Joseph Genovese, P.K.A Genovese is a native of Yonkers, NY. In High School he started writing music, uncovering a talent that would make history. In the mid 90's Genovese became a household name in the mixtape hip-hop scene. His street anthem "Genovese's Thesis", featuring Styles P left a mark on the rap game. The song is a classic to this date. In 1999, Genovese became the first Italian/American hip-hop artist to sign to a major record label, inking a deal with Universal Records. Through his career he's worked with artists such as: