Added: Jul 28, 2014
Michael McCain (Born July 22) is a hip-hop artist from Los Angeles, California. He is best known by his stage name Inno Thakid. Born and raised in South Central, Los Angeles California, Inno attended Crenshaw High School, where he became known for his ability to rap fluently in English and Spanish with rapid delivery. He quickly became a favorite amongst his peers in rap competitions and school performances. Inno then attended Cal State Los Angeles, where he continued to astound his peers with his expeditious rap style.Inno, comes from a family of musicians. His sister is a flautist who has played with the likes of Brian McNight. As well as grandparents, who have multi records as a steel drum calypso band. Inno's (maternal) cousin is dancer/ Youtube sensation Marquese "NonStop" Scott who has gained notoriety for his viral video "Pumped Up Kicks"In early 2006 Inno wrote the Jammx Kid’s first single “Keep U Dancin”, Produced by Multi Platinum Hip Hop and R&B producer Antwan “Amadeus” Thompson. The single “Keep U Dancin” went on to gain commercial success with exposure from Radio Disney and a video which features NBA superstar Shaquille O’neal. Born and raised in South Central, Los Angeles California, Inno attended Crenshaw High School, where he became known for his ability to rap fluently in English and Spanish with rapid delivery. He quickly became a favorite amongst his piers in rap competitions and school performances. Inno then attended Cal State Los Angeles, where he continued to astound his peers with his expeditious rap style. Inno has worked with numerous producers such as Boss Beat’s, Oji Pierce (R.I.P.), Ben Franklin, Stephen Edwards, Roger Larocque, Gold Fingaz and many more. His single “Wind it Up” is currently being played religiously on KDUC FM. Inno has performed at venues such as: The Key Club, The Temple Bar, Stevie’s on the Strip, 14 Below, and many other major California“Hot-Spots”.INNO's most notable accomplishments include sourcing music for several Television and Movie projects.
