How did you get that name?
I named myself snipe the stereotype because when people think of rappers, they visualize gangstas, thugs and pimps.  They never consider a rapper as an ordinary person with a family and a normal job.  Snipe the Stereotype means to eliminate the stereotype of hip-hop and bring the reality of life into the game.

What has been your biggest accomplishment?
I think that would be giving myself the opportunity of changing the perception of young people.  I am a school teacher and I am able to make a real difference everyday.  Just being able to use the music to influence the young people in a positive way is reward enough.  And let me tell you, they never forget those kinds of positive lyrics.

What has been your most difficult challenge?
My most difficult challenge has been trying to get people to understand my music.  Tales from da Hood is not an album for the club.  It’s full of morals and values and I want it to be analyzed and discussed.  Believe me, there’s plenty of controversial subjects being address as well.

What makes you different?
My music is for people who want to hear something different.  My music is intended to educate people.  Money is not what I’m after.  I already have a profession in education and it is more than enough to support myself and my family.  I want to introduce new ideas and perceptions to the music industry.

What projects are you working on?
I am working on Project X {a dedication to the slain civil rights leader Malcolm X}.  It’s whole entire show that involves actors, singers, rappers, spoken-word, and it dramatizes the life and times of the late great speaker.  I am also working on music that will re-establish the self-esteem needed in our community so that we can once again live like the queens and kings that we really are.

Where are you from originally?
I was born in Brooklyn, New York but now I reside in New Jersey with my family.

How Long have you been making music?
I’ve been making music for a good fifteen years or so (longer than I care to remember).

What artists inspire you?
Tupac, Slick Rick, Bob Marley, Bob Dylan, Curtis Mayfield, Wyclef Jean, Eminem, India Irie and Anthony David etc.

How would you define your style of music?
Definitely educational, for the young people.  I offer not only life lessons but academic lessons as well.  I’m very proud that my music has gone into a noble direction.

What teams are you affiliated with?
Pure Cash Productions,
Strong Minds Productions,
Fire House Productions.

Who are some artists that you have worked with?
Fidel Cashflow, The Dreaded Rata Arson, Killa Kelly
Strong Minds Productions,
Fire House Productions

Who would you like to collab with?
India Irie, Anthony David, Bounty Killa, John Legend, etc.

Where do you see the future of music?
I see my music being the focus of attention in the classroom but also at many political and social engagements.

Where do you see yourself in 1 year?
I want my full time job to be spreading the positive message for all people in every community.

Describe yourself in one word.
Outstanding

Any shout outs?
I want to big up all my brooklyn, queens, bronx, manhattan, paterson, newark, jersey city, south orange, etc.  Arson and Kelly, Monty Buck and VI, and all my students and the other staff at the school.

Where can we hear your stuff?
You can hear some of my album ‘Talez from da Hood’ on my myspace music page.  I am still working on the project but I will change the songs and the layout from time to time so you’ll never know what to expect.

Email: [email protected]