As a fixture in the New England rap scene, James E. Stringer a.k.a Siahlaw has garnered respect for his talents as a wordsmith. His love for hip hop was inspired by the the greats such as Rakim, Nas, and Run-DMC. Siahlaw's dedication to his craft is evident and his attention to detail shines through out as he paints a vivid picture of the grim reality of his life. While Growing up in New Bedford Massachusetts, Siahlaw would engage in rap battles around the neighborhood making quick work of his opponents and soon after would develop his song writing abilities as an artist. As a fixture in the New England rap scene, James E. Stringer a.k.a Siahlaw has garnered respect for his talents as a wordsmith. His love for hip hop was inspired by the the greats such as Rakim, Nas, and Run-DMC. Siahlaw's dedication to his craft is evident and his attention to detail shines through out as he paints a vivid picture of the grim reality of his life. While Growing up in New Bedford Massachusetts, Siahlaw would engage in rap battles around the neighborhood making quick work of his opponents and soon after would develop his song writing abilities as an artist.more