The Panther

Issue date: 4/20/05 Section: Lifestyles and Health

Name-Fer$t Per$on

Age-21

Hometown-Houston "Highly Hood" Texas

Classification-Senior

Major-Marketing







Q. How long have you been rapping and why?
A . I have been rapping since I was in the 10th grade. Me and my homeboys started out on a karaoke machine at lunchtime by the basketball court. After a while, rapping became my everyday past time.
Q. Who or what is your inspiration?
A. In elementary school I was walking through 5th and met the Geto Boys. They immediately became my inspiration for doing what I do best. Later on in my life I met D.J. Screw, Fat Pat, and Big Pokey.
Q. Have you performed professionally or on campus?
A. I have performed at a lot of talent shows on campus.You can also find me at rap battles at various clubs around the Houston area. Even though I have done a lot I haven't done any concerts yet, but I will soon.
Q. Who are your favorite artists/ rappers?
A. With all respect to the late Fat Pat and D.J. Screw, they are simply the best. They took hip-hop to the next level and made it to where the people of the South could relate to their lyrics
Q. Do you have any CDs out?
A. Right now I am only underground, but I do have a CD out titled "Highly Hood Presents."
Q. Where can we get your music?
A. Either find me, or you can ask anybody around campus from Highly Hood.
Q. What is the motto you live by to keep you going with your dreams?
A. Just gotta keep it Highly Hood all the time!

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