BLOOD RAW - The Shining Example
By: Keith “1st Prophet” Kennedy - @KeithK926
Once in awhile, you will come across someone who has a certain glow. Much like Leroy in the movie, “The Last Dragon,” an aura surrounds them and provides a sense of spiritual strength empowering not only themselves, but others who are blessed to come into their presence. As a result of surviving his tribulations or perhaps the reason why, BLOOD RAW has developed this magical blessing. Since great power comes with great responsibilities, BLOOD RAW is enthusiastic to become the shining example.Jay-Z once famously spit, “Hov did that so hopefully you won’t have to go through that.” Similarly, BLOOD RAW comes from the street and has done or seen everything that the dangerous life provides. Instead of focusing on the negatives, BLOOD RAW decided to “put the reality of everything I grew up with in the streets in my music and hopefully the fans will use it to overcome. I give you the right and the wrong about it along with the consequences. That’s why I don’t sugar coat or glorify what I’ve done - to help others make better decisions.” Considering BLOOD RAW himself has overcome so much including surviving poverty, the drug game, the death of his mother at an early age, prison stints, fighting and beating two federal indictments with his life in the balance, not to mention a very public break up with Young Jeezy and CTE, it’s amazing how strong his soul continues to glow. BLOOD RAW’s reasoning is simple. “Coming from where I’m from in Panama City, Florida, we have no hometown guy in the NFL, MLB, or NBA. I’m the topic of my city and they love me for that and I love them. So, I want to give them motivation. I want to show them through my example that no matter your issue, there is no excuse why you can’t make it.”
Considering BLOOD RAW himself has overcome so much including surviving poverty, the drug game, the death of his mother at an early age, prison stints, fighting and beating two federal indictments with his life in the balance, not to mention a very public break up with Young Jeezy and CTE, it’s amazing how strong his soul continues to glow. BLOOD RAW’s reasoning is simple. “Coming from where I’m from in Panama City, Florida, we have no hometown guy in the NFL, MLB, or NBA. I’m the topic of my city and they love me for that and I love them. So, I want to give them motivation. I want to show them through my example that no matter your issue, there is no excuse why you can’t make it.”
BLOOD RAW has used this encouragement to land placements on albums by DJ Khaled, Young Jeezy, BG, Jadakiss and others in addition to receiving a certified gold plaque as a member of USDA including a berth at #4 on Billboard for the album, “Cold Summer.” Plus, as a solo artist BLOOD RAW released “My Life: True Testimony.” Led by strong fans support, the album came in at #5 on Billboard featuring the Top 25 single “Louie Bag.”
Tired of not having the vision of his project match the reality at CTE, BLOOD RAW sought and eventually earned his freedom. From there, he independently fueled the streets with his music. “I kept being relevant through shows plus I dropped four mixtapes that the streets ate up; “The Real American Gangster,” “Ignorant Music,” “Chick Flick,” and “Soul Food.” Now, to release my next album, “Raw Redemption” in Fall 2012, I’ve been blessed to partner up with Keep It 100 Records and a joint venture with Big Cat Records Entertainment.”
With this new found inner peace, there is no reason why BLOOD RAW’s brilliance should diminish any time soon. Besides, BLOOD RAW feels, “I believe God chose me for a bigger plan and purpose. If my music can help somebody get through the day or over that obstacle, then that’s how I know everything happens for a reason.” Now you understand why BLOOD RAW is the shining example for years to come.
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