The Life of an Inspiring CHH Artist.
Written by Garry E Shepard Jr.
God Bless everyone who reads this, my name is Garry E Shepard Jr. I'm the oldest of 5 siblings 3 Brothers and 1 Sister. Born and raised in Hartford Ct. I'm a Minister, Husband and Father of 2 boys. I raised in the church, grew up in a domestic violence home but I told myself at a young age I would break the generation curse. During those tough times I would write poems to escape from the pain and anger. Needless to say my songs where violence and based on what I saw in my Urban Community. A die hard Hip Hop head. Headboard filled with CD's East Coast mostly, some West Coast. At 8 I used to freestyle off of instrumentals but lost it when I started writing my songs at age 13.
How I was introduced to CHH.
Back in 2002 My girlfriend at the time let me borrow the CrossMovenment Album Human Emergency. From then I fell in love with CHH, I remember not wanting to give it back. I would buy all of CrossMovenment music. What really started me to write CHH songs was DaTruth "Moment Of Truth" the Track "Please" inspired me. And I been a fan ever since.
The Process.
I would go on to do 5 shows but got discouraged do to the lack of support from churches at the time and the fact that I was becoming Prideful, with each compliment I received. I would always say God gets the glory but inside my heart I was Thristy for accolades. So I stopped for 10yrs.
Holy Fire rekindled within my Soul.
In 2012 the lord begin to deposit music within me through past experiences in my life. Was working on anew EP but wasn't disciplined financially so I would always say I'm working on Music but not going all in.
Bring my dream to fruition.
2016 I released my Buzz Track They Wanna Hear It. Talking about being excited thanks to my friends at Yeshour Radio for critiquing me and making themselves available. And For being the first radio station to play it on air. And the many other radio stations who gave my song a chance. To Truthmusicstudio who mix my song to perfection. And My Brother Christopher Michael Woods for Producing the Track.
What I learned and still learning.
I learned that at the time I started to do CHH I wasn't mature enough I was 22 or 23 at the time and I didn't have tough skin to take the criticism of CHH. I've learned to invest in myself and to "just do it" like Nike. I've learned and study fellow CHH Artist who been there done that, the ones who don't mind sharing how the got started. I'm also continuing to learn that team work is needed because I can't do it all.
Thank you for taking the time to read this please leave a comment at the bottom I would really appreciate it. Also stay tuned for more blogs.
