DOPE-I-MEAN

"DOPE-I-MEAN" is an alternative rap group that makes art for adults. Unlike the unending line of performers that primarily rhyme on rims, clubs, and worldly possessions, this indie hip-hop collaboration focuses on spirituality, everday life, and the positive moments that keep us going. "The group's goal is to make something lasting and meaningful, and to challenge their listeners to never give up no matter how hard life can get." DOPE-I-MEAN’s founder Bruce “The Ghost” Sandifer has been wr...

"DOPE-I-MEAN" is an alternative rap group that makes art for adults. Unlike the unending line of performers that primarily rhyme on rims, clubs, and worldly possessions, this indie hip-hop collaboration focuses on spirituality, everday life, and the positive moments that keep us going. "The group's goal is to make something lasting and meaningful, and to challenge their listeners to never give up no matter how hard life can get." DOPE-I-MEAN’s founder Bruce “The Ghost” Sandifer has been writing, rapping and freestyling for 10 years. He was born in New Orleans, raised in Covington, La, and spends most of his time working on the Northshore and soaking up culture in New Orleans. His primary influences are artists like Outkast, 2Pac, Notorious B.I.G., Nas, Faith No More, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nine Inch Nails, Rage Against the Machine, Tool, Eminem, Ice T. The Beastie Boys, L.L. Cool J. and Run DMC. His greatest inspiration is his eleven year-old daughter Skylar, who he has been raising as a single parent since she was three. "Props go out to REAL parents.. the ones that handle their bizness and make an impact in their children’s lives" Ghost The origin of the band name "DOPE-I-MEAN" came about when the founder Bruce "The Ghost" Sandifer felt the music he wanted to express would have similar affects to the listener as the actual neurotransmitter has on the human brain "Dopamine" by definition helps regulate many things in the body, including movement, balance, feelings of motivation, happiness, sexual desire, pleasure, reward, physical energy, thinking, and memory. You the listener will have to see for yourself if the music effects your body and mind in such a way... "Just close your eyes and listen to the music" Ghost