iamtouche Touché Watson Jackson, MS “I just want to make a positive impact on the world,” says Jackson, Mississippi native Touché. “The only way to do that is through a passionate means. My passion is music.” Signed to Treasure Chest Entertainment, the 25 year old emcee/producer credits his mother for his love of music. “When I was growing up, she played a lot of soul, blues, and rock. I used to get fussed at for ‘borrowing’ her cds. [Laughs] But she and my dad have always been very supportive of me doing music – from marching band to the stage.” <br><br> Whether writing about afrocentrism or relationships, Touché has a style of soul sample production that compliments any topic the artist chooses. “As a kid, I listened to all kinds of Hip-Hop, but it was the East Coast emcees, who influenced my style the most. Listening to Nas inspired me to write. Production-wise, it was J.Dilla and Kanye’s flawless work on Common’s Be album that made me give making my own beats a shot.”<br><br> Currently, Touché’s lyrical and production prowess can be heard on Treasure Chest Entertainment/Uncaged Music Group’s “Royalty: The Diamond Edition” album. Listeners can expect a solo project from the artist in March 2012. Users who follow iamtouche 5thChildBeats Avaricious Laythen Bray Atlanta DoncheDidIt 87 Born Cloud Nine, Mississippi Cord Short Push Avery MISSISSIPPI Kason Vs Kristoff Kason Kristoff Dana S. Rice Dana Rice Atlanta KorleonKOJ Love Mariah 3 Love Mariah Frank Bueller (Shoe$trangz Produ¢tions) Dominick White Jackson Trici Davis Trici Davis