Michael Paul Taylor is an Oklahoma-based beat maker and MC with a deep-rooted connection to hip hop culture. A passionate student since the 1980s and an active contributor since the 1990s, MPT has honed a unique sound shaped by a diverse range of influences. Drawing from the rich traditions of West Coast and Dirty South hip hop, but is most inspired by the underground boom bap, sample-based music that defined the genre's golden era. The essence of this era remains the cornerstone of Michael Paul Taylor 's musical identity.