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| G MONEY: Sharing the Wealth | |||||||||||||
| �The music business is about self-expression,� he says, �and I want people to hear my perspective, because it�s all about truth. Spiritual truth. We�re all spiritual beings, creatures of God. I speak what I believe, we are Filipinos who believe in a higher truth that is Jesus Christ.� I am floored. �That�s where the name �G Money� comes from,� he continues. �God gives you blessings. He�s blessed me with talent, the power to rock the mikes and speak the truth. People will tell you to change your name because your image won�t sell. Then they�ll tell you your music won�t sell either. Can�t blame them. These people want to make money. My money is G-given talent, and no one can take that away from me.� I tell him there�s nothing like him in mainstream Philippine hiphop today, rapping on positive issues and spirituality. He accepts my compliment humbly. �The rap scene here is developing, and there�s enough negativity around. I�m quite different from other rappers, because I rap on a positive tip. We�ve got good ideas that need to be expressed. Sometimes I wish that political songs would hit on the charts.� Francis M. did it, I tell him. �Much props to Francis M,� he laughs. �I respect his originality. It�s all about making your own music. Like, I won�t do covers because I respect other artists� work. I wouldn�t want to gain fame from someone else�s work.� My cordless phone starts beeping, indicating I�m out of battery. I have to cut the interview short. G Money understands. �It�s all good if people are touched by my music. Open your minds, hearts and souls.� Previous Page Back To My Music |
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