| Unsigned Hype Gliffics |
|
|
Much in the way ancient Egyptian scribes used hieroglyphics to artistically document the historical events of their people, The Gliffics uses his lyrical sensibilities and flow to tell his own personal history, weaving his take on life with lessons he's learned the hard way. His rapping moniker, an abbreviation of "hieroglyphics," is a throwback to the Egyptian father he never had the chance to know. Only three-years-old when his father died, young Amir Mohamed Elshafiy faced a line of hardships growing up in Queens, New York. He struggled to stay in school through rough times at home; his mother worked two jobs to get by, but they still experienced bankruptcy and eviction. He spent much of his childhood trying to learn and practice Islam, but with his father's guidance gone and his Russian Jewish mother working around the clock to keep food on the table, keeping his Muslim identity was a confusing and difficult task to figure out as a kid. Before making it to high school he was taken to juvenile hall, spending the next two years behind bars and in and out of group homes. At 16 he was sent to Rikers Island and made it out with five years of probation with electronic monitoring. The stint at Rikers was a turning point in Gliffics' turbulent life, and from the moment he was released, hip hop was his new outlet.
The Gliffics began writing music and performing around his new neighborhood in Brooklyn, NY, rolling with a friend who showed him the ropes of becoming a lyricist. He spent the next two years working on his craft, and then a friend introduced him to Ben "Fex" Solano, a composer and producer who was building a talented team at Mihz Productions. After talking to Gliffics and hearing him freestyle, Fex knew that his potential was huge, owing not just to his talent but to Gliffics' impressive discipline and motivation. Fex and Gliffics have worked together ever since, creating a sound as original as Gliffics' lyrics, lines that deftly rhyme and flow to share the experiences of a negative past on the streets yet inspire a positive future that rises far above life's circumstances. To meet and know Gliffics now, you probably wouldn't guess him to be the same Amir Elshafiy from his years growing up. With his debut album in the works, a music video in pre-production, a marketing plan underway and show dates being booked both in the U.S. and in Egypt, The Gliffics' presence will be felt as he shares his innovation in music and proves his personal mantra, "Don't let your past predict your future." GLIFFICS, BK GlifficsLocation: Brooklyn, NY Contact:www.myspace.com/thegliffics email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
URBANSTEEZ.COM Interview with Gliffics
Gliffics: I go by the name Gliffics, I am an Egyptian hip hop artist from brooklyn NY. Urbansteez.com: How long have you been pursuing a career in the music industry? Gliffics: I have been writing music for 8 years and have been working on my breakthru just recently, I would say within the last 6 month's. Urbansteez.com: What were you into before music? Gliffics: I always had an artistic side, i would do graffiti. Urbansteez.com: As an artist how would you describe your style and why? Gliffics: I have many styles, I’m everywhere with my music. kind of like how my life has been. I write about all aspects of my life experiences or understandings, I’m a realism. if your music is real the people will feel and recognize it. I have wordplay, I’m clever, my flow is unpredictable, I’m fresh, I’m something new and I’m something you never heard before….and that’s what makes the Gliffics. Urbansteez.com: If you had your pick which label to be signed to, which label would it be and why? Gliffics: I personaly like what shady records has done with taking on 50 cent and working with Dr. Dre successfully. I always liked there music and shady records made a big dent in the game, as I will. So I would say shady records would be my #1 pick. Urbansteez.com: Who in your future would you want to collaborate with and why? Gliffics: There are so many artists I would love to work with, but if i had to pick it would have to be nas. Listening to nas was the reason I kept writing. I am so differant than nas but i can compare myself to his music. Urbansteez.com: What are you working on now, and when can we expect to hear more of you? Gliffics: I’m working on a project to release an album and do a international tour from ny to egypt. Everything is in the works right now! There is no solid release date just yet. You can expect to hear new music from me weekly on myspace or at your open mic shows. just stay tuned and keep an eye and an ear out for Gliffics. Urbansteez.com: Who are your influences? Gliffics: My life, nas, jay-z, eminem, wu-tang, snoop dogg, outkast, the list goes on....
Urbansteez.com: What do you think of the hip hop / music world right now? Gliffics: Its flooded, this world is all about change, so I cant blame where the game has gone. I dont expect the golden age to come back but it will be great to hear more of what hip hop is really about.. I think artists today lost the values of hip hop music. We need more music to go down in history, bring things back to clearer perspective. Urbansteez.com: What will you do with your first royalty check? Gliffics: laugh on my way to the bank, lol j/k.... I would most likely celebrate with my closest friends and family. Urbansteez.com: When you make it big, what car will you first purchase? Gliffics: I always liked bmw or mercedes benz, its a toss up. Urbansteez.com: What's in your sound system right now? Gliffics: The gliffics. Urbansteez.com: which female in the game would you pursue first and why? Gliffics: I like alicia keys she's hot and we can make great music together. Urbansteez.com: How can fans contact you in the future (myspace, email, PO box, etc.)?? Gliffics: I can be reached at www.myspace.com/thegliffics and on my email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .. everyone is more than welcome to hit me up. Urbansteez.com: ANY SHOT OUTS??? Gliffics: shout out to fex, sem-one, the whole mihz production team.. and ofcourse to all my brother's. and to the people out there listening everyday! Check out the Gliffics SMASH " YOUUR SOO WROOOOOONG" at www.myspace.com/thegliffics
Set as favorite Bookmark Email This Hits: 270 Comments (29)
...
written by wet strawbeRRy, May 22, 2008
u bettter rememberr me if u make it .... i gave a good blow jobb =]
Votes: +0
report abuse
vote down
vote up
...
written by maddy girl, April 03, 2008
Wow. Diggin' the lyrics. Very original.
