Hip-hop can be a young man’s game, but the Michigan-based rapper is proving that the older cats can run with the best of them. The 33-year-old's introspective style should not be slept-on, especially if its dominant all over his new album Victim of a Modern Age. In fact, get a closer look at what he has to offer below.

Standout: "Nineteen"

Also check out: "Beat The Speakers Up"

And: "Real Appeal"

Name: Jamall Bufford

Age: 33

Hometown: Ann Arbor, MI

I grew up listening to: Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Prince, gospel and Outkast.

Most people don't know I: Played basketball all four years in high school.

My style's been compared to: Rass Kass and Redman.

My standout records and/or moments to date have been: Record - "Pretty Baby". Moments - being named Real Detroit Weekly's best solo rap artist of 2008 and graduating from the University of Michigan.

My goal in Hip-Hop is: have fun, spread positive energy, raise the bar, travel the world and live comfortably.

I'm gonna be the next: Jamall Bufford, or mayor of Ann Arbor.

To check out more of my music go to: Follow me on Twitter (@JamallBufford) and check out my album, Victim Of A Modern Age.

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