Just a few weeks ago, I was asked to be featured on an
upcoming mix tape called The Last of The
Don. I accepted the offer and the recording sessions started
immediately. Before every recording
session I have a ritual, I purchase a ROCKSTAR energy drink and a bottle of
water. So while in route to the studio I
made a pit stop to the closest store, with only having a few minutes to spare. A teenage boy and his friend approached me with excitement and blurted out “I know
you..... I saw you in a video…. Aren’t you a rapper?” Not sure which video they saw me in since it
had been over a year I last appeared in one, I hesitated. I was now 50 lbs lighter, a year older and
completely surprised they recognized me.
“Yes” I replied. As we all
headed for check out, they spoke very highly of the video I was featured in and
how frequently it airs on their local cable network. The video they were
referring to is called Stop the Violence, a music video I collaborated on with a
few local hip-hop artist and Minister Herb Jackson; we all came together after
a rash of young violence in our community. I was happy to hear the music video was still
receiving airtime and reaching the masses and leaving a lasting impression with
the youth.
Once we walked out of the store and parted ways I can hear
one of the boys chanting the chorus while the other rapped the first line of my
verse……
”Pfeva here for the young listener, cease fire, restore peace, Henry
Kissinger”
I couldn’t help but smile on the inside because I knew they heard our message.
2010 Gospotainment, Stop the Violence, The MotoVat-Jah feat. The Exterminators
Hello "Pfeva Rock", This is a really cool blog I found it to be inspiring how you did a great stop the violence song and video and it reached some younger kids in our community. This just goes to prove how much music influences people in our daily life, and luckily for us you did it in such a positive way. The music industry needs more people like you who are willing to give back to the community and promote peace and non violence. I bet that was a big boost of confidence to hear some kids singing the chorus and the first line of your verse before you hit the studio! Well done. Good luck and keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteThanks Robert, I'm glad you enjoyed the post. The power of music can change lives!
DeleteHello China,
ReplyDeleteGreat blog and I also like the video. I know it can be a surprise when folks recognize you as you walk down the street but that just indicates that you met them where they were mentally or emotionally at some point in time, just by your presence on the tv screen! That has GOT to be a great feeling!
Haha ..well it is a great feeling considering I've lost weight since the video and the kids were still able to recognize me! Thanks for the compliment Jerry :-)
DeleteI agree with Robert. I think what you're doing is wonderful. Kids need a positive role model now, and I hope you keep going like you are. Good luck with everything!
ReplyDeleteThanks Ginna :-)
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