Papa Grand lives & is hip-hop! It has influenced him and has become his spiritual and cultural guide. He has participated in all aspects of the art form since his youth. Garry James a.k.a. Papa Grand, 29 years old grew up in the black community of East Preston and the city of Dartmouth. He has merged his musical talents and song writing ability by laying down pure underground hip-hop tracks to create a unique style of his own which has been enjoyed and appreciated by his fans.

"I see NOVA SCOTIA Hip-Hop MUSIC expanding to new levels and reaching unbelievable markets around the world", states Papa Grand when speaking of the commercializing of hip-hop that has been surrounding this genre of music. Papa Grand is a M.C. who is always changing his art but never his content of righteousness, as he continues to create and experiment with different methods of emceeing in order to expand people's minds into the conscious realm and the powerful potential of the hip-hop culture and music. His inspiration stems from his youth where he saw many M.C's rise but was unable to achieve international success. This made Papa Grand more determined to ensure that the hip-hop scene in Nova Scotia gain the respect which it deserves.

Papa Grand is not trying to provide the typical hip-hop sound. The music and sound of Papa Grand speaks of who he is and plans to be. He lives hip-hop and therefore the music has always been a part of him. When Papa Grand & SCO-SHA , NATE C his cousins the producers ,rappers ,singers ,engineers , poets, bands etc.. and his crew get together to lay down tracks, it is not just merely making hip-hop. This process includes the creation of new products, research of specific topics, and arranged to make the most original sound possible.

His music has been influenced by KRS-One, Common Sense, NAS, JAY-Z, B.I.G, 2PAC, Busta Rhymes, Dead Prez, MOS DEF, Talib Qually, The Roots, Bran Nubian, Wu Tang Clan, Bob Marley, James Brown, Michael Jackson, Marvin Gaye and many more.

Papa Grand is an artist with much experience in the industry having been associated with high profile artists and producers such as Rita Marley, Spearhead, Ice-T, 112, Kid Capri, H-Town, Thrust, Ghetto Concepts, and Rascalz. DJX, Carlos Morgan, Lady Saw, D.J Majess, Bon Shaw, Shy Luv, Jamie Sparks, Nathan C, D.J Mark Mirage, 5 SHOT Kardinal Official, Choclair, Merciless and Trobiz, Snoop Dog , Ludacris, Game, Snow, Ro Ro Dollar, K OS, Dwayne Morgan, Chris Brown, Loupe Fiasco, Jules Santana, Russell Simmonds, Little X, Sko - Sha, DJ. ASIATIC, DJ JASON CHAMBERS, DJ STARTIN FROM SCRATCH,DJ BABY YU,, DJ RS SMOOTH, DJ LOONIE TOONS, DJ PRIME TYME, DJ NIGLE B, DJ SPENCE DIAMONDS, DJ WHOO KID, DJ GREEN LANTURN, DJ JAZZY JEFF, DJ MAJESS, ILL KIDS, and the list goes on. Papas name is GRAND 4 A REASON he has personally had one on one conversations with or done business with every one of those people on that list and hosted at least 2 events with every DJ but 2 on that list above, just 2 show my dues been paid!!!!!!!

Papa Grand is an innovative artist who is constantly exploring musical mediums to create a revolutionary hip-hop sound. He speaks about everything that is a part of his life and will freely voice his opinion against those who disrespect what he truly believes in as hip-hop. He demands respect and rightly so with a mission to set things right. The world will be invited to listen to the hip-hop scene in Nova Scotia, starting with Papa Grand. AND just remember he is the only Rapper in Canada with a GEMINI AWARD 4 playing the character of D.V.S. AKA (Detroit Velvet Smooth) after being signed to a three year contract to the TRAILER PARK BOYS ............ CANADAS BIGGEST COMEDY TV SHOW SERIES and also prepare for PAPA's "GRAND DEBUTE" ON THE BIG SCREEN IN THE HIGLY ANTICIPATED FILM POOR BOYS GAME THE BIGGEST BLACK INDEPENDENT FEATURE FILM EVER IN THA HISTORY OF CANADA SHOT IN NOVA SCOTIA. PAPA PLAYS THE SUPORTING ROLE OF PERCY GLASGOW AN INTELIGENT THUG WHO FINDS A WAY 2 REVENGE ALL THE RACIAL TENTION HE ENDURES AS A BLACK MALE IN NOVA SCOTIA BUT THIS RETALIATION DOESN'T GO UNNOTICED BY THE LAW (TRUE STORY).

THIS MOVIE WAS DIRECTED BY CLIMENT VIRGO STARING DANNY GLOVER, FLEX ALEXANDER, MEASTRO FRESH WES, TONYA LEE WILLIAMS, KAY CEE COLINS, ROSSIF THUHERLAND, AND MANY MORE...A STORY TOLD THRUOGH THE SPORT OF BOXING.