Votes: +0
report abuse
vote down
vote up
...
written by Maki from The B.E.A.T.S. Productions, April 01, 2008
This kid is nice. He's got an original sound and I enjoyed working with him. If you want to hear something fresh, check out his music and def support him
Votes: +0
-maki, myspace.com/thebeatsproductionsny report abuse
vote down
vote up
...
written by Margherita, March 29, 2008
This artist is hott!! His lyrics make you think, he has shit to say thats worth listening to and i definately can get lost in the music, plus he's a sexy muthafucka.....
Votes: +0
report abuse
vote down
vote up
...
written by GLIF GLIF Glif, March 28, 2008
DOPE ARTICLE HOMIE!!!
Votes: +0
Begin to CHANJ the gmae!!!! LOL report abuse
vote down
vote up
...
written by Phil, March 25, 2008
I told you when you kicked you're first rhyme that you were gonna go somewhere. I told you had talent and you do just keep it up.
Votes: +0
report abuse
vote down
vote up
...
written by HOLLYHOLLABAK, March 25, 2008
GREAT SOUND, GREAT GUY, NEEDS A GREAT LABEL TO GET THIS POPPIN ALREADY.
Votes: +0
report abuse
vote down
vote up
...
written by jori, March 24, 2008
whats good man keep up the good work. you music is hot. good luck with all
Votes: +0
report abuse
vote down
vote up
...
written by Helen, March 23, 2008
you are the BEST !
Votes: +1
YOU WiLL DEF. MAKE iT  i LOVE UR MUSIK 
report abuse
vote down
vote up
...
written by Danny Sussio, March 23, 2008
A great writer and performer waiting to be heard by the massess.. The Gliffics..
Votes: +0
report abuse
vote down
vote up
...
written by LITTLE, March 22, 2008
hey ilove the music "im a cocky hell of a son of a gun"!!!!! member us when you become rich
Votes: +0
report abuse
vote down
vote up
...
written by Deelicious, March 21, 2008
You're a rising star!!!!!! Keep it up playa.
Votes: +0
Your #1 FAN!! report abuse
vote down
vote up
...
written by sylvi, March 21, 2008
loving the beat in You so Wrong. awsome music
Votes: +0
report abuse
vote down
vote up
...
written by •R•O•C•K•Y•, March 21, 2008
haha The Gliffics is the man....not too many artist showcase lyrical talent now a days all you hear is cheap hooks and silly kindergarten rhymes lol but im glad Gliffics does music right sick beats of the chain lyrics.....cant wait to here "Babygirl" in Los Angeles
Votes: +1
report abuse
vote down
vote up
...
written by Brian L, March 21, 2008
Gliffics bringin the original shit back to where it started. Loving the melodies brotha keep this shit up. Your going to make it, never give up!!
Votes: +0
report abuse
vote down
vote up
...
written by TheManGone, March 21, 2008
yo wha's up brother your music is creative it sounds fresh. Your a great artist to the hip hop community. Keep making music and people will continue to listen. May your creativeness get spreaded through out the World....One Love.
Votes: +0
report abuse
vote down
vote up
...
written by miguel, March 21, 2008
ive been hearing your music for years...your music has alway been the truth ...keep doing what you do homie peace
Votes: +0
report abuse
vote down
vote up
...
written by pearlintheoyster, March 20, 2008
Very impressive and nicely done Amir.
Votes: +0
 You're definitely on your way. The creative gene has found its mark... love, your #1 fan report abuse
vote down
vote up
...
written by pearlintheoyster, March 20, 2008 Very impressive and nicely done Amir. You're definitely on your way. The creative gene has found its mark! love, your #1 fan report abuse
vote down
vote up
...
written by ashley, March 20, 2008
hi boi dat was great...i hope u realy make it...ur great at ur music...well make it big boi...holla at ur grl....
Votes: +0
report abuse
vote down
vote up
...
written by sem-one, March 20, 2008
siick shit, great song
Votes: +0
if your so wrong then i dont wanna be right cracck music kid!! peace report abuse
vote down
vote up
...
written by urban survialist, March 20, 2008
you got to listen to these tracks the beats are hot but the lyrics are the real fire
Votes: +0
report abuse
vote down
vote up
...
written by AILEEN, March 19, 2008
UR MUSIC IS HOT AND SO ARE U
Votes: +0
report abuse
vote down
vote up
...
written by Aapril, March 19, 2008
Every cut on your myspace page is SICK! Lyrics, beats, everything is tight. Definitely let us know where we can check you out live and when the tour kicks off.
Votes: +0
report abuse
vote down
vote up
...
written by SAFE, March 19, 2008
LOVE THE MUSIC AND THE VOCALS ARE HOT... GOOD STYLE AND FRESH TUNES FOR THE EARS.....LIKE THE PRODUCTION KEEP IT UP
Votes: +0
report abuse
vote down
vote up
...
written by Cee Cast, March 19, 2008
Good music homie, I want to hear some more stuff like this, great production, digging that myspace too, when are you performing?
Votes: +0
hit me up on www.myspace.com/cee_cast 1, CEE report abuse
vote down
vote up
...
written by TONY MACARONI, March 19, 2008
YO THE YOU SO WRONG SHIT IS HOT LIKE TOAST. GOODBYE
Votes: +0
report abuse
vote down
vote up
Write comment
|
Subscribe to this comment's feed
| < Prev | Next > |
|---|
.::Latest Comments::.
| Mr. Swagg- Swagga Game, Check! |
| Dessalines John 2008 |
| Ciji Michelle is A GOOD LOOK! |
| Mr. Swagg- Swagga Game, Check! |
| Unsigned Hype Kydd |
Unsigned Hype
Main Menu
| Home |
| The Strip |
| Myspace Black Book |
| Features |
| Videos |
| Models |
| Unsigned Hype |
|
