. He is one half of the duo Latyrx with Lateef the Truthspeaker.