DUNEDIN, Fla. — This month, a brand new rapper is bursting onto the scene in Tampa Bay. Her debut single is a music of inspiration, understanding and hope.
Strolling down a college hallway was once Jenn Posey’s worst nightmare.
“Like I entered a darkish place due to all of the bullying and trauma I went by means of,” mentioned Posey.
So Posey turned that negativity into creativity by rapping about autism.
“My inspiration to jot down music was to only get out my emotions and to specific myself,” she mentioned.
The nonprofit group Assist Us Collect heard about Posey’s musical abilities and mentioned, “Let’s make a music video.”
“What HUG does is we advocate for the inclusion of individuals of all talents,” mentioned Kevin Stamper of HUG. “Her lyrics and her phrases had been simply so clear, and so we wished to ensure that was dropped at the entire world.”
Posey, who’s now 24 years previous, knew a junior excessive could be the proper place for the shoot, and Academie Da Vinci Constitution Faculty in Dunedin couldn’t wait to volunteer.
“So she has that keenness and the gregarious character that has actually unfold all through our faculty,” mentioned Principal Cindy Dick.
“Once I first obtained right here, they had been like, ‘She’s right here, she’s right here, oh my God, it’s her.’ It made me really feel actually good inside,” mentioned Posey.
Posey sings, writes and choreographs each facet of the video. She calls it “Autism Rap.”
“Jen’s music is very nice. It’s actually inspirational,” mentioned pupil Zoe Otash.
Rapidly, Posey discovered herself signing autographs and receiving items.
“It’s like a complete reverse from earlier than to now. Now everybody needs to be my buddy,” mentioned Posey.
She even gave herself a stage identify, Ferrari Jenn.
“That is the factor too, I have already got my mansion and automobiles picked out,” mentioned Posey, who hopes that is the start of a protracted musical profession.
Try Posey’s “Autism Rap” right here.