ON THE RADAR ARTIST 2.27.09

WEETU

"THE TRUTH"

Written By: Nikki Snow

Undeniably, one of the most talented students that grace Tennessee State University’s campus, has to be…Weetu. Born in New Jersey, Weetu explains that she was born with an umbilical cord around her neck and the doctors immediately said that she would be brain dead. Within the arms of her mother, Weetu adorns the room with the blink of her eyes. She is then promised, “We together forever” (which inspired the name, Weetu).
This lyrical mastermind literally entered the rap game at the tender age of five, just by writing poems. By the age of ten, her art was turned into lyrics and her efforts were praised by her teachers and peers. Weetu’s poetic verses and humble personality are uniquely evident within her music. Most of her work is freestyle, besides when working on a structured project. Psalms 2:12:86 (her birthday) and the We All We Got compilation album are some of her recent creations. With the collaboration of her “right hand band”, The Truth, an inspiring and soulful sound is created to form a movement of remarkable musical talent. Think of Floetry meets The Roots and Lauryn Hill! When asked of her lyrical talent in comparison with other rappers--particularly females, Weetu says “I’m not trying to sell my body to exploit my gift”. As a “portrait of God”, she values a sense of respect and modesty when it comes to her image and music.
Unlike most of the rappers in the industry, SHE DOES NOT CURSE IN HER MUSIC! This goes along with the controversy surrounding the “N-word” within the hip-hop community. Weetu emphasizes that the words used in the artists’ music may clarify or reveal their intellectual aptitude. Aside from her rap career and college, Weetu juggles between her entertainment group, initiating a clothing line, and her charitable organization. We All We Got Foundation is a non-profit organization created to provide food, clothes, and toy for the impoverished. The Liberation Clothing Line is a project in partnership with her stylist Tyeisha Hill. Many of the proceeds from her organization go towards a mission program in Africa. With Weetu’s talent, ambition, and accomplishments (so far), I can imagine her success story ten years from now!
CHECK OUT WEETU’S MYSPACE PAGE:

www.myspace.com/weetuharmony