Steddy P, whose given name is Ray Pierce, has been an emcee and performer at the Sapphire Lounge’s hip-hop night, “Mad Real Mondays,” since it began in September 2005. He’s listened to hip-hop since he was 7, after seeing artists such as Dr. Dre, Public Enemy and LL Cool J, and the show “Yo! MTV Raps” on cable television.
A steady beat
When he raps, Steddy P moves around the tiny stage at the Sapphire Lounge like he has to cover every inch of it. Sometimes he steps right to the edge and leans toward the crowd. “I do this for you, you, you and probably you, too,” he raps, pointing at eac
Saturday, March 3, 2007 | 12:00 a.m. CST;
updated 7:25 a.m. CDT, Monday, July 21, 2008
To read the full article, please sign up or login.
Get full access to the Columbia Missourian on your computer, phone, and tablet for just $5.95 per month. Or click here for full access for one day for only 99 cents.
* Unlimited access on your iPhone, iPad, Android phone and Android tablet
* All the high-quality, in-depth journalism of the Columbia Missourian and Vox Magazine, updated 24/7
* Your news. Your device. Your time.
If you'd like to read more about the value of being a member, read this column from the Missourian's executive editor, Tom Warhover.
advertisements
