“Professor Griff is an
internationally renowned educator, writer, producer, musician, platinum
recording/spoken word artist, lecturer and founding member of the pioneering
and revolutionary hip hop group Public Enemy. Author of the popular music
business guide: Musick Bizness R.I.P. (Resource Information Publication), Griff
stands as a highly acclaimed, seasoned entertainment industry veteran and
sought-after resource on all aspects of the music business. An activist within
both the conscious and hip hop communities, Griff currently stands as a
permanent fixture on the international lecture circuit with his riveting and
powerful discourse/book, the Psychological Covert War on Hip Hop. An energetic
and passionate educator, Griff skillfully customizes this extensively
documented lecture to suit the needs of all audiences. Armed with an exemplary
life of service and an impressive twenty-year musical career, Griff captivates
audiences with his universal call for social responsibility within both the hip
hop community and larger culture. As perhaps a testament to his firm commitment
to raise the level of consciousness of today s entire hip hop generation; Griff
effortlessly draws upon his own extensive entertainment industry experience and
a vast reservoir of historical scholarship and research to deliver this
poignant message. Reared in Long Island, New York and a current resident of
Atlanta, Georgia; Griff maintains a coveted role as Minister of Information for
Public Enemy and is currently celebrating an unprecedented sixty world tours
and 20th Year Anniversary, with the group. A well-rounded music enthusiast,
Griff is also a member of the hip hop/metal band 7th Octave, and has created an
empowering youth hip hop curriculum entitled Kidhoppaz, designed to fuse
education and entertainment into a positive, effective instructional module.
Musically, Griff has recorded nine albums with his group Public Enemy however
he has long distinguished himself as a talented and acclaimed solo artist as
well. Namely, while signed to Luke Records Griff wrote, produced and recorded
three powerful and thought-provoking albums entitled: Pawns in the Game (1990),
Kaoz II Wiz-7-Dome (1991) and Disturb N Tha Peace (1992). Also, in 1998, Griff
released Blood of the Profit on Lethal Records. With his group Confrontation
Camp Griff recorded the album Objects in the Mirror May be Closer than they
Appear (2000) and The Word Became Flesh (2001); with his group 7th Octave he
recorded the album The Seventh Degree (2004). Griff has appeared in the
following films: Turntables and The Chip Factor, in addition he spearheaded the
production of the informative documentary entitled Turn off Channel Zero. Griff
holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Education, is a licensed personal
security defense instructor, and an accomplished martial artist. An avid
lecturer, known for his innate ability to impart life-changing ideas, concepts
and techniques for the spiritual/personal growth and development of all who
attend his lectures, Professor Griff is uniquely equipped to meet the needs of
an international wide-ranging audience. Remaining true to his title as Minister
of Information, Professor Griff has continued his vigilance by providing
information for the masses. Most recently, he has published the Atlanta Musick
Bizness Resource Information Publication (R.I.P.) providing invaluable industry
information for those interested in breaking into the business of MuSick. Griff
s current projects include: 7th Octave- God Damage Album; Psychological Covert
War on Hip-Hop (book & lecture); Metaphysical Goddestry of the Soul of
Hip-Hop (book & lecture) and more in the works.”
