My Thoughts On These Guys....

Greetings you fantabulous people! And yes I did say fantabulous (my new word of the day). I would like to introduce myself. My name is Miz Naki a.k.a. niggey (maybe I shouldn't put that on here) but anyways I'm like the extended member of the group, Independent Media. I've known them for all of maybe a hot two months but outside of that I will share briefly how these amazing beautiful individuals have richly blessed my life. The guys and I frequented the same coffee house called, The Ground Level, and over the course of a few months and after seeing them perform, I noticed that they had something really special and unique that I wanted to expose. I being a co-host for the radio show "The Session" on WXUT 88.3 FM, took it upon myself to reach out to E.D. I ElM (Ed), explaining my interest in possibly getting them onto the radio show. That was early February and it is now June....the progress that has been made within that past couple of months is tremendous considering time constraints, families to tend to, and busy work schedules. I will personally say that these guys are working diligently to compile their music to present to you all and continue the momentum to build a strong following. With that being said, I would like to add my own personal spin on why I support these guys so much. Since I could remember I have always been passionate about music of all genres. I played the violin for 9 years, rocked out at the age of 2 to ghanian high life music, fell in love with hip hop at the age of ten, my first cd ever was "Jagged Little Pill" by Alanis Morissette and the list goes on, but I pride myself on being an individual that has "that ear" for good music. The kind of music that heals the soul. I can remember my first time getting a chance to hear IM's music, I sat in awe of everything from their style, their delivery, to how they used words to tell stories, or even better just to rhyme. They each possess something different which makes them that much more unique. But most importantly what makes them peculiar and not the ordinary is that here you have four guys who truly live the simple life. Easy going, goofy, educated, intellectual thinkers, who enjoy and live for the love of music. They have welcomed me in with open arms and warm hearts and so with the dedication and loyalty that they have shown to an absolute stranger in myself allows for me to see the pure genuineness that these fellows possess all around. So I took it upon myself to try with all my being to to expose them to as many people as I can. To share their gifts and talents with the world, and to help them realize their greatness goes beyond words. I truly believe in my spirit that these four young men will change the way people listen to music. And the best part about it, is I get to watch it unfold....until next time!

Peace and Poetry,

Miz Naki *smile*