Cerebral Palsy Story: MoneySign Hines Drops a New, Powerful Project
The South Bronx Artist is pursuing his purpose
It doesn't take long for us to know whether we rock with an album or not, and just seconds into Cerebral Palsy Story, it was clear that this was a project and an artist worth tapping into. Flowing in the pocket of Jazzy, Boom Bap production on the first track "Deja Vu" is MoneySign Hines, who spits reflective tales of his childhood with grim precision. While the BX native is already a seasoned Emcee with numerous notable projects under his belt, it was immediately clear that this one was different. This project is his story. Cerebral Palsy Story has an autobiographical feel from the jump, and very few can paint the picture of it as clearly as him.
"I wanted to bring attention to my 'disability' and put it on the forefront"
It's pretty fitting that a rapper like MoneySign Hines came up in Hip Hop's Birthplace, the South Bronx. "The Bronx always had a bad rap, a lot of the things that seem horrible Bronx natives are desensitized to," He says. "The Bronx is a place that taught me how to adapt, it’s rough growing up there, a lot of things we have to overcome." It was in this environment that he began to view Hip Hop as an outlet, inspired by greats like 2Pac Biggie, Big Pun, Jay-Z and Nas.MoneySign bursted onto the scene back in 2017 with "Stay on Your Toes", a street wise ode to being on point, in which the flow that he is now known for was showcased. On this track, he spit lines with an unapologetic perspective like: "Grew up with killas, I ain't know they was killas/Found out they was killas and I ain't see em no different". He's since maintained a steady output, with quality bodies of work like From Lego to Legacy and Black James Bond 2 on his resume.https://youtu.be/MrsxR7tosdQOn Cerebral Palsy Story, MoneySign showcases his versatility as an artist, shining equally on the trap-like production of "Bank On It" as he does on pure Hip Hop instrumentation. As an artist with Cerebral Palsy, we're also given a front seat to a point of view rarely given in Hip Hop. "Cerebral Palsy made me become more observant and vigilant of others," He says. "I was never a judgmental person because I knew everybody has a story, everybody is battling something. My approach was different, I wanted to make friends but at the same time I was cautious of everybody."Rather than shy away from what some refer to as a "Disability" MoneySign embraces it head on, using his music to motivate and raise awareness to it. He's identified this as his purpose, and the project is an embodiment of him fulfilling it. "I wanted to bring attention to my 'disability' and put it on the forefront," He says. "Breathe life into those words and that meaning. The concept of this album is life. My life my story the things I see hear and experience. You can never go wrong with being yourself."
"The concept of this album is life. My life my story the things I see hear and experience. You can never go wrong with being yourself."
As a whole, Cerebral Palsy Story is a must-listen project that we endorse 100%. It's honest, it's vulnerable, but most of all, it's Hip Hop. He implores everyone to live with this album and enjoy the journey to come, as he plans to continue getting his message out through his music going forward.MoneySign Hines has been a gifted artist, but this is a project where he puts it all together and delivers. We'd tell you what else to expect, but as we said, very few can paint the picture like the man himself. "You should expect very specific pictures of pain, struggle, trial and tribulations," He says. "A first hand account of the struggles I survived. Real feelings and raw emotion that captives the listener's mind body and soul. You are taking a walk in my shoes. "Listen to the album here on AppleListen here on Spotify
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