Name: C-Hust
Alias: Tape Deck
Occupation: Rapper/Executive
Influences: Makaveli, Big L, Disco D
C-Hust (born Charles Coffey Buko) is an American recording artist, songwriter, record producer and actor. He is the C.E.O. of Recorded Music for Hit-A-Lik Entertainment and has opened shows for Twista, AZ, Cormega, Zion I, DJ Quik and Saigon.
Buko traveled the globe as a child living in Europe and Asia. Once back in Michigan, Buko spent nearly every weekend at his grandmother’s house in Detroit’s Lincoln Park section as his pre-teen and adolescent years were riddled with behavioral problems. After moving out on his 18th birthday, Buko founded Hit-A-Lik Entertainment; signing Dotoz and Young Frizz while creating music with Drew Money.
At 19 Buko moved to New York City in pursuit of rap music. Spotted at a Manhattan talent showcase in 2005 by K.D. Wilson (sister of Bryce Wilson of Czar Entertainment) Wilson arranged for Buko’s first single Runnin’ Game to be produced by Spot Henchmen (King Day/Czar Entertainment).
In 2006 Buko moved to White Plains NY to finish a BA in Media at State University of New York at Purchase. At SUNY Buko created, produced and directed The Charles Buko Show.
In 2007 Buko appeared on MTV’s TRL in a freestyle battle against Philadelphia rapper Tone Trump. Declared “winner” by Cipha Sounds Youtube “fame” ensued.
In 2008 Buko demolished the competition in front of a crowd of 600 at Manhattanville College. The battle was judged by Boston MC Termanology. Buko became known for his freestyle ability and sardonic punchlines. He remains unbeaten during his professional career.
By 2009 Hit-A-Lik Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer John O’Brien arranged for a collaborative project between Buko and Drew Money. Drew and Buko began work in South Beach studios in Miami in early 2009. The recordings created would become Buko’s first original album release.
In 2010 Buko released the The Charles Buko EP and scored a minor radio hit with the single Ride With A Pimp Buko also made waves with the street anthem Trap Like Me.
