Assignment 2 - Magazine article

What made you realise that music was your way to success? 

Ever since I was young, I was drawn the content and the understanding of the deep and dynamic lyrics of rap. I used to sit for hours listening to potent music, especially the lyrics that told stories through rap and stories that could related to my struggle in school the struggles of bullying. Moreover, I never really enjoyed the subjects in school, my passion for music was influenced through my music teacher as he was the only one that felt and understood my struggle as all the others never really listened to what I had to say. All they told me was to “face my problems” when in reality it wasn’t only the problems in school that constrained me. The way I could be distracted by the torment of my abusive step father was through music and through writing my feelings onto the scrap pieces of paper I could spend all my money on. It was a tough life but it was something I was willing to risk everything for. And as they say 'all great beginnings come from humble background.'

How would you describe the music that you typically create?

I’m a storyteller and my music shows that, through a unusual unique music pattern. That follows a unique structure.

So I tend to keep the vocals real and original with no auto tune and more of old school hip hop. Every song is a story or a poem told through music added with riffs of guitar, that you don’t expect

Who are your biggest musical influences? 

Jimi Hendrix is one of my biggest influences. He played the guitar from his heart and his soul channelled and bloomed showing it. I used to sit for hours a day watching him play and trying to copy him but i could never get it right. He revolutionised the tone and tune of the guitar. Inspired many famous artists and musicians and continuous to be one of the greatest influences in the world till this date. Even years after his death he still stands as the greatest guitarists that ever lived and his music has inspired most of my riffs in my songs. I unfortunately wasn’t born yet to witness his potent, beautiful performances, I still appreciate everything he’s done for the black community and how he revolutionised music as it stands.

What makes your music unique?

My musical influences, my approach to the industry of rap, is like no other it changes the way people feel and hear music.  I began my musical career as an influential rapper and guitarist but then my performing career took a back seat to my marriage, and raising my family in the hood. It was very hard to get the essentials for the family as well as having rap as your job, it was not conventional, I couldn't do both. So I took a step back and focused on the family and I rejected all opportunities to excel my career unless I knew I could fend for my loved ones.