You don’t just give yourself the title of ‘Saint’. That title is reserved for the remarkable. The extraordinary. That title is earned. Growing up on the South Side of Youngstown, OH, a young Luther Thomas learned early that nothing is given, and more often than not, if you want something you have to take it. Deeply inserted into a city plagued by economic decline and violence, music became his release. A window into the heart and soul of an inner-city youth forgotten by the system, and adopted by the streets. With a dream to defy all odds and become the king of his craft, Luther Thomas decided to change his life one verse at a time. He merged the gritty content of his life’s story with powerful bars and melodic tones to become someone people looked up to and admired. He changed lives. He became St. Luke.
Now, 8 albums deep, St. Luke is a veteran in the game and enjoying the fruits of his labor. His unmatched style and work ethic have led to collaborations overseas and touring the world with artists like Bizarre, Lil Wyte and Jelly Roll. St. Luke is not your ‘local rapper’. His verses echo across state lines and through continental borders. From merchandise shipped to South Africa to music played in Australian clubs, it’s safe to say his reach is vast, wide and his influence expands daily. His fan base is loyal and tapped in. They love him because they relate to his story, because his success has never gone to his head, because even though he could be anywhere in the world he chooses to be right here with them. That inspires them. So much so, many have tattooed his name on their bodies. He’s built the world he once dreamed of. He’s St. Luke, the benevolent king. A symbol of power, an artist with his words, and a force to be reckoned with.
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