Artist Development
Hiphopfolksinger is the word I've chosen to identify an idea that, musically, is very straightforward, and follows strongly in the traditions of folk and hip-hop. It's a song for a generation of living room protesters who lash out at what they hear and read and see on television and in the media, and knows that our popular culture will not solve the complex problems of the world. This is a folk song that speaks to today's folk, who is both a hip-hop and rock 'n roll conscious people. It's no different than the music we've been making for a long time--I'm just trying to bring different styles out of their corners and into the center, cause that's where the fight is, and that's how our generation will find its way.