For those of you who know my younger brother Sean then you know of the trials he's had to face in life. But you also know of the strength and determination he has to overcome those trials in a way that amazes all of us. Sean is a recovering addict, and has been sober for the past 4+ years.
Sean is my hero! I am in awe of how far he has come, and the steps he has taken to get where he is. I'm so proud of him and I'm so grateful for his example and his testimony.
The great thing about Sean is that he will talk to anyone and everyone about his past. He will help them understand the road he has taken and what it takes to overcome trials. One way of doing this is through song, or in his case - rap. Sean tells his story through the lyrics and music he has written. This has been the pivotal point to his recovery.
Sean recently got this review from a Salt Lake magazine regarding his recent album. If you haven't heard his songs, you really should. They make me cry; good tears, tears of understanding, tears of empathy, tears of love for my brother and family.
Here is the review he got...I love it!
Local CD Reviews
October 2008 [View Issue]
Definit
Definit Is Not Here
Self-Released
Street: 04.11
Definit= Gym Class Heroes + Brother Ali
The many chapters of Definit’s life have provided a wide array of experiences from which he constructs sincere rhymes. On this album he delves into religion, family drama, overdoses and the road to sobriety. As a sober member of the hip-hop community, you might assume that he’d be a little preachy, bur Definit rhymes about his experiences and his decisions, not about what anybody else should do. He turns to a variety of genres when sampling. The most beautifully composed, as well as my favorite track, "Far from Away," contains pristine samples from Carol King’s "So Far Away." Whether or not you can relate to the lyrics on this song, the beat will set you at ease. Track six, "Awake," takes the listener through the mind of an addict choosing between life and death. While his music and rhyme styles reflect traditional hip-hop, his topics and themes advocate selfrealization and dealing with personal struggles. Despite his contradicting dual personalities, Definit’s creative production makes this album worth a listen. –SUPeRB
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And yet his own family has not received copies of his albumns yet... hint, hint brother...
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