bergenPAC Presents Rapping Internet Sensation MattyB, 7/18

Bergen Performing Arts Center located at 30 North Van Brunt Street in Englewood, New Jersey presents MattyB Live, Friday, July 18th 2014 at 7PM. Be sure to reserve tickets to see this rapping internet sensation at www.ticketmaster.com or Box Office at 201.227.1030.

Matthew Morris aka "MattyB" is an 11-year-old rapper from Atlanta, GA. He was born on January 6, 2003. Since beginning his music career at age 7, he has quickly become an Internet sensation with more than 880 million video views and 2.2 million YouTube subscribers. His social media consists of 4.7 million followers on Facebook & Twitter combined. MattyB was recently selected in the 2013 Top 21 Under 21 by Billboard Magazine.

His music videos and songs have been seen and played all over the world. Although MattyB originated on YouTube, many TV shows, radio stations, websites, magazines and blogs have featured him and his music. MattyB has a large portfolio, which consists of original music, covers and remakes, and collaborations.

MattyB has made himself known for his G-rated, yet complex rap lyrics, which lead a young generation of kids to follow their dreams, believing that anything is possible. The MattyB lyrics add a personal touch to his music, making him loved by both kids and adults. He is also known for his swag, style and smooth delivery. Many celebrities, such as Katy Perry, Ryan Seacrest, Ashton Kutcher, Perez Hilton, Scooter Braun and Vanilla Ice have shown interest in the MattyB brand.

MattyB has performed on a variety of shows, such as The TODAY Show, Wendy Williams Show, Dr. Phil Show and EXTRA. He has also performed live at many locations such as Turner Field (Home of the Atlanta Braves), Six Flags over Georgia, Centennial Olympic Park (Atlanta, GA), celebrity birthday parties, as well as a Nascar event at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Recently, MattyB announced his first headline event and sold out two back to back shows at Gramercy Theatre in New York City. He is continuing to sell out headline shows around the country at the tender age of 11.

MattyB is also pursuing acting and has featured in multiple commercials aired on Disney, Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network, as well as made a guest appearance with Dewayne "The Rock" Johnson on TV.

Aside from his music endeavors, MattyB is a normal fourth grader. He is one of five children in his family and enjoys baseball, art, video games and spending time with his friends and family.

bergenPAC

30 North Van Brunt Street

Englewood, NJ 07631
(201) 227-1030
www.bergenpac.org

www.ticketmaster.com

About bergenPAC

Founded in 2003, the 1,367-seat Bergen Performing Arts Center, or bergenPAC, is the area's cultural mecca. Housed in a historic Art Deco-style theater boasting one of the finest acoustic halls in the United States, bergenPAC attracts a stellar roster of world-class entertainment. The jewel in our crown is The Performing Arts School at bergenPAC - the innovative, educational performing arts initiative that reaches more than 30,000 students annually. The Performing Arts School provides community youth, age 2 months to 21 years, with unique, "hands-on" training in music, dance and theater by industry professionals. It is through the ongoing generosity of sponsors, donors and patrons that the not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) corporation bergenPAC and The Performing Arts School are able to thrive and enrich our community.

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