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Born & raised in Staten Island, New York

the eldest son of U-God, from the Wu-Tang Clan, had an upbringing

that was far from normal. On March 13th of '94, while being escorted to a birthday party, a young Dontae Hawkins was shot through the abdomen. The bullet came from a nearby crossfire shooting. After several operations & years of physical therapy, Dontae learned how to walk again, recovering from most of his injuries.

He first picked up the pen during his high school years and thus iNTeLL was born.

After graduating from film school 

he decided to pursue music alongside filmmaking.

With nothing but time to perfect his crafts

he continues to create dope art  

that will intellectually stimulate your mind.

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Since Embarking Upon his Artistic Journey

MrHawkins has Shot & edited over 100+ Music Videos

for artists in the U.S. & abroad.

In addition, iNTeLL has worked with a plethora

of local artists, internationally established artists

and even a few High profile collaborators.

iNTeLL has gone bar for bar with Big Tray Deee,

Masta Killah, Method Man, Fred The Godson,

Mickey Factz, Chris Rivers, Nitty Scott,

Inspectah Deck, Token, Young Dirty Bastard

and Snoop Dogg Just to name a few.

 

After meeting his other half PREMA777

They combined forces and became a creative powerhouse

that is Unmatched.

Not only do they both maintain careers

as outstanding Solo Hip Hop Artists 

but united they bring the Poetry & Rhythm to new levels.

 Together they established 

THEZENDEN studio In Staten Island, New York

and they continue to build up their own catalogue as well as  providing artist development for local artists. All the while continually giving you iNTeLLectual Entertainment.   

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ENJOY.

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