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Force

About Me

Born in our nation’s capitol, as Garrick Perry, Force was introduced to Hip-Hop at an early age by his father, a D.C. area D.J. He grew up surrounded by the sounds of house parties and immersed in songs of legends such as Afrika Bambaataa, and Kurtis Blow. Garrick quickly gained a profound love and appreciation for Hip-Hop culture. After spending countless hours in his father’s basement studying Hip-Hop’s forefathers and honing his craft and unique style, the boy who would be Force began sharing his love of verse with his peers on school playgrounds. That was where he found his calling. During his middle and high school years, Force spit verses to anyone who would listen to him. It was at local coffeehouses where Force gained his emcee chops and developed his skilled phrasing and clever writing style. After moving to Western, MA to attend Amherst College, it was only a few short months before Force became lead vocalist for a local Hip-Hop/ Funk band which allowed him to lay his trademark smooth vocals over everything from Digable Planets tunes to Herbie Hancock classics. While in college, he led a number of bands, which fused jazz, classical, and rock music with pure Hip-Hop flavor. Force tore through the five college scene, and quickly established himself as one of the Valley’s hungriest new artists.After graduation, Force remained in the Valley and formed the Hip-Hop trio known as Rival School with fellow Amherst alums Trauma (James Reed) and Ages (Andrew Unger). The three crafted a number of songs and performed with acts such as The Beatnuts, E3 and up and coming star Miri Ben Ari. The collaboration was short-lived, but Force…not one to give in to setbacks, embarked on his solo career and quickly established himself in the Northampton music scene. From co-creating Northampton’s first weekly Hip-Hop showcase, Speakeasy, to hosting a number of open mics and M.C. battles, he has unwaveringly sought to share his passion for hip hop with others. Force’s continual involvement in the Hip-Hop scene has shown that he is more than capable of holding his own, recently sharing the stage with artists such as Breez Evahflowin, Grand Buffet, and the Heiruspecs.
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Member Since: 3/21/2005
Band Website: www.emceeforce.com
Band Members: Force
Influences: Rakim, Special Ed, Kool Moe Dee, Outkast, Mos Def, The Roots, Wu-Tang, Big Pun, Canibus, Slick Rick, Portishead, Talib Kweli, Parliament Funkadelic, Run D.M.C., Eminem, E.P.M.D., Big Daddy Kane, Jay-Z ...and so many more it hurts tryin to think of them all
Record Label: unsigned (seeking management)

My Blog

Withdrawal

Hmm I hate to admit it but it seems like I'm suffering separation anxiety from the mic. I spent a good portion of the day on edge. and ready to snap at anyone. It wasn't till I showed up at "work" tha...
Posted by on Fri, 20 Jan 2006 00:51:00 GMT

Back at it

Sigh and just like that my week of bliss has ended. I must say however it was a great run.... almost 50 hours in the studio, rockin the Harp, Stephy's birthday.. not bad i must say. eh I've gotta ge...
Posted by on Sun, 04 Dec 2005 22:01:00 GMT

Alpha

Ah so this is day one of the Alchemystics recording sessions. It felt alot like my first day of school today. I was all restless last nite and even had dreams about studio time. I got up early to get ...
Posted by on Mon, 28 Nov 2005 13:54:00 GMT

Poetic injustice

So homecoming is coming... (yea i supposedly weave words 4 a livin) and i tend to get all sappy durin these times. Blame it on my boyz comin back to "see me", or maybe stress of bein broke but i decid...
Posted by on Mon, 17 Oct 2005 23:41:00 GMT

A maze

I stare at a bottle that's half empty and not on some pessimism but i been listenin to rhythms and sippin... gettin my buzz wishin i wasn't tryin to drown to my pain i blame it on insecurities surely...
Posted by on Thu, 06 Oct 2005 00:29:00 GMT

the vampire chronicles

You know I'm always torn over keeping my blogs strictly for show updates an etc or just speakin my mind. Somehow speakin my mind always wins... that's what i get for tryna manage myself eh. Anywho l...
Posted by on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 00:00:00 GMT

Archie

I'm not sure what they call this here feeling... pride, awe, amazement, whatever it is...... , I love it!!!  The family is finally comin together. Not that bullshit crew shit based on the need to...
Posted by on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 00:00:00 GMT

The eye

They say beauty exists only for the beholder, but I'm not sure if that's true. It's been awhile since i actually sat back an observed things. Tonite one o my neighbors blessed  me with a peek int...
Posted by on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 00:00:00 GMT

Phoenix

I always wonder why creativity seems to always be linked to negative emotions. pain, heartache, loss, frustration...... these are the things that bring about motivation. Maybe it's me, but I admire th...
Posted by on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 00:00:00 GMT

The return

It's funny how things seem to always fall into those weird patterns. It sometimes makes me wonder whether there really is a pattern or am I simply overexamining everything.  Whatever the reason, ...
Posted by on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 00:00:00 GMT