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Rappers Are Good Guys Too

By Monique Ward

The Truth contributor

 

When you think of rap artists, what is the first image that comes to mind?

 

For many, the initial picture would probably be a body full of tattoos, baggy clothes long gaudy chains and a grill-adorned mouth. You probably wouldn't envision generous and considerate individuals who spend a lot of their time helping their community as fitting of that stereotype. It is that perception versus the reality of rap artists that led me to do this interview with a few members of a talented, up and coming rap group out of Toledo - MGME

 

Monique Ward: What is the name of your rap group/label and how many members are there?

 

Sikosa: The group is called MGME and it consists of myself, J-360, Geech and Tae-Money.

 

MW: How did you all meet and come together as artists?

 

Geech: We all knew each other growing up and our love of music brought us together as a team.

 

MW: What has inspired you guys to give back to the community these past few years?

 

Sikosa: God blessed us with an opportunity to take the rap further than we thought we ever could. We made it out of bad situations so it is up to us to give back.

 

J-360: We put out the “Somebody Somewhere” song and the effect it had on people was way bigger than we ever would have expected. People called us and let us know that they played the song and it kept them going.

 

Sikosa: We got to see that all music does not have to be negative. Our other single “Teach Them How To Pray” also inspired a lot of people.

 

MW: What was that song about?

 

J-360: That song also has positive message. You can't be with your children all the time so someone has to protect them so you should teach them how to pray because God will always protect them.

 

MW: That is such a powerful message! Do you guys have any events coming up?

 

Sikosa: We have the MS Volley Ball Fundraiser for Heather at Forrester's on The River on August 20 from 2 p.m.-7 p.m. Special guests are national artist K'Jon, Jay Rush, some individuals from the ABA basketball team from Detroit, ladies from the Women's Lingerie Football League and sponsorships from the Mud Hens and Walleyes.

 

MW: That is so amazing! How did you guys meet Heather?

 

Sikosa: Heather found us after hearing “Somebody Somewhere” and called the radio station requesting our contact information. She ended up finding our info on the internet and wrote us a long letter explaining to us how much the song touched her life. We wanted to do something special for her and decided to put this fundraiser together.

 

Join MGME at the #HeatherBsVolleyballBeachParty4MS tonight at Forrester's on The River from 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. to support this great cause and enjoy great entertainment.

 
   
   


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