ROCHESTERRead Rochester's Ethiopia Trip Diary
What exactly was it about his flow, lyrical content and live show that stood out amongst the legions of burgeoning rappers seeking their big break? "I'm the opposite of your typical clich' rapper," relates Juice, "As rappers continue to spend their time rhyming about hos, and negative situations, I actually use my stage time to show respect to women and talk about bringing hope." Hometown What is your ethnic background?
Jamaican/Dominican/Canadian
What would you be doing if it isn’t what you are doing now? Making comics or working for cartoon studio or running a restaurant (I wanna do a lot!)
How did your environment shape you?
It made me understand both sides of life. The have and the have nots
What do you want to be remembered for?
Making people respect my country (Canada) in terms of urban music
Who’s your hero?
Jesus because he gave his life for people who didn’t even like him (very unselfish)
What makes you happy?
People enjoying my music and seeing my daughter smile
Tell me something about you that no one knows?
I was a new kids on the block fan (shhh that’s between me and you)
What social cause is most important to you?
If you could change something what would it be?
Racism, its a waste of time
Recommended books
Marvel: civil war
Recommended CDs
Rochester aka Juice: A New Day
High school flash back
Playing football
What does it mean to be Canadian?
It means you can travel the world and people will like you
What’s your favourite colour, why?
Turquoise... I just like the sound
Where is your favourite place to go?
Jamaica
What is your definition of 'Canadian Culture'?
Multiculturalism
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