Unlike other music genres, hip hop has for a long time relied on the largely intangible concept of authenticity, almost as much as it is dependent on stylistic and sonic concepts such as timing, beat, flow and fashion preferences of rappers. Perhaps, it is the spoken word delivery of Hip Hop music that made realness an important parameter for judging the talent of artists. Pomona Drey believes that Hip Hop has always been a source of power to the people, the sound that brought together marginalized communities- giving everyone a voice to air out their concerns. This is what rapping meant back in the day. It was not only a movement that enabled artists to showcase their talents but also to make practical changes in society.
Pomona Drey is an artist, producer, and public figure who continues to use his influence to positively impact the lives of people. His music is based on experiences he has been through and what he has seen over the years. Pomona Drey does his best to not only capture the attention of his listeners but also ensure they practically see what he is conveying. He produces pure, authentic music, something that most other rappers fail to do. Pomona Drey says that without music, life would be a mistake.
Hip Hop music has been a success because subsequent generations of artists have been taught to embrace the ideology of keeping it real. Authenticity has been the foundation of Hip Hop. Rap audiences, media outlets, and major labels want to see this status quo maintained. It is a badge of honor for a rapper to keep things this way because the world needs them to foster change in a number of things. Pomona Drey believes that the best way to do this is by living a practical life that exemplifies what he raps about. His persona in real-world situations is that of a hypermasculine man who knows what he wants, and this is the same energy he wants his listeners to have. People should not be limited because of imaginary barriers or their problems, instead, they should forge forward with a sense of confidence that things might just work out.
Hip Hop as an art form should not be denigrated. If it ever does, issues such as gender equality, racism, and poverty might continue to characterize our livelihoods. But what if all artists were practical with their performance? Well, Pomona Drey is sure that the world would be a different place if this was achieved. He adds that the challenges we see in our communities are there because leaders neglect them- the same applies to creatives who simply want to entertain but not influence their listeners with positive vibes. Things can be different and Pomona Drey knows this is possible.
Hip Hop fans should get used to authentic music. They need to be confident in rappers, that they can express what happens on the ground through their art. It is all about being practical when creating lyrics and performing, attributes that define Pomona Drey.
