MBB 58: Oak Lonetree- From Burden to Breakthrough

Born and raised in Waltham Massachusetts, Oak Lonetree (Peter Smerlas) is an MC extraordinaire that matches blue collar raps with classic boom bap production. From storytelling to relatability on common topics, each song ultimately embodies a pure hip hop sound.

Aside from being schooled in 90s rap, he got involved with the hardcore and metal scene as a kid. By hanging out with the different cliques and crews, he became familiar and interested in various styles of music. His career began in 2003 when he joined the band, Primary Others, as co-vocalist. From there he released many solo projects and formed alliances with Cursed Out Productions, Hi Speed Network, and the The Dunnas -featuring punchline powerhouse Big Dese. By being no stranger to hard work, Oak was able to perform on shows with EPMD, Rakim, Black Milk, Roc Marciano, Devin the Dude, KRS-1, Camp Lo, Dirt Nasty, and more. “He has always been a positive force in the New England scene. Everytime I would see him at shows he’d always have a new album to give me. Then it got to a point where I couldn’t keep track of them all!!” says Ned Wellbery of Boston promotions company Leedz Edutainment. Eventually his music made it into the hands of DJ Eclipse and got him featured on the acclaimed “Rap is Outta Control” radio program on Shade 45/SiriusXM.

Aside from rocking microphones in a ferocious fashion, Oak is also a father of 2, a union laborer, and a person in recovery. Faced with some challenges and adversity over the years, he has been able to rise above and persevere. “Conceptual influence is gathered more from life experience than anything else. Myself and The Dunnas use practical involvement in our writing. A few artists I feel were able to do so successfully” says Oak.

In August of 2019 he was featured on The Food Network’s “Worst Cooks In America” reality show with Anne Burrell and Bobby Flay. A role in which he randomly stumbled upon. Recently he has completed a collaborative album with legendary Hip Hop producer, Insight, titled “Skulloton” which plans to expand his career beyond the “local rapper” stereotype. With no plans of slowing down, Oak Lonetree vows to always provide quality work in a timely fashion. Artist Links Facebook Instagram Youtube

Notable Releases “Bully Mammouth” Album “Spiffy” Video “Rap is Outta Control Freestyle with DJ Eclipse” Video “Trash Man” Video

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