"You guys know what time it is… It’s that time we’ve all been waiting on. The time where we ALL get to discover some brand new faces in the music game. R&B, Rap, Hip-Hop, whatever your looking for it’s here on FreddyO.com! This week we have 4 new artist on the rise of fame and fortune.First up is an emcee who goes by the alias of MC IMPRINT. But Brett Guidry is the government and he knows a thing or two about hardships! His father died at an early age and he found solitude in the streets of Seal Beach, California; where he quickly grew fond of drugs, getting worse and worse he realized that he needed to make a BIG change in life after just beating an almost 6 year bid in prison! While in rehab he honed in on his skills as a writer and artist. It was not until he started creating his own brand of West Coast swagger that he finally found a way to channel his aggressions into a more positive light. But that’s enough of all the emotions, let his video persuade you on why he should be a force to be wrecken with. Check out the homies video for his single “Sidelines”. [Which is a BANGER!!!]"
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MC IMPRINT - "Bring It Back" Prod by: The Optimist
"MC IMPRINT is a soldier for his music. He stands alone with out a manager, a record label and still manages to bring great quality to his work. And yes, I am bias because he is my brother but THE MAN IS TALENTED!!! This is what hip hop is suppose to be and you can tell his blood, sweat and tears go into his music. Here is the premier of MC IMPRINT’s sophomore music video, SIDELINES. Much love, my brotha…KEEP ROCKIN!!!"
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"My first impression of this track is what led me to write this review…what do you guys think of it? <3 AK"
"My First Impression of The First Impression
Having introduced his album almost 1 year ago MC Imprint has been on his grind to formally inject himself into the veins of the rap game with his Freshman LP The First Impression.This project provides a narration of his experiences through the depths of depression and is most visibly exposed on the tracks “Dancing in the Shadows” and “Ain’t No Sunshine.” He is able to balance braggadocio and girl problems while shining a discerning light on the seriousness of substance abuse. Rather than relapsing, Imprint has conjured up a cocktail of self reflection and positive progression. His internal battles are externalized through lyrical confessions.
“I know pain and I know sufferin’// I know feinding for a fix// and having to steal somethin’…sky’s get grey and times get bad// I remember at nights I cried// wishin’ I had a dad…”
The vulnerability with which his verses magnify his past mistakes reveals an optimism for the future. The listener witnesses a gradual transformation from the rapper who embodies hope and determination.
“There’s a fine line// between waitin’ for what’s right// and procrastinating// till your dream passes you by// so I gotta keep movin’ with my eyes on the prize// and hustle hard every day// and constantly edify.”
It’s no coincidence that most of the beats sound eerily optimistic in comparison to their content. The refreshing optimism that stabilizes Imprint’s cool confidence can be credited to long time homie and producer The Optimist. Having produced, mixed and mastered the entire project, The Optimist and MC Imprint’s chemistry acts as an amphetamine through all 12 tracks.
Grading The First Impression off my initial reaction to the album quality I give it a C+. The commentary during some of the songs gets a bit annoying and I’m not thrilled with all the song choices but overall his storytelling capabilities, lyrical creativity and relevance prove him a worthy competitor.
His perseverance to get where he is today by replacing addiction with dedication is a commendable trait and is given an A+++. While some things can be practiced and perfected over time (like flow and delivery) the will to recover after hitting rock bottom takes more than repetition. Overall: GPA “Game Placement Average” I give it a B-.
To quote another West Coast rapper “You ain’t gotta get drunk to have fun…you ain’t gotta get drunk to have fun….” (Kendrick Lamar)
MC Imprint is sure to leave an Optimistic first impression but will it be a lasting impression? To see for yourself check out his live performance December 23rd in Seal Beach at O’ Malley’s on Main St. and/or peep the music video for his debut single “Sidelines” on YouTube. <3 AK"
"One of our Freesax friends has an inspiring story. We kept seeing posts from Brett Guidry on our page, and finally wrote to him to find out who he is. The messages we exchanged speak to the real power of music to change lives. He said we could share what he had written, so here is an excerpt from our exchange.
Brett says, “Music is what helped me get through my addiction. I started writing and recording music back when I went to my first rehab treatment center. I almost died numerous times but it wasn’t until I was locked up in jail fighting a 6-year prison sentence that I knew I needed to change my life. Having been blessed with a second chance, I was released to another rehab program and started writing and recording more and more. I released my début album on January 27th, 2011. Now I have a little over 3 years and 8 months clean and sober – I owe my life and my sobriety to the lord and to music ! I want to inspire people to want to be better and help them understand that NOTHING is impossible.”
Please check out Brett’s website at http://www.mcimprint.com/ and help share his message."
"West Coast stand up!!! Out of over 2,200 competitors, MC IMPRINT won the Who's Next Battle For The Best Contest held by L.A's Power 106 radio station. Imprint will represent the West Coast at SXSW in Austin next month, and battle it out against Hot 97's East Coast winner B.Martin. The two will perform a 20 minute set for the judges and the crowd. Power 106 and Hot 97 will then open the voting again, allowing fans to either text or tweet who they think should win. The final winner will get the opportunity to open for J.Cole! This is probably the biggest and most exciting thing to come out of small Seal Beach. At least in my life time!Congrats to Imprint!! Hard work really pays off, especially if you have an enormous amount of talent to go with it!"
It has been another great year for my Sis Kat Graham. She’s been doing extremely well with her acting (As Usual) and recently was signed to A&M/ Octone Records (A joint venture between Universal Music Group and Octone Records) and just released her first video as a signed music artist for her single “Put Your Graffiti On Me”. This is a great song and I already see all her fans going crazy for it, all over twitter. Be sure to watch her video, and share it. Also don’t forget to follow her on twitter. @KatGraham Oh ya! and follow me as well @MCIMPRINT lol!
