There’s truth to the saying that a picture is worth a thousand words, and hip-hop artist Damon Lamar is that truth. He learned early on, that regardless of how (painting or rapping), his purpose was to inspire. Damon often says, “I paint raps and I rap paintings”. After moving to attend Art Institute of Chicago, Lamar cut his first demo (ala Kanye West production, whom he met at an ACT-SO competition). During this time he improved his delivery while solidifying his foundation of faith.
Damon inked a national distribution deal after his second album, “He Heard My Cry” gained street buzz. To promote the album, Damon connected with Knine and DJ Sean Blu to put out The Heavyweights mixtape. Unfortunately, other promotion plans slowed when the label went under just months after his release. Damon has shared the stage with Out of Eden, Joan Rosario, Talib Kweli, Canton Jones, and many others.
In the meantime, Damon’s art career has taken off. He has produced over 50 murals. Renewed and refreshed, he has now come back to the rap game to do what he’s always been doing, changing the world.
We have all seen some version of the “Footprints” poem hanging on Grandma or Auntie’s wall. Damon raps his own interpretation explaining how God has Been there throughout all stages of his life.