Social Club Misfits Taking Message of Jesus Christ Mainstream (Interview)
Social Club might not have signed with the major label if they were offered a standard artist deal. But the company partnered with them in a 50/50 deal.
While they were confident that their sound would stay the same, the hip-hop duo recently changed their name from Social Club to Social Club Misfits to better distinguish themselves from other bands of the same name.
They have no desire to conform to the world and said now with this new platform they will spread their message even more.
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"Martin knows me the best, I'm not politically correct at all. When you step to me you got to step to me correct and call a spade a spade, you know? We will always love Jesus and our message has always been clear. We've always stood firm on what we believe and that's never going to change. Actually, it's going to get louder," Fern maintained.
Marty added: "This is our culture, this is the culture we've created with Misfits. We are who we are and it is what it is, people have to adjust to us. We don't make songs for the radio but they are adjusting to us and that's what makes it a movement."
Social Club Misfits compared what they are doing to what Rockefeller records did when they first came out and what ASAP Rocky has done for himself, they blazed their own trail. Social Club Misfits were greatly influenced by New York Pastor Chris Durso, who runs a successful ministry called Misfits out of Christ Tabernacle Church. The pastor is featured on the EP is an outspoken misfit himself. When asked for their definition of a misfit they were clear.
"This is the way we act and we're not ashamed and we're not embarrassed of the power of our God. He is real," Marty declared. "The Bible says, we are in the world but not of the world. So we really were never meant to fit in.
"The truth is, I believe that we are called to stand out or call to be unique. We're called not to follow the trend, we are called to make the trends. That's why the first song is called 'Wavemasterz.' We are creating the waves we don't have to follow the waves. We don't have to follow the trends, we can be ourselves and be cool with that and that gives people the freedom to express themselves however they want."
He went on to say. "We believe in being who God called us to be and not who the world says you should be, and that's what a misfit is. A misfit is someone who understands God called you to be unique. Once you realize who you're called to be, there's no way you'll ever be able to fit in. You can't mix in with the crowd, you're always going to stand out. It's who you are, it's an identity thing."
On the title track of The Misfit Generation EP, Marty and Fern rap transparently about their own struggles with suicidal ideation and depression. They maintained that their openness is what helps others relate with them but they take none of the credit.
"It's far beyond us, a lot of people want to get up and rap but they never see the blood, sweat and tears and the grace of God that's over us when we're on stage. It's not me and Martin, it's God," Fern testifies.
"I came from prison, and [there are] people who never went to prison, they struggling, they can't pay their rent, and I came home and I'm going for the crown. Why? Because you gotta keep chasing God. While I was doing that He gave me my wife, he gave me my kids, he gave me my partner who I do life with, gave us a tour, and it's all God. You got to pursue, you can't stop even when He gives you what you want and what you desire, then you pursue more."
Marty concurred, adding: "We always have a hunger for more. You know someone told me once you can have as much of God as you want, and I think that's very true. I think that for us you can have as much success as you want, as much money as you want in life. You can have really anything that you want. But the truth is all those things won't fulfill you, truth is God fulfills you."
Lastly, the Misfits spoke about the secret behind their strong bond and why they believe God has blessed them so. The men also revealed that they want to have a culture of honor in everything that they do.
"Honor values somebody, respect is earned. You always hear the phrase: 'I respect somebody who respects me.' Honor is different. Honor says, 'I'll respect you not because you deserve it but because this is my identity, this is who I am and I respect myself,'" Marty said.
"God is such a God of honor. I think that when you start to honor, everything works out. For us, business and everything. We've never had a problem in any type of business atmosphere because we've always honored and God has blessed that."
Using mainstream rapper Ludacris and his deal with his manager as an example. Social Club Misfits said they respect Ludacris because he and his manager up until this day honored each other with a verbal contract and nothing more.
"We honor each other, we never had a fight, we've never had any really terrible moments. We've always enjoyed each other and respected each other and understood that it's beyond us. It's about the people, it's about the Misfits. We serve God and we serve people — that's all we do; literally, that's all we do," Marty emphasized.
Fern concluded by sharing some advice: "Keep pursuing, keep faithful and know that God is going to be there regardless. Continue to pursue Him and you're going to get the desires of your heart."
Social Club Misfits hope to Crossover into the mainstream with the message of Christ and their new venture. They are currently co-headlining a tour with label mate NF. Visit iTunes to get their new EP.
