Genesis Be

New York, New York, United States

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"One life, One God, One Reason... To Strive Till I Rise Or Until I Stop Breathing"

Genesis Be <a href="http://www.genesisbe.com">http://www.genesisbe.com</a> has just completed her fourth studio album titled Mississippi To Manhattan.  Utilizing what she has learned at New York University’s prestigious Clive Davis Department of Recorded Music, Genesis took on the role of executive producer, writer, engineer, mixer and mastering engineer of the project. When asked about the difficulties of being a full time double major student and an independent performer Genesis Be says, “compared to what I’ve had to handle in my past, this time of my life is the easy part. It’s the perfect opportunity to prove my ability and show that this isn’t a game to me. This struggle is a blessing for me.”<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Raised in Mississippi, Genesis Be comes from a family with strong ties to the civil rights movement and was involved with activism and protests since age 6.  “My grandfather was murdered for encouraging and educating black residents in Mississippi to vote in the 1960’s” says Genesis while glaring at the dog tags she wears around her neck that displays a hologram of her grandparents. “My father’s childhood home still has the bullet holes from The Ku Klux Klan and my grandmother, Geraldine Briggs, had to raise nine kids by herself, after the death of my grandfather.” When Jesse Williams was beaten to death by officers in Harrison County, Mississippi, Genesis along with family and friends protested in the streets demanding the indictment of the officers responsible for William’s death. The officers, who were caught on film committing the act, were not prosecuted at first. The pressure from the community for justice, however, resulted in the indictment of the officers. With help from her older brothers, Genesis drafted and circulated a petition to change the name of her community college from Jeff Davis (President of the Confederacy) to a more positive historic figure such as William Faulkner. She also took apart in protests against the Iraqi War and along with her father, John Ellis Briggs, she attended Ku Klux Klan rallies as an oppositional voice. Featured in numerous articles in southern Mississippi’s Sun Herald and featured on talk radio shows, Genesis Be has been utilizing her artistry and voice to make a change since she was young girl. <o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> At age 13, Genesis Be discovered her ability to write and deliver rap lyrics with unbelievable precision. Her delivery displayed impeccable articulation, the use of intricate rhyme schemes, and a captivating stage presence. After winning several talent shows, Genesis’ parents took notice of her talent and brought her to a recording studio. This is where she met her first engineer and mentor Kenneth Leonard. Leonard provided engineering, mixing and mastering services for Doc Roc Recordings, who later signed Genesis Be to her first recording contract. “I loved working with Ken because he trusted my ears and believed in my ability. He let me take complete control of my projects and I was only thirteen!”<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p>For full bio visit www.GenesisBe.com

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