Center Stage Magazine

A lot of kids think when they reach a certain age they know it all, so I started running with the wrong crowd getting into trouble and fighting, basically going down the wrong road and living life on the edge until I turned 24 years old. I started looking back on my life and realized that God spared me for a reason. The reason was to take all the gifts and talents I’ve been blessed with and share it with the world and try and reach others, so they may see the light and not have to go down the same road that I traveled down.

Ladee Storem: On your Myspace page you have three songs titled “What If,” “Love Me Like You” and “Dear Heavenly Father” what’s the meaning behind those spiritual lyrics?
Lyricist: I want to reach others and let them know that they’re not the only one that’s going through what they’re going through…and to let them know that I understand and Jesus died for us and he loves us all and to put your trust in him. He will carry us through the storm.

Ladee Storem: Your music adds a different feel to Holy Hip Hop. Not only are you rapping, you sing also. Did you grow up in church singing in the choir? Tell the readers at what point in your life, you decided to rap for the Lord.
Lyricist: Yes, during my childhood my mom had me and my 5 brothers and two sisters singing in church. When I was a teenager at the age of 15 I started learning how to play the keyboard and learning how to rap. I went from doing love songs to gangster hip hop not realizing what kind of influence it would have on others. After I realized how powerful music was I ask my Lord and Savior to forgive me for my wrongs and I thank him for sparing my life and giving me a second chance in life. I’ve been doing spiritual hip-hop for over 10 years, since I’ve been saved.

Ladee Storem: Now tell me about your image? You know in the music industry you have to have a slamming style in music and with your looks… you have a unique image for Holy Hip Hop, what’s the meaning behind the style?
Lyricist: I started growing my goatee in 1992 not really knowing what kind of impact it would have on my mission to reach people. I finally realized my image plays a big part, in what I’m doing. We as people shouldn’t judge one another by their looks, because only God knows what’s in your heart and mind. Basically you can not judge a book by its cover.

Ladee Storem: Where can the readers purchase your CD? Tell us about the label your with, upcoming shows and HOOK US UP WITH YOUR MYSPACE INFO!
Lyricist: My fans can log on to my website and buy my CD “Trials & Tribulations,” off the site with a credit card for now. The CD will be released some time next year through Soul Food Music. Visit my website for more information, log on to www.myspace.com/thelyricisttheforceofone and read up about future shows and events. I recently signed with Soul Food Music and Ministries, we travel all over the United States ministering through music and sharing our testimonies with the world.
Ladee Storem: Thank you Lyricist, I love your music and your message that you’re sharing in your Ministry. Keep doing what you do for the Lord and believe me my brother your blessing will over flow!

Once again I’m giving you THE GOSPEL 411….It’s your girl…until next time…I’ll Hollar!