Conscious (American Rapper)
Brenton J. Mosley (born 1995), known professionally as Conscious, is an American rapper, producer (under the name MC Cons), poet, filmmaker, and entrepreneur. He is the founder and CEO of McNeill Ent, LLC®, an independent entertainment and media company based in North Carolina.[1]
Early life and education
Mosley was born in Dunn, North Carolina (Harnett County) to Kim Campbell. At the age of five, he entered foster care and was adopted in 2005 by April and Rodney Mosley.[2] Through these formative experiences, he developed a strong passion for poetry, education, and performance.
In 2006, Mosley attended John Casablancas Modeling & Talent School, leading to a modeling and acting career with MTM Agency. He received three Mike Beaty Awards and was featured in the Model & Talent Expo Fall 2009 Collector’s Edition magazine.[3]
Mosley participated in the Duke TIP program in 2007 and received presidential recognition, including a formal letter of honor bearing the American Seal. He excelled academically, graduating with a 4.1 GPA (3.875 unweighted) and was a 12-year member of the National Technical Honor Society.[4]
In addition to academics, Mosley earned multiple track and field awards, including 2× 1A-2A Track & Field MVP, 4× County Medalist, 2× Regional Medalist, and 2× State Qualifier. He also received football honors as a 2× 1A All-Conference player.[2]
Career
Music
Mosley returned to music in 2017 under the stage name Conscious. In 2019, he founded McNeill Ent, LLC®, aiming to create a self-sustained platform for independent artistry.[1] His discography includes multiple independent mixtapes and albums, blending poetic delivery with socially aware themes.
Selected discography
- Lifted (Mixtape, 2018)
- Fast Money ft. Ruu Savv (Single, 2019)
- Zookeeper (Album, 2020)
- The Hooligans Mixtape ft. JDS Los (Mixtape, 2020)
- My Life (Single, 2020)
- Big CEO (Single, 2020)
- Heka (Mixtape, 2021)
- Angels Above Us (Mixtape, 2021)
- The Intro (Mixtape, 2021)
- XTRA (Single, 2022)
- Cases (Single, 2022)
- Lines Between Life (Mixtape, 2022)
- The Flight Home (Album, 2025, produced by MC Cons)
Film
Mosley expanded his career into filmmaking as a director, writer, and producer. His short film Spin Da Block (2020) was an official selection at the Lift-Off Global Network Film Festival and received three independent award nominations.[5] He was also featured as a poet in the recorded comedy special Concert Night w/ Big Daddy Laugh-A-Lot.[2]
Activism
Beyond music, Mosley is involved in social justice movements, advocating for community empowerment and self-sustained artistry. His work reflects themes of resilience, identity, and systemic challenges.[2]
Media presence
Conscious maintains an active presence across various platforms:
- TikTok
- X (Twitter)
- YouTube
- Streaming services: Available on Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, and others.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "McNeill Ent LLC - North Carolina Company". Bizapedia. Retrieved 4 May 2025.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 "Conscious - EPK". McNeill Ent. Retrieved 4 May 2025.
- ↑ "Model & Talent Expo Collector's Edition". Dallas, TX. Fall 2009. p. 65.
- ↑ "Highland Tech student included in national group". The Gaston Gazette. 30 March 2013. Retrieved 4 May 2025.
- ↑ "Brenton J. Mosley - IMDb". IMDb. Retrieved 4 May 2025.
"McNeill Ent LLC - North Carolina Company". Bizapedia. Retrieved 2025-05-04. Staff (2013-03-30). "Highland Tech student included in national group". The Gaston Gazette. Retrieved 2025-05-04. "Model & Talent Expo Collector's Edition". Dallas, TX. Fall 2009. p. 65. "Brenton Mosley – IMDb". IMDb. Retrieved 2025-05-04. "Brenton Mosley – LinkedIn". LinkedIn. Retrieved 2025-05-04.
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