Destiny of a Hype(wo)Man by Leah M

Written By: Leah aka Elmo
Edited By: Yours Truly
Inspiration For The Post: Leah's role as hype(wo)man for our music group GCE (don't ask)
Definition of Hype Man (According to UrbanDictionary): 1.The person who gets the crowd hyped/amped/pumped before/during a show.     2. The guy at a rap concert standing next to the rapper you came to see who yells every other word loudly when you just want to hear the damn rapper. He usually does it so the rapper doesn't run out of breath, but it really just pisses you off.

                                                          

For me, it all started in the early morning of Janurary 1989. My parents were clearly partying like it was 1999 because, as I have worked out, this was the night of my conception. I know that this may seem weird, but whatever, its all part of the story of my pre-destined Hype(wo)man status. December 31st/January 1st 1989 is the most hyped night of my entire world.

This brings me to the second part of my Destiny story. My Dad is half-Jamaican, and was born there. Due to his Jamaican-ness, his role as parent and father pretty much ceased to exist after conception. Nevertheless, this Jamaican heritage has had a heavy influence, not only on me, but the world's greatest hype man: Busta Rhymes

In Year 6 and Year 7, I wanted to become a DJ. My DJ name was DJ Xtreme. I chose this name because I (used to) LOVE wrestling, and my favourite wrestlers were the Hardy Boys, particularly Jeff (Hype Man). Anywho, DJ's can be the most hyped individuals, DJ Khaled being a very good example.

I had another brush with destiny when I went to the legendary Eminem and 50Cent concert, where I got to meet Lethal B. Lethal B made the most hyped tune of the decade. And after the "Oi" video, he clearly found the money to put some vaseline on his lip piece (check 0:40 on the link below) cos "Pow" was alot!!

PS. he smelt like peaches

In Year 11, I starred in West Side Story, where I played Francesca, Maria's hype woman! Yes, it was a silent role, but I made that character look sick!

Since I've being at uni, I have been told time and time again that I have an overly hyped laugh. Now, even though people curse it, I think its a blessing, as now I am the official hype girl for GCE (brap). I'm going to laugh into the microphone to get the crowd up and awake and HYPED!
As an Economics student, I have found a gap in the market for a laughing woman Hype artist.
Look no further people. Here I Am!
Its all there people, DESTINY of a hype(wo)man