Post by Adam B on Oct 8, 2007 6:56:50 GMT -5
Originally from LA, but now hailing from Oakland, Spear of the Nation is both an MC and a teacher. He recently released Spiritalk, an album filled with thought provoking funk, and he also started his own K through second grade school, Spiritworks Academy. As a youth Spear of the Nation was drawn to Hip-Hop after hearing Kool Moe Dee's “How You Like Me Now,” and now as an adult he has a goal of building leaders both through his music and through his work with his school. This week I managed to catch him when he wasn't with the kids or in the studio to find out more about his music, what he’s learned through his travels, and why he feels the phrase stay in school should also apply to big name rappers such as 50 Cent and Jay-Z.
Read the full interview at: adambernard.blogspot.com/2007/10/artist-of-week-spear-of-nation.html