It's not a secret
that symbols
of faith such
as legendary
folk tale heroes
reflect the
reality of today.
Just when modern
day society
appears to have
wiped out the
richness of
an originally
strong foundation,
a mere symbol
can resurrect
a once lost
poetic significance.
In this case
the prophetic
Hip-Hop artist
Malverde, with
his innovative
style has managed
to rescue that
poetic significance
in Mexican culture
that had been
seemingly tossed
aside. An artist
that with deep
respect for
his name and
roots has almost
miraculously
appeared to
pay homage to
a legend named
Jesus Malverde.
Malverde,
the Mexican
legend is said
to have been
a Robin Hood
type who stole
from the rich
and gave to
the poor at
the turn of
the last century.
The artist,
Malverde with
his rich lyrics
and sound loaded
with long forgotten
expressions
of another time
is giving to
a culturally
needy audience
a most precious
gift. This production
recorded entirely
in Spanish has
been appropriately
named “Mi
Palabra”,
which loosely
translates to
“My Word.”
Mi
Palabra marks
a historic moment
based on its
impressive musical
quality, prolific
lyrics and the
real soul behind
its interpreter.
"The story
of the Legend
of Malverde
is one that
is dear to my
heart because
although I was
born in the
United States,
I was raised
in a Mexican
household where
my grandfather
would tell me
these stories
of famous legends
like Heraclio
Bernal and others.
My name being
Jesus, I used
to love to hear
about the Legend
of Jesus Malverde,"
explains the
artist, "There
isn't any real
proof that he
existed but
for me it's
a testament
of faith. My
artistic inspiration
comes from and
is in honor
of that legend
that for me
represents those
magical things
our generation
has lost such
as the old tales,
the expressions
and sayings
my grandfather
used to live
by. He also
represents,
in a heartfelt
way, my grandfather
and the morals
he instilled
in me, respect,
honor, tradition
and culture."
The
Album includes
13 cuts in Spanish.
"The title
track, Mi Palabra
has a lot to
do with the
importance of
the values my
grandfather
taught me,"
adds Malverde,
the artist,
"the importance
of keeping your
word, and the
consequences
if you do otherwise.
Another track
entitled Mi
Corrido (My
Story or Legendary
Tale) covers
the ups and
downs of life
and its experiences.
The track finds
a closing on
what could be
my Corrido."
Jesus
Malverde, the
artist, was
born in Coachella,
California.
He always had
an itch to express
himself and
evolve. Growing
up in a town
mostly consisting
of Mexican farm
laborers, opportunities
weren't the
best. His salvation
was his education
and his poetry.
"As I started
to develop my
style,"
adds Malverde,
"my initial
themes were
about street
life. Now my
lyrical focus
is more universal,
about life,
action and consequence."
Today
after many years
of development,
Malverde continues
to rely on the
guidance and
eclectic production
that Brett Bouldin,
known for his
work with 7A3,
Funkdoobiest,
and Cypress
Hill brings
to the table.
So prepare yourself
for the launching
of an album
that undoubtedly
will make its
historic mark.
The Legend continues…
Malverde
