Fireproof
The world of hip-hop is made up of foundations represented
by stylistically regional hip-hop genres - East Coast,
West Coast, the Mid-West, and the Dirty South. Every
few years however, a hip-hop act emerges to interrupt the
shine of conventional hip-hop. This year Fireproof has
arrived to introduce the Michigan streets to the hip-hop
world.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
The past few years have been full of contribution for the
quiet state of Michigan. Almost overnight, the Great Lakes state
has become an innovative ground for hip-hop culture.
While noteworthy talent such as Eminem, D12 and Slum Village
have proudly represented Michigan on the radio and in the Clubs;
Fireproof will bring the uncharted aspect of Michigan streets to
the forefront with their Debut album Rags II Riches.
The creation of Fireproof is the culmination of events that began
in early 2001. EMc (Elmore McCoy Jr.), and GS (Javin Love) were
born, raised and still reside in Grand Rapids, Michigan. EMc was
performing at a release party where GS attended. Shortly after GS
and EMc started working together. EMc and GS produced and
recorded their solo albums. The 2 then decided to become a group
and recorded a mix tape. They began to develop their craft and
recognize their potential to have an effect on the hip-hop world.
From that point on they were known as the Fireproof.
Listeners will find their body moving to the first single
'Shake", and
winding down to the second single 'II Night", and yet the third
single Street Talk will take you to the streets of
Grand Rapids, MI. This album brings so much diversity
that no matter the mood you will be lifted up.
Fireproof
is bringing Hip Hop to the next level. What they have is
a perspective you don't hear. It's a positive perspective.
It's lingo you don't hear, its Midwest lingo... like you've
never heard it. Michigan has never been exposed like this.
Look for
Fireproof to expose their fresh perspective with their
new Album Rags II Riches.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
We play 9 months a year and we love it. This is what we do full time. You can check out our tour dates on www.myspace.com/fireproof2 One time we did this youth camp with all 8 to 10 year olds and they rushed the stage like we were the G Unit or something.
Your musical influences
We enjoy quality music of all kinds.
What equipment do you use?
Mackies!
Anything else?
Fireproof Artist Profile
EMc
Fireproof
Artist Profile
Averages 180 shows per year touring from New York to Florida to California.
Performs at prisons and juvenile facilities nation wide.
11k units sold at shows over career span.
Two music videos.
1999-2005 Performed at Holy Hip Hop 4000 youth.
2003-2005 Performed at Calvary Christian Center Sacramento, CA
2005 Headline performances at GMA Live @ The Pass The Mic Urban Music Showcase with Gotee artist GRITS.
Shared stage with Marvin Sapp, Bobby Bishop, Dafilled, Lee Majors, Twista, Chico Debarge, Jonathan Dunn, The Singletons, Apple Jax, Sugar Hill Gang, Kurtis Blow, Tonex, GRITS, John Reuben and many more.
Featured on Lee Majors Ready for War and Son Of a King Albums.
Featured on Lazarus The Laz Block Album. Song charted #6 on Cincinnati countdown.
This record is hot!-Gotee Recording Artist Grits.
Yall sound good- Multi Platinum Recording Artist winner of BET award Donnie McClurckin.
Fireproof Production/Song Writing Credits
EMc Speak Life
Gods Son Struggles & Test
D Concern Be Thankful
Fishermen Lets Ride
Fishermen Fireproof
Fireproof Rags II Riches
Fireproof "2NP"
2morrows Never Promised the motion picture
