Lewis Angel Pizzaro Jr., from Westlin, who is proud of the city he came from, has realized that music is his calling, many known as Cisterc or by his artist name $ ito2much. Supported by his older brother Marco Collins, whom he admires as a mentor, Cisterc found inspiration in rap music, and he began to fully embrace the genre.
Collins provided cargo for rap and music production, making Cisterc more aware of hip-hop and urban culture, not just in music but also in fashion. The Billionaire Boys Club was one of the brands he mentioned, and came from the Chief era in the Keefe era, and his other favorite was true religion.
In addition to Collins, Ty Fly – Sito’s late uncle – also gave him knowledge of hip-hop. A large part of where he gets his influence is hearing about his uncle. Ty Fly was a broken American hip-hop group that was born in areas such as the Bronx and Manhattan in the late 1970s. Now, Sito aims to bring the existence of real hip-hop back to the scene and mix it with today’s modern music.
“He is [Collins] My brother, so I wanted to be like him. I saw everything he grew up and learned what he learned from him,” Shito said. “I’ve always been obsessed with music. That’s really the only thing I’ve been good at. I tried to play sports and stuff, but I wasn’t very good at those things. I’m sure I’m good at a few other things, but music has always been my niche.”
In the early 2000s, SITO observed an increase in music creation and rap among the residents of Lin. As a result, this began his own wrapping efforts in 2008. With his brother pushing and motivating him, Citor began releasing his music on Myspace: the once-loved social networking platform. Later, in the early 2010s, he worked with his eldest son and cousin to establish a rap group called Insane Swag Kids.
His musical repertoire reflects attempts at diversity, but his current catalogue is largely consistent with the styles of New York’s drills, Detroitrap and Flintrap.
“Lin is everything to me. You know. Lin is a tough place. It can make you or break you. And definitely I can do a little more. But I’m still here. I’m still motivated. I still love my city. I’m grateful for the city.
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Another element Sito value is community engagement. He is inspired by seeing his brothers and friends, including Vlush and Sinkid, become involved in local efforts. Knowing many of the artists in town, he insists on supporting the music scene.
Growing up in Lynn, he noticed that the city lacked resources, including fashion shows and recording studios. This is an amenity that is more common in places like Summerville, Boston, and Rebya. But now he says those opportunities are beginning to return to Lin.
Looking back at his younger years, he recalls a time when none of these resources were readily available. But as he grew older, things began to take shape, opportunities appeared, allowing other artists, including himself, to build something meaningful from them.
Growing up, Citor recalls the shoe store classic tournament as his only predictable event. Over time, more paths emerged for him to share his abilities. He occasionally performed at the open mic night at Walnut Street Cafe. He then gained experience in freestyle onstage for the Salem Willows crowd. Citau has also expressed how exciting it is to raise festivals, art shows and fashion events, increasing opportunities to showcase music to artists like her.
When it comes to the influences and artists that help shape his sound, Citor’s favorite rapper and biggest inspiration is New Orleans-based rapper Karen $Y.
Growing up in the 2000s, Sito found inspiration and drives in the music of artists such as Jadakiss, 50 Cent, Ti and Lil Wayne. These artists also influenced him. He remembered how he tilted his hat to the side like Ti, wanted to be like Lil Wayne, and even try a fake magnetic piercing and try one on his lips to mimic his brother.
Additionally, his current blonde hairstyle is inspired by figures such as Chris Brown, Pharrell Williams and Dennis Rodman. Michael Jackson had quite an influence, and together with Chris Brown, they encouraged Cister to show his dancing ability.
He won the DJ Pup Dog contest at Canoby Lake Park through his outstanding dance skills. His musical tastes are primarily leaning towards hip-hop and R&B, but Citau acknowledges his appreciation for Nirvana, Motley Crew and sublime artists.
“I have people in my family who come from breakdance and hip hop. My dad is Puerto Rican, so I go to family events, they play with bongos, and they are around salsas and meringues. “I love music, I love sounds, I love frequencies. There’s nothing else that makes more sense to me. It’s part of me. I’m going to hear sounds, beats or songs that may inspire me to make music.”
The song people should start to get used to themselves is one of his biggest pieces, $ITO2MUCH’s New York Drill Song, called “Sentimental Vibes.” This is a song that Shito says he is pouring his heart out. Every time he plays it or plays it, he feels it is something that resonates with people most. For him, it reveals a lot about who he is – his way of thinking, his personality – gives listeners a glimpse into his personal story.
“I feel like I got the best response from the song from people. Every time people hear it, they love it. They tell me it’s one of their favorite songs.
Sito is preparing to drop a new Detroit mixtape called “Foreva 2” and “Foreva 2: The Deluxe Edition” just as summer comes. He expects the project to provide the perfect summer vibe. Plus, last Saturday he was one of the hottest artists at Vlush Fest 7.0 in Connecticut.
His participation in the Vlush Fest was extensive, with previous performances in Salem, Beverly, Lowell and Providence. Currently, SITO is scheduled to play again at the bar above the bar. Bent Wanter Hype Hop Showcase May 10: Free 18+ events are open to the public at Bent Water Brewing, located on 180 Commercial Street in Lynn.
“My story feels like a young child who grew up in a tough city that stands out amongst everyone. He wants to show off his talent and let people know that he is appreciated and that he works hard to create someone who cares about himself and his community,” Sit said. “He represents people, hip-hop culture, urban fashion culture. It’s just fresh, it’s about flying. That’s all for me. That’s everything.
You can find $ito2much on SoundCloud, Spotify, Apple Music and Instagram.
