Tyler Star was born and raised in the capital of New York. The area that he grew up in was full of talented and aspiring artists. His early background influenced him to pursue his journey of being the well known Hip Hop artist Tyler Star. During recent years Tyler Star has been marketed as a talented but hard working independent artist. On March 2 2011 Tyler Star released a mixtape called 'Fan Club: The Mixtape' featuring many of the top artists around the 518 area code. This mixtape was produced to express a small example of his love for his supporters. Later the same year he launched a magazine for the local hype in the Tri State area called '518 HYPE' with himself on the cover of the first issue. This was another step that aimed to change and spread the demographics of his music career. He then began to venture out into the music industry figuring out the necessities to advance his music career as an unsigned artist. It is tough to achieve your dreams with the resources some people are born with but Tyler Star thought Chase your dreams don't let your dreams chase you. This quote took him far as he started on his First single called 'Ride With Me' featuring Young Money's signed artist Lil Chuckee. As soon as the single hit stores Tyler Star was motivated to achieve greatness. He remembers his s in the city of Albany NY and he continues to put the 518 on the map.