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Original Evolution “Ghetto Assassin

December 25, 202111 min read

Original Evolution “Ghetto Assassin”

In this episode of ABOG we explore the evolution of Kevin Darnell Coaston A.K.A. “Ghetto Assassin” on the cusp of releasing his debut project “Ghetto Assassin Dark Clouds EP”. The Pittsburgh, Pa. native walks you through his journey from past to present, inciting perseverance to overcome the hurdles of life.

 

ABOG: Ghetto Assassin, tell us how the journey began and what inspired you to continue your passion, when most others would just throw in the towel and give up?

 

 

Ghetto Assassin: Well, my journey as an artist began through another man’s journey. My Cuzzo George Williams a.k.a.” Banderas Da Desperado, a.k.a Billy Bathgate, a.k.a Dolla Bill (at the time) was fresh from Philly coming back home to Pittsburgh, Pa via the Hill district. He was in a project hallway on “Da Bridge” (Chauncey Drive) rapping and playing his music from when He attended Lincoln University. I was downstairs unawares listening in. I had always had a love for music coming from a musically talented family. Shortly after I wrote my first Rap. I would not too long after become a lyrical arsonist in a group called T.Y.B(The Young Bucks: Benji, Jebreel(RWG), Anthony, Tenel and Myself). I was the fuel that lit the fire grasping the attention of one Melvin “Mel-Man” Bradford through Jamie ”From Da Way” Jackson who was managing the group at the time. Mel-Man took a liking to me, who also named me Ghetto Assassin (Ghetto at the time) because I was killing everything I touched. As for my inspiration to continue on after years of adversity and bad decisions, I would give that credit to My Uncle Lamar” Manzo” Coaston. He is the epitome of never giving up. His drive and ambition have taught me a lot through life, and to see him still working today says more than words, at least that mine can express!

 

ABOG: You were inspired early in life with the Cypher, who are some of the artists who caught your attention as being the best at the craft?

 

 

Ghetto Assassin: The Cypha for me was a group of gritty projects kids who formed a group on the fly consisting of Slumlord, E-Dubb, Jaws, Wongtong, and Myself. What actually could’ve been the next Wu-Tang Clan because of our versatilities and styles came to a short-lived end due to our living circumstances which forced many to adapt and survive. I continued, linking up with Michael” Mike-Pizzy” Pace to win my High School talent show at Schenley High School, solidifying the deal with another win the next year with Young-Delly (A.K.A Trula R.I.P) with “How The H.I.L.L Feel!” Each one of those Men had their witty way as lyricists to grasp me differently each time they opened their mouths to flow.

 

 

 

 

ABOG: Who are your greatest Influences in life, and how have they impacted your life?

 

 

 

Ghetto Assassin: This is a TUFF one, only because there are many different angles. Family wise I would have to say all of my Uncles: Gene, Zo, Chuck, Kev (Big Nelph R.W.G), and John. They each taught me how to travel through the terrain of life through separate lenses. Then there was Kevin (Big-Macon) Tyrone Macon who taught me how to be consistent as a Man. My Aunties: Shoebe, Tiny, Lenora, and Deb gave me WISDOM! Lorraine” Ya-Raize-Huh” Denise Coaston, YEAH, MY MOTHER; She taught me how to fight life itself. She will always be my First inspiration even though we fight all the time. I LOVE YOU MOMMY-DAWG!! To move to outside the Fam, I would have to say my High School teachers Mrs. Diaz, and Ms. Parr. While Ms Parr (Art Teacher) taught me how to believe in myself, Mrs. Diaz (English teacher) said something to me one day that has been a lifelong proverb that I pass on to others,” If You Dwell on the past you’ll have no future!” Why?: because while you’re looking at the past the future is passing you by. POWERFUL!!!!

 

 

ABOG: You abruptly took a hiatus from music, what was that like and how does it feel reincarnating what you intended to relay through this project and finally sharing your story?

 

 

 

Ghetto Assassin: THE HIATUS, that was pure hell at first thought. Honestly speaking though, the trials and storms made me who I am today. Thank God! Being incarnated can do two things to a man. 1. Institutionalization, or 2. Re-Creation. You either choose to become worse than you were, or make the decision to be a man set apart from the BS. I chose the latter. This project gives you the beginning you know, the trials, pain, struggles, and loss. The next will explain the redemptive work, so stay tuned.

 

 

ABOG: You come from an incredible background of talent; we understand it runs in the family?

 

 

Ghetto Assassin: Awe man, I literally have musical powerhouses in my Bloodline. Not too many people grow up with every Aunt and Ya-Raize who can BLOW, and the Uncle Zo as well…But the Kids are “Assault Rifles” Musically gifted as well. I believe that if just one of them ran into the right person at the right time, the world would have known, and we would not have been able to have this conversation because the name COASTON, like JACKSON, would’ve already been known for talent.

 

 

 

ABOG: Tell us a little about the “Dark Clouds EP” and what was the inspiration behind it?

 

Ghetto Assassin: This EP is inspired by my Life story, the people, the places, and the events. I wanted to give you “THE WORLD” my story. If you listen carefully, you’ll understand and be able to relate it to your own in some way. It might even change your life!

 

 

ABOG: What would you tell people who are contemplating on giving up hope on accomplishing their passion in life as it relates to their music?

 

 

Ghetto Assassin: I would first ask them,” Who or what they’re doing it for?” When people initially as far as music is concern begin to create it’s fun because they love the craft, but when you begin to chase after the fame it becomes heartache and hatred. I’m not doing this for the fame, but if it comes praise God! Just simply do what you love because you LOVE it, that perspective is long levity!!

 

 

 

 

ABOG: What are your plans for future projects? I know you must have a ton of music still not recorded or released. What can we expect from “Ghetto Assassin”?

 

 

Ghetto Assassin: Surely, I have many songs and concepts loaded up, but this next project I have my eyes set on is about Redemption. I can’t give you the Burial, without the Resurrection right?

 

 

 

 

ABOG: Finally, what would you tell your 20-year-old self?

 

 

Ghetto Assassin: Life is about decisions and each one carries with it a road traveled. Irrational = death in some way, and Rational = Life and prosperity in some way. Learn to respond instead of reacting!

 

 

 

ABOG: It’s been real discovering the Journey Of “Ghetto Assassin” and we look forward to having you back for a follow-up interview on this and other projects!

 

ABOG Salutes the “Original Evolution of Ghetto Assassin!

 

https://music.apple.com/us/album/ghetto-assassin-dark-clouds-ep/1596316255

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