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Q&A With Henry Royster

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Henry Royster
Location: Flint, MI United States
Joined: Jan 4th, 2008

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Hood

Hip-hop and jazz find themselves involved in an apocalyptic creative synergy, a mesmerizing convergence of power when Hood kicks off his creative process. Taking the groove power and lyrical assertion of hip-hop and gracing it with a sublime infusion of jazz influences, Hood has created the next step in evolution for the rap movement and possibly the music scene at large.

Relaxed and Pumped Up?

There's no doubt music is full of paradoxes and Hood brings one into sharp focus. He declares that music grants him feelings of relaxation and pumped-upness simultaneously. “Music makes me feel good and relaxed when times get rough and it gets me motivated with energy.” It's not as counterintuitive as it seems. The way music makes Hood feel is the way Hood's music makes others feel. It hits the brain, sparks the good vibes, generates relaxation – which opens the listener up to the power ready to course through the veins courtesy of the endless battery supply of music.

Forget the Glamor

The hip-hop industry has become known as a realm focused on money and glamor, a place where motivation comes from the gold. But Hood is here to change that. He's here to restore the pure focus of music. “Everyday people who I come in contact with and share stories in my life are my inspiration, giving me something to write about.” The grounding of Hood's music in real people means that his music has a real draw and it's why Hood's destiny is pointing to the pinnacle.

The Artist at Work

Hood recently completed work on the music video for “Stay Phree,” a project he directed with his stepbrother Delmar. It is the latest testament to the unwavering dedication and focus of an artist whose talent has the power to shift the direction of hip-hop. He also has a new album on the way entitled “The Xperiment.”
“If there's anyone to bring new bounce to the beats, it's Hood.”

My Interview Question

How can I know more about this you?

Current Whereabouts:

Music/Director/actor/etc. Anything I can put my mind to.

Life & Professional Aspirations:

Knowing what I don't know NOW!

Website:

http://www.myspace.com/hollywoodhank

Education (request update)

High School: Beecher High in Flint, MI class of 1992

Activities & Accomplishments:

Computer OP/Art

Best Memories:

Graduating LOL!

Experience

I currently work with AI Flint as
I have 1 years of experience working in the Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations industry.

Activity

Damage Kontrol The Album!!!

I am releasing my 2nd Cd, " Damage Kontrol" after easter. Please join my site to hear samples of my Cd. www.ghettofinga.ning.com Spread the Word and I Welcome ALL who do. Hood! ...more
Posted by Henry Royster on March 26th, 2009 • 454 Views

Independent Artist On the Rise!

Are you tired of hearing ALL that profane lauguage everytime somebody tells you that this artist is HOT! Before anyone begans to listen to a cd they see the BIG "Parental Advisory" logo on it. You wa ...more
Posted by Henry Royster on January 14th, 2009 • 422 Views

Stay Phree

I made this music with my own lyrics, also I directed it with my Step-Bro. Now matter how hard the times are, you gotta StayPhree. ...more
Posted by Henry Royster on January 4th, 2008 • 987 Views

It's Tha' Hood

Come Xperience New Sound of Hip-Hop. Go to my website @ http://www.myspace.com/hollywoodhank . My bio,videos,Ringtones, etc. are all on my page. Stop by and explore. Much Love & Respect Hood! ...more
Posted by Henry Royster on January 4th, 2008 • 677 Views