Brooklyn Go Hard

Crew — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 09:14:59 +0000

What’s it like to move from a small African nation to a big American city like New York? While Bajah + the Dry Eye Crew are digging their new lives in the hip-hop mecca of Brooklyn, they have had to do some adjusting. “For me, the thing I think is strange is, back home when you go out and see somebody, and you live on the same block, you always say hi. But here, if you say hi, they never answer you,” Dovy Dovy says. “When I first came to this country, I used to say hi to everyone. But people don’t. I find it… why? Sometimes I feel embarrassed.” “Yeah, cause a lot of stuff’s going on,” Bajah adds. “So at times you don’t need to talk to strangers. Maybe he’s coming to stick you. Too much fear in people these days.” So, what ever happened to “Spread love, it’s the Brooklyn way” (in the words of one of Brooklyn’s most notoriously beloved native sons)? Here’s hoping that soon enough the Crew’s neighbors start saying hello—or at least flashing the Dry Eye sign.

Who are the Crew?

Crew — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:27:49 +0000

They’re genuine superstars in their home country of Sierra Leone, packing the national stadium and inspiring legions of fans to do some crazy things to show their devotion. But in America, not everyone knows Bajah + the Dry Eye Crew… yet. Here, the Crew consists of Bajah, A-Klazz, and Dovy Dovy, three West African rappers/singers who live in Brooklyn and spend all their time working—recording a soon-to-be-released LP and performing live all over the East Coast. Then there’s the Jungle Leaders, who’ve been part of the extended Dry Eye family since the group’s early days in Freetown. They’re now in between Sierra Leone and London, but you’ll hear them on the upcoming album. Collectively they’ve released over 10 records in Sierra Leone, and their international debut drops soon. For more info about the Crew, click here.

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Brooklyn Go Hard

Who are the Crew?