Some of the most interesting creative collaborations are also the most unlikely. Meet 'ProjectCourt', the coming-together of Basketball and poet, actor and singer Fabio La Rosa.
THE ACTOR
'When I was a kid and I saw things I couldn't understand, I was fascinated by that and I still am'. Read more
'I gotta portray my truth. If someone else is rapping about guns or gangs, that’s their reality, and in the same way, I gotta represent mine'. Read more
If you can retain an ability to find humor in things, to be able to get the giggles, or crack yourself up, or put a funny spin on an otherwise bland or tragic situation, then you are in possession of a valuable, coveted tool that will see you through the difficult, or just boring, times of life.
THE SINGER
'As I mature as an artist, I’ll have different experiences in my life, so my stories will evolve, but the blueprint will stay the same'. Read more
'I represent something different from the ususal singers, because of my lifestyle, my heritage and my image'. Read more
THAT MOMENT ...
... '... it was my moment to discover myself, create freely and do what I felt was natural. The tipping point, when I started to get recognized for the art, was when I took control of my identity and what kind of music I wanted to make.' ... There comes a point where you realize you can do whatever you want.
... 'Sometimes that's all it is, an instinct. I can't justify it beyond that.'