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The Good Rap – Meet Joseph Andrews

Tuesday, July 3, 2007 by Richard Nichols

Click on the thumbnail image at right to view and download this article as a graphic. This article by Richard Nichols of ArtonDisk.com is about Master Rapper N-Sight. It appeared in the July 2007 issue of Chapel Hill News&Views, a West Atlanta, Douglas County and West Georgia publication with a circulation of over 40,000 issues per month.

People caught in the act of doing good and interesting things.

There has been much turmoil in the news media these days concerning Rap and Hip Hop music and its influence upon young adults. The gangsta rap music genre has been widely criticized for its unwholesome effects on the psyches of people of all races and beliefs. Whatever you think about these forms of entertainment, it’s good to know that there are constructive options and talented role models at work in Douglas County trying to move the world towards a better place.

During a recent appointment at Douglasville’s Nanston Dental Group, I had the pleasant good fortune of meeting a dental assistant named Joseph Andrews. Part of Joseph’s day job is to put dental patients at ease as they begin their treatments. Once I climbed into the dentist’s chair, he struck up a conversation, asking about my weekend and my family. As our conversation evolved, we found ourselves discussing his current projects and the fact that he was new in town, having moved recently from Houston, Texas to Mableton.

He mentioned that his free time is taken by writing music and lyrics and seeking out venues to publicly perform his songs about healthcare, medical issues and spiritual and religious callings. Joseph is a man with a solid mission and a message whose timing couldn’t be better. He calls himself "N-Sight," an "Awareness Rapper" and also a "Gospel Rapper." He brings a message of healing wherever he goes.

"We need to have positive rappers and hip-hoppers who don’t curse."

 

He provided me with two CD samples of his work, one entitled "The Awareness CD" and the other "The Krunk CD." Much to my surprise (since I am not a rabid fan of Rap music), Joseph?s songs and messages are quite interesting, finely crafted and unique. Above all they are uplifting and listenable. On "The Awareness CD" his intricate cadenced rhymes and smooth aggressive voice educate the listener about Autism, Lung Cancer, Breast Cancer, HIV, and Multiple Sclerosis. He also covers Downs Syndrome, S. I. D. S., Diabetes, and Leukemia.

"Knowledge is Power, so teach them young as you can"

 

Apparently one of Joseph’s many gifts is his ability to analyze complex and difficult information, then combine it with memorable rhythms and informative verse. In Leukemia Rap, he expertly pleads with people to become bone marrow donors:

. . . To help the fight You must give up some time, and go find a site Where you can donate to, To see if someone else can benefit from you. For you can be a blessing to a patient in need So they’ll no longer be a victim, but a victim that’s freed.

As a healthcare provider, Joseph has felt the need to tell people of all colors and creeds about caring for their own health and for their loved ones. He teaches in his songs about several common diseases and syndromes emphasizing types, symptoms and remedies. He urges the listener to not procrastinate, but to take action and responsibility for oneself by having a doctor or knowledgeable licensed caregiver check it out. Joseph performs live for many different kinds of events with a variety of positive messages. His Raps which he calls "Teachings" often cover subjects like domestic violence, peer pressure, don’t-do-drugs, and issues that require greater public awareness.


"My audience is made up of those that are in need." — Joseph Andrews

 

As a religious and spiritual person, Joseph also plays for Christian-based youth and musical events. His "Crunk CD" showcases his commitment to being a messenger for Christ. His 13 year old daughter Monique a.k.a. "Anointed One" performs beautifully on both CDs, on songs like "Breast Cancer," "Shake Them Devils Off," and "All Things Through Christ." Joseph is available to perform at area events, both secular and sacred. Contact him at (832) 253-2627.

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One Response to “The Good Rap – Meet Joseph Andrews”

  1. joseph Says:
    August 16th, 2008 at 10:04 pm

    Thank you Mr. Nichols for taking time out to explore, write, and publish what is good in our society! You have been a big help and inspiration in my career and God will bless you and your wife for your kind hearts! Oh, your love and concern that you show to others shall NOT go unrewarded! I love yall from deep in my heart for caring about the little pions of society like me! Thank you.

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