Take a listen

Its halfway through the week, and I don't really have too much to report.
So i decided I'd share a little gem with you all, a fiery red hot gem which I discovered some years back.
If you have read my previous posts, you would be aware of my attachment to Triple J, Australia's youth radio network. Now whilst these days I'm not totally wrapped in everything they play, but often many independent bands or artists starting out will only get played on the j's, and I am still discovering new artists which I would otherwise never hear from.
A few years back, one such artist was a guy by the name of Mark Griffin, or better know as MC900FT Jesus hailing from Dallas, Texas.
I remember material from his first recording 'Hell with the lid off' which was recorded with a guy named DJ Zero in 1990. I recall one particular track on the album scared the hell out of me but I still loved it. it was experimental hip hop using assorted samples and showed real musicality ( Mark was a classically trained musician).
A little while later (1991) MC 900FT Jesus released what I considered his classic album (and the one that I instantly took a severe liking to) 'Welcome to my dream'. The imagery and story telling on this recording were just brilliant. One particular track 'The city sleeps' has MC900FT Jesus adopting the persona of an serial arsonist. Most of the album reflects a demented psycotic nature. I have provided a link below of 'The City Sleeps' for your listening pleasure.
The MC's last release was 'One step ahead of the spider' (1994), once again a great album.
Unfortunately a 4th album was attempted, but he felt that his style was growing stale, and he had taken it as far as he could.
Mark Griffin became disillusioned with the music industry, decided to become a commercial pilot trainer, received his licence, but ended up working in a large Dallas bookstore, and frequently DJ's at a local venue.
I can hear a little of MC900FT Jesus in my material...enjoy the song link.

...and remember kids...dont play with matches !


MC900FT Jesus - The City Sleeps