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SIRREAL-MUZIQ was born on June 1st, 1974 in the heart of Irvington, NJ. Once a diverse mixed middle class white neighborhood, until the 1967 Newark riots caused African-Americans to join the neighboring community of Irvington. This caused a change in the community’s environment, as well as the population’s diversity. In 1979, at the tender age of five her parents parted ways. Her father aborted the family to fulfill his personal needs and desires. The strain placed upon her mother to provide for the entire household quickly became unbearable. SIRREAL-MUZIQ witnessed the silent-psychological meltdown of her mother, who became a single parent overnight, left to raise three children alone. Living in a single parent home forced her to be a strong, determined, as well as laid back observer. To escape from reality, SIRREAL-MUZIQ would watch “Video Music Box.” Here is where she noticed the stylish presence of KRS1, Big Daddy Kane, Mc Lyte, Positive K, K-Solo and many other artists. ...