Breaking new grounds on and off the mic: Double Crossa spreads holiday cheer through the FEASTivities
(Savannah, GA) - December 28, 2007 – While everyone is scurrying to get their Christmas shopping finished by Christmas Eve, but the riveting, real-life storytellers of Double Crossa Records made certain that those less fortunate were also able to share in the Christmas cheer. Eight families in their hometown of Savannah benefited from the generous hearts of Macadon, Punch and Rosco. According to Macadon, there was never a question if the group was willing to share their blessings by blessing others.
The city of Savannah greets you with warmth and southern hospitality: Spanish Moss sways from the oak trees; headquarters to the Girl Scouts of America; historical parks; beautiful mansions and the list goes on. Yet, its poverty rate in the African American community is higher than any other race.
"Each of us in the group has faced the struggle at some point in our lives," explains Rosco. Punch and Rosco were raised by their moms, while Macadon was raised by his grand-aunt, until the age of 16, when he moved out on his own. "94.1 The Beat's website allowed you to choose what you wanted to donate to a family's dinner table or choose from one, two, four or eight families. We're from here; we see it everyday…so we went for the max," Rosco says proudly.
Additionally, households headed by single mothers have increased as well. Punch shakes his head as he reminisces of the days when his mother was raising him by herself. "The money we spend on one pair of tennis shoes so we can look right when we step out, we were able to put food on tables. We're raising the bar, setting examples for the hip hop community to follow suit and suit up. People out here robbing just to put food on their family's table. This was one of our chances to ease the worries of EIGHT families…at least for a lil' while."
All three members of DCR agree that there's more to the rap world than just being charismatic lyricists and headbussa (r.i.p) beat makers. "We want C-port to know there's more to us. We've got a different movement going on: we're investing in human capitalism and becoming philanthropist," states Macadon.
Q: What's the next hottest thing out the frying pan? A: Double Crossa Records. Through ambition, versatility and loyalty, Double Crossa Records, an independent label was formed by three fuse-blowing artists, hailing the streets of Savannah, Georgia. Their debut CD, "Ghetto Gospel: Unleash the Real, Vol. I" will be released during the first quarter of 2008. Stay tuned and keep your ear to the ground about Double Crossa Records at www.myspace.com/doublecrossarecords.
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