"LYRiCAL" is known as one of the most well-respected names in the New England Hip Hop scene. He has over 50 published songs, including releases that have topped national college charts, such as "The Focuz Is Back " (2006), and classics like his first single "Butta Messenga" (1997, X-Caliber) or "Salt" (2003, Invasion). Lyrical has been instrumental in promoting scores of shows in Boston. He has held residencies and planned events at most area venues welcoming Hip Hop. Lyrical and executives of the Mass Industry Committee spearheaded the highly acclaimed M.I.C. Hip Hop Awards, est. 2006. He has won several freestyle/MC battles, and hosts and competes in as many as his schedule allows. In addition to being a well known force on the microphone, Lyrical is also a college math instructor teaching full-time in Boston at Northeastern University in a program known as Foundation Year. This exceptional model program is designed exclusively for accepted Boston residents who are graduates of the Boston Public School system in a freshman-only cohort. Lyrical has also been contracted as an adjunct professor by many other Boston area colleges, lecturing on subjects ranging from Hip Hop to Statistics. His college experience lead to the creation of The College Project (Through the Eyes of Pupils), a 2009 album featuring only Lyrical's students as the guest artists, producers, engineers, graphic artists and photographers on the project. Lyrical travels to schools and events to perform and speak on issues which are important to him; he is one of the more sought after regional speakers on topics centering on education, music, culture or bridging gaps in the community. He was a vital member of Mayor Menino’s “Hip Hop Round Table” and several City of Boston Peace Fests, opening for artists like Big Daddy Kane and Rakim along the way. As a teacher, businessman and artist Lyrical is highly involved in many of the events helping shape the face of Hip Hop culture and urban entertainment in Massachusetts.
Haven't heard the I Am College Bound commercial? Listen here!
(Verse I)
Meet Professor Lyrical – no lie, that’s my name/
A true Professor- I teach college and spit game/
The real fame, for me comes from degrees I’ve earned So never quit on your dreams there’s always a reason – ta learn/
You probably heard, that more class is more cash/
So here’s an algebra problem and you can solve it fast/
More college = More promise,/
With more school, make more money, –that’s so honest/
"‘Does the money situation, complicate the equation?”/
No it don’t really have ta, just file with FAFSA/
Then off for for your Associates/Bachelors, than your Masters/
Maybe your Doctorate? Maybe you never thought of it/
Don’t look to hard for it -right in your back yard/
A degree from the 603 – its not far/
I think you finally found that knowledge you looking for
So- log on- “I am College- Bound Dot Org”/
(Chorus)
I AM COLLEGE BOUND OF COURSE, HOW'S THAT?
I AM COLLEGE BOUND DOT ORG
I AM COLLEGE BOUND OF COURSE, HOW'S THAT?
I AM COLLEGE BOUND DOT ORG
I AM COLLEGE BOUND OF COURSE, HOW'S THAT?
I AM COLLEGE BOUND DOT ORG
I AM COLLEGE BOUND OF COURSE,
I AM COLLEGE BOUND DOT ORG, WRITE IT DOWN
(Verse II)
Professor Lyrical, let me introduce ya/
To your life, followed by your future/
Whatever suits ya, like huge universities/
With true diversity, maybe you’ll choose "Community"/
College is opportunity, unlimited potential/
Cuz once you earn a degree – you got credentials/
That last a life time, that’s why I write rhymes/
Got two degrees, for me school was the pipeline/
Sharpened my mind, now my vocab makes heads turn/
Earning respect, when I lecture from the lectern/
Helping the rest learn, no need ta go far/
Get your degree in the 603 – in your backyard/
It’s not hard, and the money it comes after/
Plus you’ll pay less, you just gotta file the FAFSA/
You’ll be surprised –how financing will get found/
From - I am college bound dot org write it down/
