Life’s a little harder when you’re black
But I ain’t got a problem with that
I’m in love with the skin that I’m in
Producer, performer and songwriter Blee describes his music as “conscious Hip Hop with a Caribbean Cool’.
Blee grew up in paradise, a Caribbean island called Montserrat until 1995 when tragedy struck .A volcano erupted destroying most of what Blee called home so, his family relocated to Canada and eventually he settled in the UK.
The early adversity did not deter him from his passion, music. He’s had quite a bit of early success with his song “Street Jam” being featured on the television show ‘Graceland’ and ‘Lincoln Heights’ and also a song called ‘Serenade’ featured on ‘True Blood’.
His latest single “Life” is very much in tune with the time today as he rhymes about the being proud to be black despite all the past history that is still very prominent today.
Blee shared the video for “Life” with us and he also took a moment to answer a few questions for our ‘Artist Spotlight’ series.
“Life” will be available for purchase on April 26 @ www.bleeofficial.com
Interview with Hip Hop Artist BLEE
Describe your music for those who have never heard it.
One of my listeners describes my music as Conscious Hip Hop with a Caribbean cool. My style is a fusion of Hip Hop, Reggae and Dance music
Tell us about this song
For me this song is all about that internal struggle between a longing for justice and a longing for progress. It is not just paranoia or our thinking that makes it so, in this world today, life is harder for black people and the yearning for justice is there, but if we want progress, real progress in humanity, then ultimately it can’t be about it can’t be about race. If it’s love then there’s no room for separation.
What inspired you to pursue music?
Music did. The uplift-ment I feel when hearing certain songs is what inspired and continues to inspire me to create.
Greatest career accomplishment so far?
Getting my songs featured in hit TV series True Blood and Graceland have definitely been encouraging for me career wise but in terms of the music, hearing feedback from a father that my music helped him bond with and provide positive guidance for his son definitely feels like the greatest accomplishment.
What has been your biggest challenge?
I what has been and continues to be my biggest challenge is learning to accept help. Right now I wear so many different hats I can sometimes lose track of who I am but it’s so tough to let go of that feeling that because I want it more, I can do everything with more passion than anybody else. Guess I’ve got trust issues lol
Favorite Artist? why?
This changes from time to time but right I can’t get enough Chronixx. He’s a young Roots Reggae artist with an incredible talent. I love that his message is consistently positive and focussed on love, definitely an inspiration for right now.
What’s your career goal for the year?
To launch my new record label Respect Your Legacy Records, tour and keep making great music and meeting great people that can help me to continue to grow as an artist and producer.
