The HERO of Hip-Hop

Those that really know me understand that I am a huge Chevelle fan.  I have been a lover and fanatic since I was first introduced to them by a good friend of mine. 'Point #1" set a wave into motion, so imagine how eager I was when I heard Chevelle would be in town and it may be a free show.  When I made it out to the show, I was disappointed to find out Chevelle would just be "in the house".  Despite the news, I decided to stay and check out the show; I mean, after all, it was free.  

When the show started, a handful of the crowd was already near the stage and the rest remained at the back of the club.  On the stage, there was one man and one microphone; honestly he didn't seem too special at the time, just another rapper.  As the show progressed, this one man would soon be joined by a DJ and a drummer the show became more impressive. By the end of the show, the self-proclaimed "Gangsta of Rock", had everyone in Tree's in front of the stage rocking out.  This one man was named Hyro Fenton a.k.a. Hyro Da Hero.  Not only did he mix his love for rock and rap, but the lyrics that flowed over his tracks were different from the music we hear flooding the radio. In a world where everyone wants to be someone else, Hyro stresses the importance of individuality; stop imitating and start doing something different and creative. Where innovation is lost, Hyro hopes to be the example of realness.

At 5 years old, the young Houston native heard "Teen Spirit" by Nirvana and immediately grew attached to it.  After the Tupac death, Hyro got really into Nirvana and Tupac.  While other kids were listening to Jay Z and Nelly, young Hyro was stuck in the past, Biggie Smalls, Stone Temple Pilots, and Rancid.  I can understand growing up in a predominantly black neighborhood and being the “rock kid” or “the white kid.”  In my opinion, people like what they like and they are what they are; a person can try to stray away from their true path but something will always lead you back.

There are things that we as people are scared to hear and or touch with a 10 ft pole. This is why I believe that no one questions what they are told anymore, we just follow behind the "leader". The natural laws of life do not have a constitution, so for Hyro to write a song like "Noose Around Hip-hop", it shows he isn't scared to point out the elephant in the room. The song goes into a couple of subjects, such as the persecution of Bill Cosby.  Hyro addresses how backwards it is that this man gets booed, however, in contrast, someone like Lil’ Wayne is praised.  Recently, Hyro has released his new single from his upcoming album Belo Horizonte entitled, "Dirty South Rock". Da Hero takes us for a vivid walk through his life, his frustrations with society and how it fuels his determination.  I am not going to say more than it’s worth checking out.  

Hip-hop needs a hero and though he doesn't require a phone booth, Hyro could be just the savior we need.

~Forte