Lil Lyn is a rising Hip-Hop artist hailing from the small southern town of Norwood, Georgia. His highly anticipated, debut mix-tape, "Cuz I Am" is scheduled to be released in mid-March, and the buzz is already growing. With 21 tracks worthy of platinum status, including collaborations with a recently signed Def Jam recording artist, "Cuz I Am" is sure to take the Hip-Hop, R&B, and crossover markets by storm. 5,000 free copies of the mix tape will be distributed locally, in addition to the tracks being available for free download online. Raised by a preacher, and having lived in cities across the South, Lil Lyn's music draws from a vast array of influences. From old school to new school, "Cuz I Am" brings together an appealing variety of sounds that is uniquely Lil Lyn.