Hip-Hop has undoubtedly become the King of the world’s melting pot. Hip Hop culture has been a canvas of pain for the masses globally and has been a rallying cry that depicts the struggle of the Hard Knock Life.The atmosphere of NYC reeks of grind and hustle and the energy of the city captivates you to rise. New York has always been the conduit to ignite the powder keg of artists who continue to erupt from that match. The simmer from that smoke fused its ash from MarriDon’s DNA in Jamaica where it latched onto the young Phoenix. Shamarri Williams aka MarriDon, is not just a hip-hop artist, he refuses to be stuck in that one dimensional saturated box. The diversity and culture from his upbringing can be heard throughout his lyrics. MarriDon’s environment was the landscape; and his lyrics became his “message ” for so many like him navigating the challenges of survival. The days of stereotypical rappers and what they’re supposed to represent are open to interpretation thanks to artists like J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar. Music was already in MarriDon’s DNA, with familial relations to Jimmy Cliff, Beenie Man and Jahcure. Surrounded by relatives involved in the music industry in some capacity, it was a natural rite of passage for that DNA to exchange hands to his. Although music raised and fueled him, MarriDon’s authenticity is what will allow him to dictate his own lane. MarriDon is currently working on new songs for his upcoming EP, and building his catalog.