Biography
Born and raised in Virginia, Grunge had become equipped with his street knowledge he picked up from his father. Grunge upbringing could be described as the modern version of traditional lower middle- class families. Grunge lived a normal life, but don't think he’s talking the same talk other rappers tend to have. But, at the same time, the family didn't live it up. His mother would have to patch his pants so the holes wouldn't show. Grunge went to school on a normal basis; on the weekends, Grunge father would take him to Norfolk out the park; (projects). This is where Grunge learned what the streets were like. His father told him, “these are your people and you have to know them.” You could end up here and you can have family here. Grunge witnessing the lives of family living in the ghetto reflected in his music. Though, he attests that he learned more from in the streets living in Virginia Beach.
There are many that would call Grunge hardcore, but he sees himself as the voice of those who are the “victim of circumstance.” Good or bad. Early on, Grunge would rap and compare himself to his counterparts on the radio. He would listen to his own (music) and compare it with the guys getting radio spins. As he got older he started to notice that he was better than a lot of those guys. Listening to a few of Grunge songs, one would see that, like humans, he can contradict himself. Exposing himself let’s his fans know that he's authentic. On one hand, he can lay a soul-bearing track about religion and situations concerning his people and himself. On the other hand, Grunge can easily give you the smooth talking, frivolous lifestyle and still deliver those gut-wrenching lines that display gore and gunplay.
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Being too honest can sometimes cause an artist to be both loved and hated in different crowds. Just one glimpse at Grunge invokes a reaction. His look sparks interest in people, but the interest isn't always the most positive. Record Executives and A&R’s have has issues with his look in the past. The first thing you notice is his beard and being a Muslim sometimes causes a distraction, but Grunge says the beard isn’t going nowhere and Islamic teachings are one of the fastest growing religions in America. He states he’s not a preacher and his music isn't preachy; if he wanted to convert people he wouldn't be rapping.
Grunge may think he has an issue with his look; however, the music is the least of his problems. In today's world musical artists seem to be simple company clones from different regions with different faces. Grunge intends on giving the people what they want, but don't look for Grunge to compromise himself for the sake of a Top 40 spin. You can never understand why artists make poor songs then dispute with the labels trying to make it a single. Grunge is the type of artist who’s up front and would tell you he doesn’t like the song or that’s not him. The Top 40 crowd is very fickle, but if Grunge has that record for the alternative market, you better believe it will cross the line from Urban to Pop Urban. But don’t expect Grunge to be forced to make those records. Being candid and true to his surroundings the music enables Grunge to maintain comfort within him. If the fans want to hear what you have to say, that gives them the opportunity to get to know the person behind the music. It's Grunge job to bring them into his world. When you look at the legends of music, you not only see an artist, you see people. They have exposed themselves enough so you could enjoy them and get to see their personality and their personal lives. This is what makes you great.
Biography text from Last.fm, available under CC BY-SA.