#watchthegrowth
“Watch The Growth”, encapsulates the attitude of an entire generation. Musically, each artist has built a sure foundation based on the elements set forth by its Genre, Hip Hop. Among, all the negative press surrounding Hip Hop, there are plenty who are filtering positivity and purity through music and most importantly lifestyle.
It is for those who live with this positive outlook, that WTG appeals to and speaks for...
Producer, DJ, Artist, Music Enthusiast, friend and father, a few words to describe the self-proclaimed “Hip Hop Philosopher” aka Black Pawn. Pawn, 1/4 of the Watch The Growth tour, has become like the technician, the workhorse of this tour bill. His constant aid to each of us in this process has been an awesome display of service. The “glue” that holds this eclectic group of artist together. When artist take risks to see growth in their careers, we always are benefited by having security blankets that assure us we are moving in the right direction. This is the experience Pawn brings to #WatchTheGrowth.
While writing this spotlight, I revisited Black’s “A Breath of Fresh Air” record released April 2011. It took me on a travel through nostalgia . What I noticed most throughout the production was jazz tunes, sounds that always take you to a certain place in time. I didn’t feel manipulated, I felt encouraged to open up and allow the musician to guide us through this mental terrain. One particular record “Fiends” was a direct representation of that idea. This record was preceded by a skit featuring several artist including Sol Infinite (artist on Watch The Growth Tour). This skit interviews artist who share their influences as emcees. It is important in Hip Hop to maintain the central principle that sets the precedent for what it is we do with this music. That principle being OUR History!! According to Pawn, “A Breath of Fresh Air” was born from current events and seeing the need for bringing back what Chuck D called “The black CNN”. This I believe he accomplished, but I cannot believe that he is finished with this expression. I am excited for the next project.
Ultimately, Black Pawn, represents the #WatchTheGrowth movement to the fullest, rather musically, personally, or spiritually. Being connected to the truth that is human, a truth that reveals character, that shapes thinking. An intelligent ambassador for a generation, who does not need much more than encouragement to perceive anew, to perceive the realities from a wise “eye”.
Come Let us grow together..
Link to “ABOFA”: http://pawnstructure.bandcamp.com/album/a-breath-of-fresh-air
