Mouf
Representing the HTX (that's Houston, Texas), MOUF has been a student of rhyme for as far back as he can recall. Upon writing his first lyrics at the tender age of 14, he assumed his moniker to reflect his innate ability to translate a simple tale into a raw narrative. He readily admits, "I was given the name MOUF because I can tell a crazy storywith a nasty twist."
Ampd about the prospect of making his presence heard and felt beyond the Houston city limits, MOUF is set to release his debut album, on Tony Drapers new label, Draper, Inc. (Draper, the Founder of Suave House Records has sold millions of records including CDs by 8Ball & MJG, Tela, and Crime Boss.) Thirteen tracks deep, the album features the production talents of producers T-Mix.
On , MOUF declares, "Im just telling my story. The lyrics come from personal experiences and I believe my music offers something for everyone."
Bless the streets is the title track on which is among MOUF's favorites because he got the chance to share the mic with the very respected southern rapper, Bun B of UGK and Murphy Lee. He admits that is strictly for the brothas, "'cause every man has gigolo tendencies." But then he flips it with his rendition of the classic tale of boy meets girl after paying no attention to his young female friend, the boy must swallow his pride when she later blossoms into a beautiful woman.
Rather than allowing his focus to be steered solely by the rewards of "ice, cars and rims," MOUF deals with bigger issues ranging from love and hate to death. On "Life Goes On," he ponders his misunderstanding of death's relevance to life as he honors his pain and pays homage to those dearly departed:
God coulda' took me instead of you
But it ain't no stallin'
When them angels come callin'
The street sh*t is real, my n*gga
I'm done sobbin'
Gotta get back on my feet
And even though you gone
It's only right,
Life must goes on...
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
Yes. As of right now, just in the Soutwest region. I love it.
Your musical influences
My mucial influene is the old school rappers that came before me. It's too many of them to just name them all.
Anything else?
My album is scheduled to drop in August. It's the first release on Tony Draper's new label Draper, Inc. I'm very excited about the project. 10 songs were produced by the legendary T-Mix. I had the oppurtunity of working with some incredible artists on my debut release. The album features Clipse, Murphy Lee of the St. Lunatics, Bun B of UGK, Devin da Dude, Beau Jaymes.
